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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleDirector of Criminal Background Check Unit

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

StateNY

Zip Code12054

Duties Description Responsible for supervision of the New York State Justice Center for Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) Office of General Counsel’s Criminal Background Check Unit (CBC Unit). Management and oversight of CBC Unit that is comprised of attorneys, legal support staff, and administrative staff. Review and analyze statutory provisions in New York State law and regulations promulgated by the Justice Center. Duties include:

• Creation and supervision of the CBC Unit’s processes and policies to ensure that statutorily required criminal background checks are completed in a timely and legally sufficient manner;

• Ensure that the CBC Unit’s policies and procedures are compliant with New York State and federal laws governing the review and dissemination of criminal history record information;

• Supervision and training of CBC Unit staff. Responsible for training legal and administrative staff to ensure that agency protocols are maintained at all time;

• Providing legal advice and counsel on Criminal Background Check matters, including guidance to the field;

• Responsible for creation and presentation of training materials to state oversight agencies and providers of service;

• Providing legal analysis in areas which are expected to have a major impact on the mission and programs of the Justice Center. They will analyze state, local, and federal laws and prepare legal memoranda to assist senior administrators of Justice Center in matters before the State Legislature and local governments;

• Assisting the Justice Center General Counsel in representing the agency in different forums which may include other state or local agencies, private individuals and provider representatives;

• Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of agency resources, including the Criminal Background Check System (CBC System); and

• Coordinate agency access to eJustice system and ensure adherence to all audit and compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications Possess a Juris Doctor and admission to the New York State Bar for a period of at least eight (8) years, including at least four years of relevant employment experience in administrative law. Candidate must have at least five years supervisory experience, including supervision of attorney(s) and legal support staff.

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of public policy of NYS regarding employment and experience working with NYS, federal, and other state’s criminal statutes. Experience and knowledge of state and federal statutes governing pre-employment checks.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume to jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.