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AgencyAdirondack Park Agency

TitleGeneral Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Essex

Street Address 1133 NY Route 86

City Ray Brook

StateNY

Zip Code12977

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Counsel:

(1) provides legal advice to the Agency Chairperson, members, Executive Director.
(2) is the director of the Agency’s legal staff and supervises legal advice to the public; and
(3) is a direct liaison with the Governor’s Counsel.

During Agency meetings the Counsel sits with the Agency Chair and Executive Director at the table for Agency Board deliberations. The Counsel exercises delegated responsibilities set forth in the Agency’s Delegation Resolution, which assigns management roles for the Agency’s Executive Director, Counsel, and Deputy Directors for Planning and Regulatory Affairs. The Counsel advises the Agency in the development of policies and practices in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Adirondack Park Act including the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan, and the statewide Freshwater Wetlands Act and Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System Act as these laws pertain to the Adirondack Park.

The Counsel must also advise the Agency in all legal aspects relative to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan and its implementation. The Counsel participates in the formulation and carrying out of staff level policies and practices including but not limited to the following:

• Counsel is responsible for providing legal services and advice to the Agency’s regulatory, local planning assistance, state land, and Park planning programs.

• Counsel prepares all proposed rules and regulations required in the administration and enforcement of the laws charged to the Agency and supervises legal staff in the conduct of all public hearings required for their promulgation.

• Counsel is responsible for interpretations of the Agency’s laws, rules and regulations, and the preparation of opinions on these for the Agency members as required.

• Counsel is responsible for oversight of responses to all inquiries from landowners and developers as to the Agency’s jurisdiction over land use and development within the Adirondack Park.

• Counsel is responsible for providing legal oversight in planning, zoning, and other land use controls to the Adirondack Park’s 101 local governments.

• Counsel is responsible for providing and preparing legislation relative to all Agency programs and communicating potential actions to the Governor’s Legislative Secretary. The Counsel is the Agency’s liaison to the Attorney General’s office, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, and other agencies at the direction of the Board or the Executive Director.

• Counsel is responsible for the review and analysis of pending state and federal legislation as it might affect Agency programs.

• Counsel is responsible for negotiations, preparation, and processing of third-party contracts and provision of day-to-day legal services.

• Counsel is responsible for organizing and conducting legal workshops throughout the Adirondack Park with lawyers, bankers, real estate brokers, etc. in order to explain and keep the public current relative to Agency laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and six years of relevant post-bar experience.

Additional Comments The Adirondack Park Agency benefits from a Counsel who has a comprehensive understanding of land use and environmental law, including the Adirondack Park Agency statutes. Counsel should understand litigation risks associated with permitting and administrative decision-making. Counsel should be familiar with New York State and national environmental and municipal law advocates and their strategic direction.

Telework may be available 5 out of 10 days per pay period.

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

How to Apply

Name Chloe Ballestas, HR Director

Telephone 518-891-4050

Fax 518-891-3938

Email Address HumanResources@apa.ny.gov

Address

Street PO Box 99

1133 NYS Route 86

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, and references. Please submit your application materials to HumanResources@apa.ny.gov. Be sure to include Vacancy #00025640 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.