Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssistant Counsel (Buffalo location), Box OP-1882/21240
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Counsel in its Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) Buffalo. The Office of Professions regulates over 50 professions licensed by the New York State Board of Regents. Under the direction of the OPD management and a supervising attorney, the incumbent will participate in the development and review of investigations into allegations of professional misconduct. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Participate in the development and supervision and review of investigations into allegations of professional misconduct;
• Provide legal advice to OPD investigators and members of the various State boards for the professions; engage in settlement negotiations in professional misconduct cases;
• Prepare for hearings and try before panels of the various state boards professional misconduct cases, including summary suspension hearings, moral character cases involving individuals seeking licensure, and restoration of license cases involving individuals whose licenses have been previously revoked or surrendered;
• Manage a significant caseload and assist in the training and guidance of attorneys in the downstate offices of the Office of Professional Discipline, especially in the areas of serious or complex misconduct by licensed professionals and summary suspensions of professional licenses;
• Represent OPD before the Regents Review Committee, which reviews decisions of hearing panels in professional misconduct cases and will be expected to research and prepare well-written briefs, memoranda of law, specifications of professional misconduct, other legal pleadings, internal memoranda and correspondence;
• Manage effectively and timely caseloads, as well as, courteously and effectively interacting with members of the Board of Regents, various State professional boards, other SED staff, opposing counsel, witnesses and members of the public;
• Supervise staff attorneys in various OPD offices, including reviewing written work, assisting the staff attorneys in the preparation of their cases, ensuring that the staff attorneys are effectively and timely managing their caseloads, provide assistance during hearings, and assist in the ongoing training of other OPD prosecutors as needed; and
• Assist, on occasion, and as directed by management, with networking with other New York State law enforcement and state agencies handling similar cases or work as OPD.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar AND have six years of relevant, post-graduate experience, including significant trial work or administrative hearing experience, demonstrating progressively responsible experience in such areas, in addition to significant supervisor experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have familiarity with the licensed professions, significant trial work or administrative hearing involvement, and experience interpreting and drafting laws and regulations.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Occasional same day or overnight State-wide travel will be required (10%). This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred) by May 15, 2025. Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1882/21240) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred) by May 15, 2025. Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1882/21240) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.