Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Attorney, (2 Positions)
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: For permanent appointment or reassignment for NYSED employees, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney OR candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Depending on qualifications, candidates may be required to serve a two-year traineeship that leads to the journey level SG-25 position.
52.6 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a 52.6 title allocated to an SG-23 or above.
70.1 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in the following title: Senior Attorney Realty.
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 to fill two Senior Attorney positions. 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 contingent permanent appointments. Filling of these positions are contingent upon Division of Budget approval.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 21, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (PIMS-193/19334/21135) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter 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 DEADLINE: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 21, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (PIMS-193/19334/21135) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.