Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision making, engages in detailed and complex legal work having significant procedural or policy consequences, including the following:

- Assisting with the environmental review process for Department actions, and ensuring that Department actions meet City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requirements, including environmental reviews for DSNY capital projects and for DSNY rules and City Council statutes impacting DSNY operations;
- Providing legal advice to the Department staff on all aspects of environmental laws as they apply to the Department, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA and State laws and rules governing the handling of solid waste;
- Working with the Law Department on compliance issues and environmental litigation challenges to Department actions;
- Drafting detailed responses to inquiries and draft orders from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and submitting information requested by DEC;
- Drafting, reviewing and advising on procurements (both RFP’s and bids) initiated by the Department, including for construction contracts, emergency contracts, requirements contracts and contracts for environmental services; and
- Assisting with responses to discrimination claims filed with city, state or federal human rights agencies including the federal EEOC, the New York State Division of Human Rights and the NYC Commission on Human Rights.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Prefer candidate with excellent research, writing and communication skills, and experience in environmental and employment law.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.