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Job description
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seeks an Associate Counsel to work in the Region 4 Schenectady office enforcing environmental violations and protecting natural resources across the nine-county Capital District. Reporting to the Regional Attorney, this supervisor-level position provides legal counsel and leadership on enforcement matters, permitting, and policy development, with primary responsibility for significant administrative enforcement cases and consent order negotiations. The incumbent will represent DEC before hearing boards, work with the Attorney General's office, manage complex permitting matters, and provide legal guidance to regional staff.
Key qualifications:
Admission to the New York State Bar
4 years of post-bar legal experience
Valid driver's license or demonstrated ability to meet transportation needs
Availability for emergency response and after-hours calls
Ability to travel to meetings, hearings, and transport related files
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