Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Attorney, Box PIMS-149/21129
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $75243 to $94834 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney OR one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-23 or above eligible for transfer under §52.6 or §70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR be reachable on the Legal Specialties eligible list. Appointments made from the Legal Specialties list may, for candidates with less than 24 months of experience, require completion of a two-year traineeship. Some transfers may also require completion of a traineeship.
In addition, qualified candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate degree and be admitted to the Bar to practice law in New York State or in a state with Bar reciprocity.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $94,834 based on annual performance advances.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of State Review (OSR) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Attorney. OSR is responsible for reviewing the decisions of impartial hearing officers concerning the identification, evaluation, program or placement of children who have, or are suspected of having, an educational disability. The Senior Attorney will work under the direction of the State Review Officer. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Maintain an expertise in special education law, legal research and legal writing;
• Analyze the facts and laws in each appeal in light of the extensive procedural and substantive provisions of federal and State law relating to children with disabilities;
• Prepare written draft decisions which accurately identify the factual and legal issues to be determined, making recommendations in a clear, concise and logical manner;
• Manage assignments to ensure timely completion of quality decisions; and
• Work collaboratively and effectively with other staff.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be a permanent contingent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 23, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (PIMS-149/21129) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 23, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (PIMS-149/21129) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!