Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/12/19
Applications Due: 08/28/19
Vacancy ID: 65016
Position Information
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssistant Counsel, Box CFO-391/00105
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Counsel
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12234
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a J.D. degree and be admitted to the New York State bar. Candidates must have at least two years of progressively responsible legal experience, excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of Education Law is preferred.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Counsel (OC) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Counsel. The Assistant Counsel will assist the Department’s Counsel in providing necessary legal services to the Board of Regents, the Commissioner of Education and Department staff. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Perform research for and draft Commissioner’s decisions in administrative appeals, including, but not limited to, more complex appeals of actions or decisions of local school district officials brought to the Commissioner for resolution under Education Law §310 and removal proceedings brought under Education Law §306;
• Conduct reviews of attorneys' draft Commissioner's decisions in administrative appeals, including 310 appeals, in a timely, accurate and thorough manner;
• Provide resources and support to attorneys in OC regarding administrative appeals;
• Represent the Department or assist the Office of the Attorney General in administrative and court proceedings challenging the Department’s actions, policies or administrative determinations;
• Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of issues relating to elementary, middle, and secondary education, cultural education, higher education, adult, career and continuing education services and licensed professions, as requested by the Counsel;
• Perform a variety of legal services, with minimal supervision, including legal research, preparing legal briefs, negotiating and preparing legal documents and similar functions;
• Review and assist in the preparation of legislation and regulations; and
• Handle litigation and special assignments as requested by the Counsel or management team.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serves at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Filling of this position is contingent on Division of the Budget approval.
*Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-391/00105) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-5215
Fax (518) 486-5631
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12234
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-391/00105) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
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