Assistant Counsel & Records Access Officer - Albany or NYC

Duties Description Assistant Counsel & Records Access Officer

Albany or NYC Office)

The Offices of the Inspector General ("OIG") are comprised of three offices, derived from the three appointments held by Inspector General Lucy Lang :

• The Office of the New York State Inspector General ("NYSIG"), as established by Executive Law Article 4-A, is entrusted with the responsibility of receiving and investigating complaints of fraud, corruption, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in executive branch agencies of New York State government. Since June 2021, this includes complaints related to the New York State Gaming Commission.
• The Office of the New York State Welfare Inspector General ("OWIG"), as established by section 74 of the Executive Law, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of New York State's public assistance programs; and
• The Office of the New York State Workers' Compensation Fraud Inspector General ("WCFIG"), as established by section 136 of the Workers' Compensation Law, is responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers' compensation system.

OIG has office locations in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, New York City, Suffern, and Syracuse.

Job Description

OIG is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Counsel and the agency's Records Access Officer (AC / RAO) within the Office of the Chief Counsel.

The AC / RAO will assist in the management of civil litigation matters involving the agency, respond to subpoena and other discovery requests, provide legal guidance to staff on investigatory matters, and assist with the creating, administration, and tracking of internal and external trainings. The AC / RAO may also be asked to may also assist, as needed, with report writing, editing, and other investigative tasks.

OIG receives a significant number Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL") requests each year. As OIG's Records Access Officer, the AC / RAO will, under the direction of the Chief Counsel, receive, track, and ensure OIG's FOIL compliance on all statewide matters. Specific responsibilities in this area will include developing fluency with all OIG case management systems to effectively compile potentially responsive documents, liaising with internal investigative teams about requests, communicating with requestors, and ensuring timely and complete production of responsive materials, subject to appropriate FOIL exemptions

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

This is a Management Confidential position appointed by the Inspector General with an approved salary range of $90,931 - $114,940 (Grade M-1 equivalent), within which OIG seeks to hire, commensurate with experience. Interviews and hiring will be done on a rolling basis and this posting is subject to removal at any time once the position(s) has been filled

The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Comments The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. All persons with disabilities are

encouraged to apply for all jobs they are qualified to do, and reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.

The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name NYS Offices of the Inspector General

Telephone

Email Address jobs@ig.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Agency Buiding #2, 16th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on Applying Please email resume and cover letter, with Job ID #25-0149 "Assistant Counsel & RAO [Desired Office Location]" in the subject line, to : jobs@ig.ny.gov

Salary : $90,931 - $114,940