Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications This position is non-competitive. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Deputy Counsel(s), with considerable latitude for independent action, the position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Act as DLA (Division of Legal Affairs) liaison with the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) Program. Provide legal guidance on security, privacy, confidentiality and compliance build of IES. Coordinate the review of project documentation within DLA;
• Provide support to OTDA officials on questions of law, particularly those involving electronic discovery, document retention and information security, privacy, confidentiality and compliance issues;
• Assist and supervise team in providing legal and technical support for the agency concerning the scope and appropriateness of access to agency systems and data. Oversee team that serves as point of contact for agency and local districts with regard to security incident investigations and/or breaches, liaising with third parties as necessary;
• Assist and supervise team with regard to the development and monitoring of agency compliance with various IT-related policies and tools, including the use of social media, email management, litigation holds, the auditing of systems, and the installation and modification of new IT hardware and software;
• Assist and supervise team in providing legal support with regard to systems and data issues related to disaster preparedness planning and business continuity.;
• Assist and supervise team in the development of responses to external audits, reviews or certifications; assist in providing legal advice to local districts in matters involving security and confidentiality of data and other IT issues; assist in providing legal guidance in matters that are novel or potentially precedent setting;
• Collaborate in the development of presentations relating to data security, privacy, confidentiality and compliance for internal and external groups;
• Assist in liaising with the Office of Information Technology Services and other third parties on legal issues involving information security and confidentiality, data ownership, data classification, data exchange, data loss prevention, information governance, audit and forensic review of data used and/or collected, and IT project prioritization and development; and
• Assist in preparing and reviewing regulations, policy documents, and agreements, as well as other tasks that may be needed.

Additional Comments A full time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy, and can be discussed during the interview.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting 24218SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting 24218SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.