Director of the Enforcement Unit, Office of General Counsel at City of New York, Long Island City, NY

Director of the Enforcement Unit, Office of General Counsel at City of New York in Long Island City, NY. Full-time. Est. up to $200k. Apply with swipeandhired.

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal support for the agency and its many public health functions serving more than 8 million New Yorkers. The Enforcement Unit is comprised of a subset of specialized attorneys within OGC who play a leading role in advancing the NYC Health Department's major public health enforcement initiatives. OGC is seeking an attorney to oversee the Enforcement Unit and handle administrative litigation that ensures citywide compliance with public health laws and regulations. The Enforcement Unit addresses some of the most urgent public health enforcement challenges facing New York City, including prosecuting childcare providers whose practices endanger children, enforcing food safety requirements at restaurants, issuing disease surveillance orders in connection with outbreaks, and ensuring that dog owners comply with recommended control measures following dangerous dog incidents. For example, enforcement Unit attorneys file administrative proceedings against holders of Department-issued licenses and permits. They also advise Department programs on compliance and enforcement procedures and participate in drafting and reviewing legislation that supports the Unit's work. The Enforcement Unit regularly coordinates with other city and state agencies. The attorney may also assist in liaising with these agencies and with the New York City Law Department on civil litigation matters.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
The attorney would serve as the Director of the Enforcement Unit, reporting to the First Deputy General Counsel. Under general direction from the General Counsel and First Deputy General Counsel, the Director of the Enforcement Unit will oversee the Enforcement Unit and will:

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Why you should work for us:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

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.