Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $156757 to $197170 Annually
Duties Description Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the incumbent of this position is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in setting the Agency’s overall legal policy. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Advise in the areas of litigation, legislation, regulations, the provision of administrative hearings, and matters involving local social services districts.
• Assist in providing direction to Division of Legal Affair’s (DLA) staff on implementation of Agency legal policy.
• Provide legal counsel to OTDA executive staff and program areas on a wide array of legal matters impacting the Agency.
• Brief leadership and program areas on legal developments impacting important policy concerns.
• Liaise with the Department of Law, other New York State agencies, local social services districts, and other governmental entities.
• Lead complex multi-agency and multi-division projects.
• Stay abreast of changes in the law that impact Agency initiatives.
• Assist in supervision of staff and daily operations of the DLA.
Minimum Qualifications Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of the New York State Bar; and eight years of relevant post-bar experience.
Additional Comments A full-time, exempt appointment will be made. A background check and fingerprinting of the selected candidate will be required. This position's work hours are 9 am to 5 pm. 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.
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Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26-031. 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. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.
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Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingInterested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26-031. 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.