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NY HELP No Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Associate Counsel Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $115283 to $145682 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Queens Street Address 1 Hunter's Point Plaza City Long Island City State NY Zip Code 11101 Duties Description The Associate Counsel will serve as second in command to the Regional Attorney for the Region 2 Office of General Counsel (OGC), sitting in the New York City office. The Associate Counsel will assist the Regional Attorney with supervision of regional legal matters. The Associate Counsel will consult with the Regional Attorney on management issues and provide direction and guidance to all OGC staff on all regional legal matters.The Associate Counsel will handle issues that have a major effect on the agencyu2019s mission, program, and policies, including the more complex litigation, enforcement, and permitting matters in Region 2. It is expected that in performing these types of actions the Associate Counsel will have extensive interaction with the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director. The candidate will be responsible for providing support to all the Regionu2019s programs, including water, air, solid waste, pesticides, petroleum and chemical storage and spills, natural resources, and remediation. The Associate Counsel will supervise attorneys in complex enforcement litigation and negotiation. At times, the Associate Counsel will interact with the public. An experienced lawyer is needed for this type of task. The description of the duties for this position and percentage of time for each duty follows.-40% Monthly: The Associate Counsel will handle a docket of enforcement and permit matters. u2022Prepare consent orders and pleadings; u2022Conduct legal research and provide legal counsel to program staff and permitting staff;u2022Represent the Department in administrative proceedings, as needed.-20% Monthly: The Associate Counsel will assist the Regional Attorney in managing the attorneys, administrative assistant, paralegals, and legal fellows/interns in the regional legal office. u2022Assist the Regional Attorney in assigning work to attorneys and managing attorneys to ensure timely completion of assigned duties;u2022Review work product from attorneys to ensure it is of acceptable quality and forward approved work to the Regional Attorney;u2022Perform certain supervisory functions in the absence of the Regional Attorney, including drafting work plans and evaluations for staff, approving vacations and other leave, and other supervisory duties;u2022Help create a positive and supportive work culture for all OGC regional staff members;u2022Perform other supervisory duties as needed.-20% Monthly: The Associate Counsel will assist the Regional Attorney in serving as litigation counsel.u2022Assist the Regional Attorney in supervising attorneys assigned to enforcement and permit related litigation matters, including providing support during any administrative proceedings;u2022Use strong interpersonal skills to maintain a good working relationship with the Office of the Attorney General, and assist with the drafting and review of necessary documents related to any civil litigation;u2022Ensure the Departmentu2019s perspective, policies, and goals are considered in developing litigation strategy.-20% Monthly: The Associate Counsel will support the Regional Attorney in serving as counsel to the Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director, and the regional programs including the Division of Permits.u2022Provide timely advice and guidance and respond to inquiries from the Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director, and Regional Attorney;u2022Respond to inquiries regarding the interpretation of law and legal procedure;u2022Meet with senior staff from the various regional programs, including the Division of Permits, to ensure needs are being met. Minimum Qualifications NYS Bar Admission and four years of post Bar experience Additional Comments Must have a valid driveru2019s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement Systemu2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentialsu2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costu2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Marline Agnew Telephone (518) 402-9273 Fax (518) 402-9038 Email Address Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #25-202844 on your resume or it may not be accepted.