NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance
Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HE
NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance, Albany, New York, United States
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Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS) – NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Joining to apply for the
Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)
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NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Base pay range $66,951.00/yr - $121,413.00/yr Duties Description
Hearing Officers will serve as Administrative Law Judges presiding over impartial hearings for applicants and recipients of social services benefit programs administered by OTDA and other Executive agencies (e.g., the Department of Health’s Medicaid program, the Office of Children and Family Services’ foster care and childcare programs, and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities waiver programs). Conduct hearings to review and/or decide appeals arising from agency eligibility, denial, discontinuance, reduction, and/or adequacy of social services benefit program determinations. They may also preside over hearings addressing fraud, license revocation or suspension, violations, or health and safety enforcement. Review fair hearing requests and determine probable issues and apply the appropriate regulations and law. They may issue, or cause to be issued, subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary books, records, and other documents. They complete all assigned hearings and draft timely and accurate recommended decisions. During hearings, protect due process, remind parties of their rights, and maintain fairness, impartiality, and serenity. Hearing Officers may administer oaths and affirmations, elicit relevant testimony from parties, and question witnesses. They rule on various issues including objections, evidence, and adjournments. Hearing Officers review and approve settlements. Organize legal information and records, develop, and maintain a complete hearing record including recordings, determine credibility, apply laws, regulations, and policies to the facts and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions, analyze data, research laws, regulations, policies, and precedential decisions. Draft written opinions and decisions. Explain how parties may appeal unfavorable rulings when appropriate. Besides presiding over hearings and drafting recommended decisions, Hearing Officers may be assigned to review new legislation, regulations, case law, and other developments potentially impacting social services benefit programs or administrative hearings. Hearing Officers may assist in defending lawsuits regarding hearing decisions by conducting research, drafting briefs, and other supporting documents. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Non-competitive Qualifications Hearing Officer 1 (SG-25): 12 months as an Assistant Hearing Officer, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Assistant Attorney 1 (NS equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission Assistant Attorney 2 (NS equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar Assistant Hearing Officer (NS equated to SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Competitive Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website. Hearing Officer 1 (SG-25): 12 months as an Assistant Hearing Officer, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Assistant Attorney 1 (NS equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission Assistant Attorney 2 (NS equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar Assistant Hearing Officer (NS equated to SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Benefits
Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision. Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits. Up to thirteen paid holidays per calendar year. Pre-Tax Health Care. Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans. Access to financial assistance for further career-related study. Membership in the New York State Retirement System. Additional information: Telecommuting up to 50% may be available; see OTDA policies. The NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit applications from BIPOC, LGBTQI+, women, disabled individuals, and military veterans. Applicants should include preferred office assignment(s) and highlight relevant legal experience, training, decision making, teamwork, and leadership in cover letters and resumes. A writing sample may be requested. Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration. Telecommuting up to 50% may be available. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Government Administration Equal Opportunity Employer information: NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS) – NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Joining to apply for the
Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)
role at
NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Base pay range $66,951.00/yr - $121,413.00/yr Duties Description
Hearing Officers will serve as Administrative Law Judges presiding over impartial hearings for applicants and recipients of social services benefit programs administered by OTDA and other Executive agencies (e.g., the Department of Health’s Medicaid program, the Office of Children and Family Services’ foster care and childcare programs, and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities waiver programs). Conduct hearings to review and/or decide appeals arising from agency eligibility, denial, discontinuance, reduction, and/or adequacy of social services benefit program determinations. They may also preside over hearings addressing fraud, license revocation or suspension, violations, or health and safety enforcement. Review fair hearing requests and determine probable issues and apply the appropriate regulations and law. They may issue, or cause to be issued, subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary books, records, and other documents. They complete all assigned hearings and draft timely and accurate recommended decisions. During hearings, protect due process, remind parties of their rights, and maintain fairness, impartiality, and serenity. Hearing Officers may administer oaths and affirmations, elicit relevant testimony from parties, and question witnesses. They rule on various issues including objections, evidence, and adjournments. Hearing Officers review and approve settlements. Organize legal information and records, develop, and maintain a complete hearing record including recordings, determine credibility, apply laws, regulations, and policies to the facts and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions, analyze data, research laws, regulations, policies, and precedential decisions. Draft written opinions and decisions. Explain how parties may appeal unfavorable rulings when appropriate. Besides presiding over hearings and drafting recommended decisions, Hearing Officers may be assigned to review new legislation, regulations, case law, and other developments potentially impacting social services benefit programs or administrative hearings. Hearing Officers may assist in defending lawsuits regarding hearing decisions by conducting research, drafting briefs, and other supporting documents. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Non-competitive Qualifications Hearing Officer 1 (SG-25): 12 months as an Assistant Hearing Officer, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Assistant Attorney 1 (NS equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission Assistant Attorney 2 (NS equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar Assistant Hearing Officer (NS equated to SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Competitive Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website. Hearing Officer 1 (SG-25): 12 months as an Assistant Hearing Officer, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Assistant Attorney 1 (NS equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission Assistant Attorney 2 (NS equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar Assistant Hearing Officer (NS equated to SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency Benefits
Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision. Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits. Up to thirteen paid holidays per calendar year. Pre-Tax Health Care. Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans. Access to financial assistance for further career-related study. Membership in the New York State Retirement System. Additional information: Telecommuting up to 50% may be available; see OTDA policies. The NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit applications from BIPOC, LGBTQI+, women, disabled individuals, and military veterans. Applicants should include preferred office assignment(s) and highlight relevant legal experience, training, decision making, teamwork, and leadership in cover letters and resumes. A writing sample may be requested. Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration. Telecommuting up to 50% may be available. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Government Administration Equal Opportunity Employer information: NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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