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AgencyAlcoholic Beverage Control

TitleAssistant Chief Executive Officer (Deputy Counsel). - VID 153081

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $133453 to $168606 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 15%

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 Erie

Street Address 535 Washington Street, Suite 303

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

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

Preferred Qualifications
• Experienced in supporting an Executive Team, as well as supervising attorneys and support staff in the execution of their duties.
• Skilled in legal analysis, research and writing, oral and written advocacy.
• Able to identify and strategically respond to issues, work independently and efficiently as well as successfully serving as an effective team leader/member.
• Experience with administrative hearings, civil litigation, appellate work, licensing, labor relations/legal matters involving employment.
• Adept at fostering a collegial work environment.

Duties Description Serving in a supportive role as a direct report to the General Counsel, candidates for Deputy Counsel will exhibit a high degree of integrity and professionalism in the execution of their duties which will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise the full range of work being performed by assorted attorneys, ranging from entry to management level, located in three designated zone offices, who are engaged statewide in the prosecution of violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at administrative hearings against those holding licenses issued by the agency, responding to agency-level appeals of licensing and disciplinary determinations, and all stages of civil litigation in defense of agency determinations and legislation, in addition to supervising various support staff members.
• Manage workload allocation, review progress and regularly present case summaries to the General Counsel in preparation for Board meetings.
• Conduct legal and legislative research, prepare legal memoranda, provide legal analysis and recommendations/opinions on agency matters, rule-making assessments and legislative proposals and complete projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Engage in and/or monitor external communications by Counsel’s Office in replying to assorted requests for guidance from the public/applicants/licensees/representative’s seeking direction.
• Collaborate in advising the Authority Board members, Executive Team and all agency bureaus as needed in legal, policy, and strategic matters and engage in policy planning/implementation.
• Maintaining ongoing monitoring of caseloads and system processing efficiencies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Liaise with external governmental entities and represent the agency through attendance and participation at meetings, events, trainings and presentations.
• Conduct investigations into complaint referrals from other government agencies to include the Office of Employee Relations and the Office of the Inspector General, report findings and recommend necessary action.
• Strategize for and work on other special projects that arise as assigned by the General Counsel.

Additional Comments The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/AS

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.