Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleSpecial Counsel for Ethics, Risk and Compliance
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Required Skills and Experience:
• J.D. and admission to New York State Bar required.
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience; Prefer experience in compliance, ethics, investigations, or law enforcement.
• Must have high integrity and excellent judgment along with an understanding of generally accepted principles, standards, and techniques used for identifying and managing ethics, risks and compliance.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be an execution-oriented self-starter with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and independent follow through.
• Ability to learn quickly, synthesize input from a variety of sources and think critically and strategically about ethics, risk and compliance.
Duties Description New York State has implemented a statewide Ethics, Risk and Compliance management program for NYS Agencies to improve government operations and deliver better value for taxpayers and residents in the Empire State. Central to this initiative is a team of Special Counsel for Ethics, Risk and Compliance that are strategic and forward-thinking leaders, who identify, manage and mitigate potential problems in the areas of ethics, risk and compliance. The Special Counsel program currently seeks an experienced attorney to support the New York State Office of Information Technology Services in this critical risk management role.
• Report to agency Commissioner and work collaboratively with the General Counsel, the Internal Control Officer, the Internal Audit Officer, and others who have primary risk responsibilities within the agency.
• Review existing systems within the agency for managing ethics, risk, and compliance and work with management, counsel, and others to identify gaps and areas for potential improvement, and remedies for identified issues.
• Evaluate agency initiatives and programs to identify risks and opportunities, coordinate research systems to ensure high ethical standards within the agency, assist in complying with requests for information and records, track issues that affect significant agency operations and recommend risk-mitigation measures, and identify and then prioritize training needs for agency personnel.
• Assist in the responses to unexpected events that may negatively affect an agency’s mission and coordinate responses in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Special Counsels for Ethics, Risk, and Compliance at other agencies and authorities to create and implement an Ethics, Risk and Compliance system tailored to the needs of all NYS agencies and authorities.
• Liaise with the State’s Chief Special Counsel for Ethics, Risk and Compliance as well as counterparts across other agencies, authorities, and the Executive Chamber.
Additional Comments Salary commensurate with experience. Selected candidates may be subject to fingerprinting and background check and final approval of the position is at the discretion of the Division of the Budget (DOB).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HR.Recruitment.its@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
26th Floor
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume describing how you qualify, and indicating you are applying for the Special Counsel for Ethics, Risk and Compliance position, to HR.Recruitment.its@ogs.ny.gov or mail to:
OGS-Human Resources Management
Attn: Louise C. Nails
NYS Office of General Services
Human Resources Management
Empire State Plaza – Corning Tower 26th Floor
Albany, NY 12242