Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Four years post-bar admission legal experience.
The ideal candidate will have post-bar legal experience in New York or federal administrative and environmental law, and/or advising a New York State Court. They will have excellent legal research and writing skills. Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or other similar position is preferable.
Please include two writing samples (4 pages each) and 3 references along with your resume.
NOTE: This position is Non-Competitive Phi-Designated
Duties Description The incumbent will serve as Hearings Counsel for the Office of Hearings and Mediation Services (OHMS) in DEC’s Central Office in Albany, New York. The incumbent will work with the DEC Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner for OHMS, and the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for OHMS, to draft decisions and orders for the Commissioner’s consideration based on administrative hearings in general and complex permitting and enforcement matters. The incumbent will research and analyze legal issues and provide advice and support to the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Chief ALJ on confidential and other program matters before OHMS (including but not limited to air, water, hazardous waste, natural resources, mineral resources, solid waste and petroleum and chemical bulk storage). Additional responsibilities include the review of hearing and other final reports prepared by DEC ALJs for the Commissioner’s consideration. The Hearings Counsel will also undertake special projects as assigned by the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Chief ALJ including, but not limited to the following: updating administrative case annotations, formulating training materials and guidance documents, and acting as an “alternate” to the DEC Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner on the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment at the New York State Department of Public Service.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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