Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:
Workers with Disabilities Program: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the Workers with Disabilities Program as described in Civil Service Law § 55b/c. Information about the Workers with Disabilities Program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/dpm/workersdisabilities.cfm
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.
Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.
Duties Description The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Attorney in the Office of General Counsel. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Performs legal research of statutes, regulations, and court decisions that are pertinent to insurance;
• Reviews, analyzes, and assists in drafting of documents relating to litigation matters, including motion papers;
• Reviews and analyzes insurance holding company act filings, including applications for changes of control and determinations of non-control, affiliate transactions, and corporate restructurings;
• Drafts memoranda regarding research findings, analysis, and recommendations;
• Responds to consumer complaints and legislative inquiries, inquiries from industry representatives or from within the Department concerning insurance policies, annuity contracts, and other insurance products, including interpretation of contract provisions and rights and obligations of the parties to the contracts;
• Drafts legislative proposals with supporting memoranda, regulations with required State Administrative State Administrative Procedures Act materials, and circular letters;
• Critiques or assists in the analysis of draft legislation or regulations proposed by other bureaus, agencies, insurance companies, trade groups or legislators, which affect insurance and financial products and the marketing of such products in New York;
• Participates in Department task forces with industry or other governmental agencies in drafting legislation and regulations;
• Assists field examiners in the identification and research of various issues arising during market conduct examinations and investigations;
• Assists in the processing of violations of the insurance law and regulations, including coordination with other Department business units, such as the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division and Insurance Division;
• Prepares memoranda and supporting materials and assists the Office of General Counsel in preparation and handling of administrative hearings, including regarding disapproval or withdrawal of approval forms, licensure, and disciplinary actions;
• Reviews and analyzes applications of potential licensees for completeness and compliance;
• Evaluates licensing laws and regulations, and industry trade practices, to identify issues and areas of concern for business units' licensing determinations;
• Evaluates industry trade practices, identifying legal issues and applying public policy in determining acceptability of the content and marketing of insurance policy forms;
• Attends meetings or participates in telephone conferences with industry representatives, attorneys, and consultants to discuss policy form filings or market conduct matters;
• Prepares reports and memoranda on new industry practices, new distribution methods, new products and compliance issues;
• Reviews and analyzes Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and prepares responses; and
• Carries out special projects and assignments as deemed appropriate by Office of General Counsel management and Executive.
Additional Comments Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $3,026 annual downstate adjustment.
Appointment to this position is pending Division of Budget approval to fill.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address ryan.taratus@dfs.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 301
Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than April 10, 2020 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box 00247) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Ryan Taratus
Box 00247
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: ryan.taratus@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071
All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.