Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleHearing Officer 2 - Albany

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address State Office Campus, Building 12

1220 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Supervising Attorney, a Hearing Officer 2 provides expert legal adjudicative services to the NYS Department of Labor (Department) for the various program areas it serves. As a Hearing Officer 2 for the Department, you would supervise Hearing Officers and other legal staff engaged in conducting hearings through office management, general oversight of procedures, assignment of calendars and work schedules, and other administrative matters. You would train Hearing Officers; review and monitor hearing decisions of assigned staff for legal sufficiency and adherence to agency policy and procedures; ensure that findings are based on facts and decisions are clear, concise, and timely; ensure that performance standards are being met; and handle complaints made against subordinate Hearing Officers. You may personally preside over administrative hearings regarding the most difficult and precedent setting cases and engage in various levels of dispute resolution by conducting settlement conferences, mediations and/or compliance conferences.

Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.

https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol

A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your application. If you are not comfortable providing this information, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Hearing Officer 1. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Hearing Officer 1 respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Hearing Officer 1 without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 25 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .

Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Additional Comments If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Leo Trippen

Telephone 518 457-1020

Fax 518 485-9495

Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street 1220 Washington Avenue, State Office Campus, Building 12

Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 565

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.

https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol

Vacancy: 209341
Title: Hearing Officer 2
Location: Albany

Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.

Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.

All documents must be received by February 25th, 2026. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.

If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)