Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $129566 to $163695 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and seven years of relevant post-bar experience.
Preferred Skills:
• Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing large projects, with timely completion and quality results.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Service in a Counsel’s Office for a public agency focusing on health, human services, and/or housing.
• Experience developing policy framework.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound supervision and staff development.
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will be responsible for oversight of a bureau within the Division of Legal Affairs dedicated to providing advice and counsel to OTDA program areas. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise a group of attorneys that 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 DLA staff on implementation of agency legal policy.
• Counsel and oversee the provision of counsel to program areas on legal matters impacting the agency.
• Brief 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.
• Stay abreast of changes in the law that impact agency initiatives.
Additional Comments A full-time appointment will be made. This position is in the Exempt jurisdictional classification. A background check of the selected candidate will be required.
Working for New York State:
As a New York State employee, you are afforded great fringe benefits totaling in excess of 65% of your salary. Our comprehensive package includes:
• Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision;
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits;
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year;
• Pre-Tax Health Care;
• Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans;
• Access to financial assistance for further career-related study;
• Membership in the New York State Retirement System
NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQI+ individuals; women; disabled individuals; and military veterans.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #23-009. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.
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) 473-6364.