Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleAssistant Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description 1. Provide general legal advice and assistance to Department personnel by researching, analyzing, and interpreting legal issues, statutes, regulations, case law, opinions, briefs, and other related material.
2. Independently plan, organize, and resolve day-to-day agency legal problems, cases and legislative proposals. Participate in conferences and meetings.
3. Negotiate, prepare, and review various legal documents, including contracts, agreements, permits, and leases. Review and analyze documents for legal sufficiency
4. Collaborate with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation matters. This may entail reviewing, compiling documentation, and providing summaries and recommendations on matters of liability, settlement, and appeal.
5. Research and provide guidance regarding environmental issues related to subject areas such as Section 404 of Clean Water Act, the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Air Act, State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES), as well as and other federal and state permitting requirements.
6. Represent and support the Department in the resolution of State and Federal employment-related matters.
7. Assistant in the review, analysis, tracking, and drafting of legislation and regulations.
8. Review and evaluate small claims for alleged property damage from road defects.


Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Additional Comments Additional Information:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov

DOT is an equal opportunity employer.

Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

How to Apply

Name Louis DelGiacco

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Louis.DelGiacco@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Division of Legal Affairs - Personnel Bureau

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-154 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 13, 2026 to:

New York State Department of Transportation
Louis DelGiacco
Division of Legal Affairs – Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: Louis.DelGiacco@dot.ny.gov