Senior Environmental Counsel — Enforcement & Permitting

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dgs office of external affairsSchenectady (NY)

Environmental Compliance Inspectors Administration of Conservation Programs

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About the role

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 Capital District. The role provides legal counsel and leadership on enforcement matters, permitting, and policy development, with primary responsibility for complex cases and consent order negotiations. Reporting to the Regional Attorney, the incumbent represents DEC before hearing boards,

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