COUNSEL, THE OFFICE OF ASYLUM SEEKER OPERATIONS (OASO)

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City’s response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.

OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City’s advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Agency Attorney II to function as a Counsel, The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) who will:

• Provide legal analysis and appropriate guidance to MoRMC staff, agency employees, and senior
  
  

City executives in all areas of MoRMC’s portfolio, including City operations, procurement,

contract management, and internal and external audits.

• Evaluate standards and guidelines related to audits and assisting City agencies in the
  
  

establishment of best audit practices throughout City government.

• Identify trends and common concerns across City agencies that emerge from audits, investigations,
  
  

other inquiries, and MoRMC’s work; and helping agencies develop appropriate responses, including

plans to implement.

• Communicate with executives in City agencies and the Mayor’s Office concerning significant risk
  
  

areas, compliance issues, and other programmatic and legal concerns that are identified in audits,

investigations, and other inquiries.

• Lead and coordinating key projects (agency, inter-agency and otherwise) that identify and assess
• the probability and severity of risks, including compliance issues, that potentially affect essential
  
  

city services, operations, and assets, including those that involve multiple agencies; and (2)

opportunities for improvement.

• Provide briefings to the Mayor, the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall, and other senior staff
  
  

on critical issues and recommendations.

• Coordinate efforts with the Mayor’s Office of Municipal Services Assessment on specific projects
  
  

and providing related legal analysis and appropriate guidance as needed.

• Provide direct support on selected engagements and overseeing special projects, as necessary.
  
  

Salary Range:

$79,620. – $91,563

Work Location:

22 Reade Street, New York, NY

Hours/Schedule:

M-F, 9-5

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• maturity, discretion, and judgment necessary to lead, manage, and carry out projects and engagements that involve myriad sensitive and confidential matters, and advising public servants at all levels. - Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal/collaborative, time-management, multi-tasking and writing skills, including the ability to problem solve, take initiative, prioritize duties, work independently and within a team environment, with a commitment to follow-up and detail. - Expert writing and analytical skills. - A temperament suitable to work in and support the management of a small, collegial office. - Prior government experience, especially in the capacity of an oversight agency. - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.