NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Attorney (G-25); OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at Grade 23or above with current NYS Bar Admission and eligible for transfer to Senior Attorney under Sections 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. (Candidates requesting consideration for transfer must also be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LLB or JD degree, and may also need to meet additional experiential conditions to qualify for consideration.)
Preferred Qualifications: The candidates for these positions need to have strong legal and organizational skills; possess excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to work in a fast-paced legal environment; and be able to work as a member of a team. It would be very desirable if the candidates had criminal or civil trial experience or administrative hearing experience.
Duties Description These positions are assigned to the Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct in the Department of Health’s Division of Legal Affairs. The Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct prosecutes physicians, physician assistants and other licensees for professional misconduct. Attorneys in the Bureau work closely with staff from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. The candidates would be expected to:
1. Represent the Department in administrative hearings related to the prosecution of physicians, physician assistants and other licensees for professional misconduct.
2. Draft appeal briefs in matters before the Administrative Review Board.
3. Prepare Statements of Charges, Notices of Hearing, Subpoenas, Post-hearing submissions, and other legal documents.
4. Review Investigative materials, interview and prepare lay and expert witnesses for hearings, and analyze and develop evidence for proceedings and disciplinary hearings.
5. Draft and negotiate Consent Agreements, Surrenders, Non-Disciplinary Orders, Summary Suspensions, and other documents related to case resolution.
6. Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda.
7. Provide legal and practical advice and recommendations to OPMC executive, investigative, and administrative staff.
8. Prioritize cases, manage caseload, and promptly document entries in Hearing Tracker
9. Interact with staff from other Federal, State and City governmental agencies.
Additional Comments 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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/3028
Telephone
Fax (518)473-3395
Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza,
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JGL/SA/3028 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/3028, 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.