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Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

● Manage legal aspects of various environmental programs, including the BrownfieldsProgram, Superfund, oil spills, chemical bulk storage, and petroleum bulk storage.● Provide legal counsel and support for the administration and enforcement of environmentallaws and regulations.● Play a key role in developing, implementing, and interpreting policies and proceduresrelated to environmental remediation and compliance.● Lead initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring alignment withstate and federal environmental regulations.● Coordinate and lead interagency agreements related to the remediation and redevelopmentof properties owned by land banks, ensuring efficient and effective cleanup andrevitalization efforts.● Oversee the DEC's intern program, mentoring and supervising interns in legal research,regulatory compliance, and administrative duties.● Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, and represent the DEC in administrativeproceedings and litigation related to environmental enforcement actions.

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

● Act as the primary liaison between the Executive Chamber and members of the legislature, addressing legislative, policy, and constituent concerns on behalf of the Executive.● Coordinate comprehensive analysis of pending legislation across the executive branch, advocating Executive interests and ensuring concerns are addressed.● Play a key role in the COVID-19 response efforts by leading daily regional calls to update legislators and other local leaders, disseminating dynamic information, identifying emerging issues, and resolving concerns promptly.

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

● Develop legislative agenda for NYS Senate Agriculture Committee, facilitate negotiations resulting in major changes to the agricultural workforce, advocate for support of essential agricultural programs, seek prioritization of agricultural interests in Senate legislative agenda● Advocate for Senate restoration of budgetary cuts to agricultural programs, ensuring vital resources are available to support the agricultural sector.● Key contact for stakeholders and the regulated community to advance agricultural prioritiesOffer strategic advice to Committee Chair, stakeholders, and advocates regarding the advancement of agricultural priorities in face of a changing legislative environment.● Provide legal counsel to Senate members and draft legislation primarily focused on agriculture, energy, and the environment.● Represent the Senate in budget negotiations with the Governor’s Office and Assembly, ensuring Senate priorities are achieved.● Engage stakeholders and foster consensus among diverse interests to advance legislative goals.● Provide guidance to new staff on legislative processes and implement office-wide policies in compliance with Senate directives.

Juris Doctor With A Certificate, Environmental Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History And Political Science