Review Vacancy
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Attorney (G-25); OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at Grade 23 or above with current NYS Bar Admission and eligible for transfer to Senior Attorney under Sections 70.4 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. (Candidates requesting consideration for transfer must also be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LLB or JD degree, and may also need to meet additional experiential conditions to qualify for consideration.)
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate should be a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual interested in working in an active legal team environment. The preferred candidate must have strong legal skills, be able to work as a member of a team, have demonstrated good decision-making skills, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and should have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload and meet regular deadlines.
Duties Description This position is assigned to the Bureau of Administrative Hearings in the Department of Health’s Division of Legal Affairs. The incumbent will:
1.) initiate and represent the Department in enforcement proceedings against individuals and entities alleged to have violated New York health laws and regulations;
2.) review and assess enforcement referrals;
3.) draft formal hearing notices and charges;
4.) negotiate and draft settlement documents;
5.) prepare for and conduct hearings;
6.) draft emergency Commissioner’s Orders necessary to prevent imminent threats to the public health and safety, and to defend challenges to these Orders in administrative hearings;
7.) The incumbent will work closely with and provide enforcement-related advice to the Department’s numerous programs and offices, which are the Bureau’s clients.
Additional Comments "Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. "
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Name Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/87166
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
HRMG, Corning Tower, Room 2217
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JGL/SA/87166 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/87166, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.