Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Attorney - 94061

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $112528 to $138203 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs

875 Central Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Associate Attorney will review the criminal histories of applicants for employment in nursing homes, home health care, adult care facilities, health homes and hospice, and rendering legal employability determinations after allowing applicants an opportunity to explain their criminal history. Specific duties include:
Review and analyze files for accuracy and completeness and render employment eligibility decisions.
Interpret pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and procedures and are responsible for additional projects as assigned by the CHRC Legal Bureau Director/Principal Attorney.
Assist in the training and orientation of new and/or junior CHRC Legal Bureau attorney staff.
Participate in and/or are assigned as appropriate, legislative drafting and opinions with respect to proposed legislation, Bill Comments and applicable regulatory amendments.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as an Associate Attorney, SG-28, OR; Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at SG-26 or above, with current NYS Bar Admission, and eligible for transfer to Associate Attorney under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Highly motivated individual interested in working in an active, investigative/legal team environment.
Demonstrated good decision-making, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle high volume activities in a dead-line driven environment.
Thorough knowledge of the NYS Correction Law, Executive Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Penal Law and familiarity with the criminal justice/penal system.
Given the anticipated volume, pace and diversity of issues/tasks tackled daily, the ideal candidate would also be self-propelled, detail-oriented and possess consistent follow-through.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/AA.94061

Telephone (518) 486-1812

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference CD/AA/94061 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/AA/94061, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.