NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleSenior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1,2, and 3 Traineeships (NY HELPS) - 02480

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs, Bureau of Program Counsel

2415 Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent pr contingent permanent status as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS, Assistant Attorney 2, NS, Assistant Attorney 3, NS or Senior Attorney, G-25.

Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

NY HELPS:

Assistant Attorney 1, NS: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.

Assistant Attorney 2, NS: Admission to NYS Bar.

Assistant Attorney 3, NS: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.

Senior Attorney, Grade 25: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.

NOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment. Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected. This position may be designated 55-b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent legal research and writing skills; confident verbal communicator. Ability to manage multiple ongoing assignments while meeting deadlines and shifting priorities as needed. Able to quickly learn complex new material and issue spot legal or policy risks. Prior experience working with the New York State Medicaid program. Prior experience working with the state legislature or the state's budget process.

Duties Description The attorney will report to the Director and Deputy Director of the Bureau of Program Counsel. Attorneys in the Bureau provide legal support to program staff on a wide variety of matters that come before the Department. Specific Duties include: Provide legal guidance and support to program staff within the Office of Health Insurance Programs, including director level staff, regarding legal issues that present in the routine operation of department programs. Interfacing with other agencies and stakeholders on matters related to your assigned portfolio; and briefing the Director, Deputy Director, General Counsel and other executive staff on matters of import. Review independent practice association (IPA) and managed care Consent to File requests. Conduct routine legal research and draft legal memoranda. Research and draft Departmental and Article VII legislation related to assigned portfolio. Drafting and reviewing policy statements, contracts, memoranda of understanding, proposed legislation and regulations, and other agency materials.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent position. Transfer candidates may be asked for the first four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, TL/SA/02480

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518 473-3395

Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference TL/SA/02480 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, TL/SA/02480, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.