Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleLegal Affairs Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 40 N. Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include but are not limited to:

Child Support Specialist 1, SG-18
Disability Analyst 2, SG-20
Disability Analyst 2 (Spanish Language), SG-20
Homeless Services Representative 1, SG-18
Housing Specialist 1, SG-18
Legal Affairs Specialist 2 (Spanish Language), SG-18
Program Outreach Specialist 1, SG-18
Temporary Assistance Specialist 1, SG-18
Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 (RIS), SG-18

OR
Eligible for a lateral transfer or a 52.6 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.
OR

Eligible List: Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for Legal Affairs Specialist 2 in Albany.

Note: Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for Legal Affairs Specialist 2 in Albany need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Legal Affairs Specialist (LAS) 4 overseeing the Operations and Contracts Unit, the Legal Affairs Specialist 2 will:

• Asisst in the supervision of LAS 1 and support staff in the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), as needed, by providing program and procedural assistance to staff with questions regarding OTDA programs, FHIS related transactions, utilization of computer equipment and OAH applications;
• Electronically review Fair Hearing requests processed by LAS 1 staff and new staff;
• Handle complex calls from appellants or representatives referred by staff;
• Assist in the development and implementation of unit procedures;
• Conduct telephone interviews as needed;
• As a Subject Matter Expert, assist in developing and implementing OAH specific applications and utilities;
• Assist OAH staff in communicating problems and questions to Information Technology Specialist (ITS) help desk, including assisting in diagnosing hardware and software problems so that they can be effectively communicated to ITS;
• Conduct training;
• Prepare reports or peer review reports as needed;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Comments This will be a full time permanent appointment. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
***Candidates should reference posting #16-075 when submitting your cover letter or resume for these positions.*** If submitting your resume electronically, please reference posting #16-075 as part of your subject line.

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

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 474-6822

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.