Job Description

Minimum Qualifications Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one within the Legal Traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected.

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
Or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis
OR
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 16 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;
Or
Eligible for transfer under Section 52.6: Must have current or prior service in a title designated as 52.6 within two salary grades/one M grade of this position. In addition, you must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and/or be eligible to take the New York State Bar examination. If you are not admitted to the NYS Bar within two years of appointment, your appointment will be terminated.
OR
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as a Senior Attorney or Senior Attorney Realty.

55b/c candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55b/c program.

Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligibles): graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and/or be eligible to take the NYS Bar examination. If you are not admitted to the NYS Bar within two years of appointment, your appointment will be terminated.

If you are on an examination eligible list for the position title, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by transfer, reinstatement, or reassignment as defined above. The eligible list will be canvassed as appropriate. Always respond to an eligible list canvass.

Duties Description The Senior Attorney position requires a wide range of legal responsibilities serving a variety of programs, including Petroleum Bulk Storage, Ecosystem Health, Water, Air Pollution Control, Lands & Forests, Solid Waste, Mining, Remediation, Pesticides, and more, to further the Department\'s interests. This includes advising staff regarding the application of law and policy to issues related to enforcement and permitting within the Department\'s jurisdiction under the Environmental Conservation Law and regulations.

Job duties include preparing and negotiating administrative Orders on Consent and Brownfield Cleanup Agreements, drafting pleadings and other hearing documents, and representing the Department in mediation and enforcement hearings. Job duties also involve representing Department staff throughout the permit application process, including settlement conferences and hearings. The Senior Attorney also provides support to staff regarding the Freedom of Information Law, Uniform Procedures Act, State Administrative Procedures Act, and State Environmental Quality Review Act.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver\'s 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. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

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

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