Deputy Director for the Bureau of Program Counsel (Associate Counsel) - 94068

Duties

This position is in the Department of Health’s Division of Legal Affairs’ Bureau of Program Counsel, in Albany, New York.

Reporting to the Director of the Bureau of Program Counsel within the Division of Legal Affairs, the Associate Counsel will function as Deputy Director for the Bureau and will be responsible for assisting with supervision of the Bureau’s Public Health Group. Duties include:

- Supervising staff attorneys and support staff within the Public Health Group;
- Responding to on-going requests for legal opinions pertaining to public health and healthcare entities;
- Providing legal and technical assistance for the development of regulations and legislation;
- Reviewing proposed contracts and memoranda of understanding in which the Department of Health is a party;
- Providing consultation and advice to the General Counsel, Executive Staff, and Governor’s Office regarding policies that have legal implications; and
- Ensuring the professional development of new attorneys.

The Bureau handles a high volume of legal matters. During those times when circumstances require the Bureau Director to devote more attention to other legal matters, the Deputy Director will take an increased supervisory role with respect to the Public Health Group, maintaining appropriate consultation with the Director.

Salary

• $115,283 - $145,682/year

Qualifications

Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience. Experience with statutory and regulatory framework in which the NYS Department of Health operates. Knowledge of and experience in NYS’s budgetary, legislative, and regulatory processes. Skilled at negotiation. Experience with tight timelines and quick turnaround expectations.

Other Information

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 NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more..

For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference CD/AC/94068 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/AC/94068 Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.