NY HELP Yes

Agency State Comptroller, Office of the

Title Senior Attorney (NY HELPS), Item 01194

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade 25

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65001 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller

110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if the candidate meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.NY HELPS Non-Competitive Qualifications:Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected.Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): Admission to NYS BarAssistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experienceSenior Attorney (Grade 25): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experienceNOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment.Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.70.1 and/or 52.6 Transfer:For a 70.1 and/or 52.6 transfer to the Senior Attorney, SG-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 52.6 title allocated to a salary grade 23 or above and must have 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3 OR admission to the New York State Bar AND 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov). Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. 55-b/c:This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).Preferred Qualifications:The preferred candidate should be admitted to the NYS Bar and be a highly motivated, creative, and innovative individual interested in working in a fast-paced legal team environment. The preferred candidate must have strong legal skills, be able to adhere to strict deadlines, have demonstrated ethical and intuitive decision-making, have a working familiarity with public health issues, be able to work as a member of a team, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload and meet regular deadlines. The preferred candidate should possess working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Excel and Westlaw and working knowledge of the NYS Public Health Law and regulations, health insurance and Medicaid rules and regulations, or the Public Officers Law.Candidates who took and passed the Legal Specialties Examination are encouraged to apply.Please specify in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. Vagueness will not be interpreted in your favor and may disqualify you from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Associate Attorney, provide legal counsel and guidance to the Office, including: • Reviewing agency requests for new technology, goods, and services, negotiating terms and conditions with vendors when necessary;• Working with OSC’s Information Security team to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of OSC data, in the context of new procurements;• Reviewing and revising solicitation documents (e.g., IFBs, RFPs, RFIs);• Drafting contractual terms for inclusion in solicitations;• Attending and participating in vendor conferences and roundtables;• Advising in the review and response to vendor solicitation questions;• Advising on the review of proposals and bids submitted to ensure responsiveness;• Negotiating final contracts with awardees; and• Advising on contract management issues, including acceptable performance, deliverables, warranties, termination, transition to new contractor, etc.Procurement and contracting issues may include cyber security requirements; information technology hardware, software and consulting; insurance; research and database services; minority- and women-owned business enterprises; service-disabled veteran-owned businesses; preferred sources; and training.Miscellaneous • Work with the Associate Attorney and other Unit staff to provide guidance on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) matters.• Perform research and provide legal counsel related to the College Savings Program, Privacy, Copyright, and other related topics.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies • Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school and either admitted to practice law in New York State or scheduled to sit for the New York State bar examination.• Interest in procurement, contracting and cyber security.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including legal research abilities.• Ability to organize large volumes of factual and legal data into clear and logical sequencesTelecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period. Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924. Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

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

Name Kathy Shellhamer

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications to recruit@osc.ny.gov, no later than July 8, 2024. Reference Item #01194-KKS in the subject line and on the cover letter for proper routing.Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter and resume, as there are educational requirements for this position.If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:Division contact: Kelli Bailey, legaladmin@osc.ny.gov When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section only. The OER ID # should not be included.