Closing Date: 24th April, 2024
Description:
Minimum QualificationsThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). *
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.
To be considered for a NY HELPS non-competitive appointment or 55 b/c appointment, candidates must still meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position as follows:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Duties Description
Background Summary:
A day in the Department's Office of Legal Services is fast-paced, diverse, and rewarding. The Office of Legal Services has significant involvement in all aspects of the agency. The Department's attorneys represent and advise on matters concerning, but not limited to: the project development process, compliance with environmental laws, procurement law including vendor responsibility, construction law including project labor agreements (PLAs) and dispute resolution; contract drafting and negotiation; litigation against the Department, right of way management and property acquisition, notices of violations (NOVs) for passenger and freight transportation; consultation with and contracting with Railroads, municipalities, public transportation agencies; as well as Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), tax exempt bond issuances, employment, ethics, Aviation, traffic safety, legislation, audits, grants, and State and Federal regulatory compliance.
As part of the legal team, you will actively contribute to serving the Department's mission, to ensure our customers - those who live, work and travel in New York State - have a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
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.
To be considered for a NY HELPS non-competitive appointment or 55 b/c appointment, candidates must still meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position as follows:
- Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission
- Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): Admission to NYS Bar
- Assistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYSBar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
- Senior Attorney (Grade 25): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Barand 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Duties Description
- Work with The Department of the New York State Government engineers to deliver transportation projects, involving highways, bridges, bike-paths, railroads, airports, and mass transit systems.
- Coordinate right-of-way acquisitions, environmental reviews, and design approval concerns, as well as issues arising in procurement.
- Assist in construction- and design-related litigations, including construction disputes.
- Review, analyze, and advise on Design-Build and Project Labor Agreements.
- Analyze and respond to bid protests and contractor responsibility matters.
- Draft and negotiate complex contracts related to construction, including: coordinating with other governmental entities, utilities, and railroads; as well as municipal grantees.
- Confer with The Department of the New York State Government personnel or outside parties to address legal issues related to the above-described activities and services.
Background Summary:
A day in the Department's Office of Legal Services is fast-paced, diverse, and rewarding. The Office of Legal Services has significant involvement in all aspects of the agency. The Department's attorneys represent and advise on matters concerning, but not limited to: the project development process, compliance with environmental laws, procurement law including vendor responsibility, construction law including project labor agreements (PLAs) and dispute resolution; contract drafting and negotiation; litigation against the Department, right of way management and property acquisition, notices of violations (NOVs) for passenger and freight transportation; consultation with and contracting with Railroads, municipalities, public transportation agencies; as well as Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), tax exempt bond issuances, employment, ethics, Aviation, traffic safety, legislation, audits, grants, and State and Federal regulatory compliance.
As part of the legal team, you will actively contribute to serving the Department's mission, to ensure our customers - those who live, work and travel in New York State - have a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
