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AgencyAdirondack Park Agency

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $145754 to $176123 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Essex

Street Address 1133 NY 86

City Ray Brook

StateNY

Zip Code12977

Duties Description Incumbent will provide the Agency Counsel and/or Agency Head with legal advice for the agency Board and staff in all matters, including litigation, briefs and legal papers, research, opinions and representation by Attorney General; confer and correspond with outside agencies on questions of law and procedure; conduct administrative hearings in connection with regulatory proceedings; review and analyze records of hearings; provide and supervise legal advice to staff. Incumbent may supervise staff and complete performance evaluations.

Incumbent will serve as the Agency Ethics Officer.

Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated success working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, direct reports, and/or supervisors.
- Exceptional organization and project management skills and ability to work independently, including demonstrated experience managing diverse workload
with competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated success in strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.

Additional Comments Salary Grade: M-3. The starting salary for this position is $145,754. The salary range is $145,754 to 176,123.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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.


The State of NY offers a work-life balance and generous 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 costs
- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
- This position my offer the opportunity for a part-time telecommuting schedule
- Additional items discussed during interview

The Adirondack Park Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Name Elaine Caldwell

Telephone 518-891-4050

Fax 518-891-3938

Email Address HumanResources@apa.ny.gov

Address

Street 1133 NY 86

PO Box 99

City Ray Brook

State NY

Zip Code 12977

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit your resume, cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications, proof of admission to the NYS Bar and references. Please submit your application materials to HumanResources@apa.ny.gov. Be sure to include Vacancy #187329 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.