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AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleDeputy Counsel

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt 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

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Duties Description Candidates must have a law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and seven years of relevant post-bar experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing large projects, with timely completion and quality results.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Attention to detail and quality control.

• Ability to handle multiple matters under pressure and deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to provide sound supervision and staff development.

• Commitment to public service and the highest integrity.

• Interest in the OTDA mission.

Minimum Qualifications The incumbent of this position will be responsible for oversight of a bureau within the Division of Legal Affairs dedicated to providing advice and counsel on contracts and information security issues. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of the General Counsel, or designee, supervise attorneys and staff that advise in the areas of contracts, information security, and administrative matters, including but not limited to internal controls, disaster preparedness, and office management.

• Supervise attorneys that provide legal advice related to procurement laws and policies and negotiate complex commercial contracts.

• Oversee the Division of Legal Affairs team that is working on the development of the Integrated Eligibility System.

• Supervise attorneys and staff that provide legal and technical support concerning the scope and appropriateness of access to agency systems and data.

• Counsel and oversee the provision of counsel to program areas on legal matters impacting the agency, focusing on procurement requirements and information security issues.

• Brief program areas on legal developments impacting important policy concerns.

• Assist in reviewing legislation, regulations, policy documents, and agreements and help to formulate the agency’s position on such items.

• Liaise with the Department of Law, other New York State entities, local social services districts, and other governmental entities.

• Assist or supervise litigation defense, including the development of case preparation, discovery activities, research strategy, oral arguments and written briefs, preparation of witnesses, and monitoring deadlines.

Additional Comments A full-time appointment will be made. This position is in the Exempt jurisdictional classification. A background check of the selected candidate will be required. 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.


Remarks:
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25048. 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.

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25048. 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 OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.