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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/13/17

Applications Due05/04/17

Vacancy ID38333

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Attorney, Attorney 1, Box CFO-238/00012

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $72429 to $91553 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Office of Human Resources Management

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the eligible list for this title may be considered for appointment.

§70.1 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney (Realty).

§52.6 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-23 or above deemed eligible to transfer under §52.6 AND a Juris Doctorate degree AND be admitted to the Bar to practice law in New York State or in a state with Bar reciprocity.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is seeking applicants for a Senior Attorney position. OHRM provides personnel, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits services to staff in all program areas within NYSED. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Human Resources 2 (Labor Relations), the incumbent will provide legal assistance and support to OHRM’s Labor Relations program. Major responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and assign work to subordinate staff, adjusting staff workloads as needed;
• Monitor and review completed work and serve as a mentor and trainer to subordinate staff;
• Administer advanced employee discipline for all cases in which the penalty of termination has been requested;
• Investigate and process complex employee grievances;
• Investigate allegations of sexual harassment;
• Conduct all investigations in which physical assault or neglect has been alleged, including cases referred by the Justice Center;
• Research contractual issues and provide complex technical advice to NYSED directors and program managers regarding the implementation of negotiated contracts;
• Represent NYSED’s interests at all contractual disciplinary hearings in which termination has been requested, and all hearings conducted pursuant to the NYS Civil Service law;
• Prepare for judicial or administrative proceedings by reviewing cases, discussing strategy, coordinating investigations, examining case folders, conferring with program officials, preparing legal memoranda and issuing subpoenas;
• Present or try cases at proceedings by preparing opening statements and summations, arguing motions, examining witnesses, consulting with parties to the proceeding, examining evidence, preparing briefs, negotiating settlements, preparing appeals and advising superiors;
• Assist other NYSED Counsel at hearings involving NYSED staff pursuant to the NYS Human Rights Law, and participate in all investigation meetings conducted by the NYS Division of Human Rights;
• Conduct legal research of statutes, decisions, opinions and other legal sources;
• Develop training and reference materials on topics related to NYS labor contracts;
• Provide advice and formal training to NYSED managers on topics related to NYS labor laws and collectively bargained labor agreements; and
• Represent NYSED at agency-level labor/management committee meetings when the Associate Director of Human Resources 2 (Labor Relations) is not available.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Depending on qualifications, candidates may be required to serve a two-year traineeship that leads to Senior Attorney, M-1. The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Senior Attorney, M-1. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Attorney 1 starts at $58,168, and for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Continued employment as a Senior Attorney is dependent upon maintaining current registration to practice law in New York State. Failure to maintain this registration will result in removal from employment.

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.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $91,553 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 4, 2017 to omsjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (CFO-238/00012) 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

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 4, 2017 to omsjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (CFO-238/00012) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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