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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/20/23

Applications Due05/10/23

Vacancy ID129172

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleAssociate Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

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

Salary RangeFrom $102979 to $126476 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? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 26 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 52.6: Must have current or prior service in a title designated as 52.6 within two salary grades\one M grade of this position and possess the appropriate license. To determine if your title is designated as 52.6 go to the Department of Civil Service website and search for your title under GOT-IT.

Duties Description The SG 28 position is a section chief within the Bureau of Water and Natural Resources. The SG 28 primarily provides legal support to the Division of Marine Resources for program matters. The SG 28 may also be responsible for providing legal support to the coastal erosion and hazard area (CEHA) program within the Division of Water and the Invasive Species program within the Division of Lands and Forest. As related to the CEHA program area, the SG 28 position may also work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and local partners, by drafting access and partnership agreements and addressing issues that may arise through the state approval process. Currently, two SG 25 positions report to the section chief. Those two SG 25 positions currently provide legal advice for the following: wetlands program matters; ECL Article 15 program matters; conservation easements for source water protection; water quality grants; impaired waters; water quality standards; NYC Watershed program matters; and Environmental Benefit Projects. The SG 28 position is responsible for supervision on those matters.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Megan Miller

Telephone (518) 402-9273

Fax (518) 402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #23-129172 on your resume or it may not be accepted.

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