Senior Environmental Policy & Enforcement Counsel

Environmental Conservation, Department of; Town of Ulster (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Senior Attorney to provide legal advice and support on enforcement, permitting, and policy across multiple programs including water, air, lands, waste, and wetlands. The role involves drafting administrative orders, representing DEC in hearings and mediations, and advising on environmental law, FOIL, and state procedures.

This position is part of the NY HELPS program and may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or within Legal

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree.
• Eligible to take the New York State Bar examination; must be admitted to NYS Bar within two years of appointment.
• Valid driver's license or ability to meet transportation needs of the position.
• One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 16 or higher (for transfer eligibles).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on enforcement, permitting, and policy across programs including water, air, lands, waste, and wetlands.
• Draft administrative orders and represent DEC in hearings and mediations.
• Advise on environmental law, FOIL, and state administrative procedures.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Job description

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Senior Attorney to provide legal advice and support on enforcement, permitting, and policy across multiple programs including water, air, lands, waste, and wetlands. The role involves drafting administrative orders, representing DEC in hearings and mediations, and advising on environmental law, FOIL, and state procedures.

This position is part of the NY HELPS program and may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or within Legal