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Agency Thruway Authority

Title Assistant Council

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $119950 to $150836 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 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 200 Southern Blvd

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

Duties Description The Assistant Counsel will provide legal advice to the NYS Thruway Authority (NYSTA) on various subject matters, and will be primarily assigned to contract, procurement, environmental, and energy matters. The incumbent will be expected to work closely with NYSTA employees, New York State entities such as the Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Comptroller, Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and Department of Public Service (NYSDPS), along with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the general public. Duties will include but not be limited to the following:• Coordinate with other NYSTA departments, division offices, and other involved State, federal, local, private, and not-for-profit entities.• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, and provide legal advice regarding procurements, contracts, and compliance with State and federal environmental and energy laws and regulations.• Represent NYSTA in contract negotiations, debriefings, vendor responsibility hearings, and NYSDEC and NYSDPS negotiations, approvals, and proceedings.• Negotiate, draft, and review legal documents including, but not limited to, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, contracts, agreements, permits, approvals, and memoranda of understanding between NYSTA and other State entities.• Determine contractual obligations, resolve contract disputes, and respond to procurement protests affecting NYSTA.• Analyze legislative proposals related to procurement, environment, and energy.• Provide counsel to NYSTA Departments on NYSTA operations and projects, including but not limited to, compliance with State and federal statutes and regulations, bridges, service areas, cell towers, all-electronic tolling, and energy transmission.• Assist with review and preparation of testimony for disputes, hearings, and submittals relating to environmental and energy issues. • Review environmental compliance relating to hazardous contamination, analyze hazardous material management and removal issues regarding contract and lease requirements, change directives, change orders, relief requests and schedule claims. • Provide counsel on State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) matters, NYSDPS notices and applications, and NYSTA’s Individual MS4 Transportation Permit. • Respond to NYSTA related emergencies.• Additional duties assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy Counsel, and/or Executive Staff.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and have a current Attorney License in good standing and have five years of experience. In addition to having five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law subsequent to the admission to the Bar, the candidate must demonstrate exceptional writing skills, the ability to perform complex research and analysis, and summarize and communicate highly complex and significant matters to various audiences.The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:• Environmental law and real estate law, particularly in matters involving public infrastructure or government property.• Familiarity with New York State laws and regulations, especially those relevant to public authorities, transportation, procurement, and labor.• Contract review and negotiation• Regulatory compliance• Litigation management• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.• Excellent judgment and ability to assess legal risk.• High level of integrity and professional ethics.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, including state agencies and external counsel.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory landscape of the transportation/highway industry.• Proficiency with legal research tools and contract management systems.

Additional Comments This is a Management Confidential position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. We offer FREE onsite employee parking.The current telecommuting policy and work hours will be discussed at time of interview. ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are: Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $112,950 up to Job Rate $143,836.Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at [email protected] or call (518) 471-4321.

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Name Christina

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 200 Southern Blvd

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

Notes on Applying If interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.