Deputy Director of the Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct (Associate Counsel)

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Deputy Counsel in the Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Bureau’s Albany Office, which would entail supervising six attorneys and two administrative support staff. The Deputy Counsel is responsible for ensuring the timely prosecution of cases; helping to establish Bureau policies and procedures and for implementing them; assigning and prioritizing Direct Referral and regular hearing cases and requests for assistance; supervising attorneys’ handling of all matters assigned them, including reviewing Statements of Charges, Disciplinary and Non-Disciplinary agreements, Post-Hearing Submissions, Summary Suspensions, Administrative Review Board appeals and court documents; providing legal advice and counsel and responding to requests for assistance from the OPMC Director and staff; reviewing Investigation Committee reports and participating in pre-Investigation Committee and Investigation Committee meetings; conducting performance evaluations; and performing various administrative tasks, such as reviewing and approving timesheets, travel requests, vacation requests, etc. that are incidental to being Deputy Counsel.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and six years of relevant post-bar experience.Preferred Qualifications: The Bureau’s Deputy Counsel should have experience litigating complex cases, preferably physician misconduct administrative hearings and appeals. The Deputy Counsel should be knowledgeable about Public Health Law §230 and Education Law §6530, and should have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. Civil and/or criminal litigation experience would be beneficial. The Deputy Counsel needs to be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and promptly and to interact appropriately with DOH administration, program staff, and other players.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments *Salary Range from $127,507 - $160,911, commensurate with experienceThis position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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