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Deputy Commissioner and Counsel - Albany, United States - New York State Civil Service
Description
Agency Corrections and Community Supervision, Department ofTitle Deputy Commissioner and Counsel
Occupational Category Administrative or General Management
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $191284 to $214238 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision - Executive Direction
1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Minimum Qualifications - Law degree from an accredited law school: admission to, and member in good standing of, New York State Bar, and ten years (10) of relevant post-bar experience
Duties Description The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYS DOCCS) Deputy Commissioner and Counsel provides executive leadership in conjunction with the DOCCS' mission, vision, and value statements.
The incumbent reports directly and serves as legal counsel to the Commissioner of DOCCS, directs the analysis and administration of legal advice and support for the agency and establishes policies and procedures at the highest level.
The incumbent oversees Counsel's Office which is responsible for all of the legal services necessary for the day-to-day operations of 44 correctional facilities, 7 community supervision regions, as well as its Central Office.
The primary duties of this office fall within the following general classifications:litigation, legislation, house counsel/general legal, all capitol construction, real estate and environmental affairs, sentencing review, administrative proceedings, and extradition oversight.
The incumbent oversees the review and proposal of federal and state regulations which directly impact the agency; reviews all federal and state regulations which impact fiscal affairs; and provides legal advice and assistance to DOCCS executive level policy makers.
The incumbent serves as the legal liaison to the Governor's office on all matters of state and federal concern. The incumbent oversees all areas of agency litigation, including the authority and preparation of memorandums that propose settlement.House counsel and legal counsel require attorneys to provide representation in all administrative proceedings, such as actions before the Division of Human Rights, incarcerated disciplinary hearings, and visitation suspensions.
In addition, this area encompasses the promulgation of all rules and regulations, the processing of all visitation and freedom of information law requests and appeals (FOIL), and oversight of all facility law libraries.
Additional Comments Work hours to be discussed.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Sherry McGuinness
Telephone
Fax
Email Address
Address
Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
