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AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleAssociate Counsel - Item# 01171

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $102000 to $149900 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street, 14th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications A minimum of ten years of experience in areas of New York State law pertaining to finances of local government entities in the State, including but not limited to municipal procurements, the issuance of bonds and notes, municipal budgeting, conflicts of interest, and compensation of public officers and employees.


EDUCATION:


Admitted to the New York State Bar

Duties Description Reporting directly to the Deputy Counsel to the Comptroller, the Associate Counsel for the Local Government and School Accountability Unit is responsible for:

* Providing legal services to the Division of Local Government and School Accountability (LGSA).

* LGSA generally has oversight and audit authority over local governments, local public authorities, school districts, certain charter schools, and special districts outside of New York City.

* The Associate Counsel supervises a staff of six attorneys, one legal assistant and one secretary.

Additional Comments PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

* Working knowledge of the provisions pertaining to municipal financial affairs contained in the New York State General Municipal, Town, Village, County, General City, Education, Public Authorities, Local Finance and Municipal Home Rule Laws, as well as articles 8 and 9 of the State Constitution

* Sound understanding of the operations of local governments in New York State and experience in dealing directly with local officials

* Experience in drafting advisory opinions and legislation, and in public speaking before groups of local officials and municipal attorneys

* Experience managing a small legal staff

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities

* Flexibility and Adaptability

* Interpersonal Relationships

* Ability to work in a Team

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

Name Jackie Carter

Telephone 518-474-1924

Fax 518-486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street 110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a clear, concise resume and cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications and at least two writing samples to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than March 9, 2019. Please reference item #01171-GOER-JDC” in the subject line and on the cover letter when responding.

This is an exempt class position. Under Civil Service Law, employees appointed to exempt class positions do not gain tenure protection, and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Starting Salary: To Be Determined
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The Vacancy ID # should not be included.