Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleLegal Affairs Specialist 1 (Spanish Language)
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $53606 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include;
Agency Program Aide, SG-13*
Agency Program Aide (SL), SG-13
Child Protective Services Specialist 1 (SL), SG-14
Child Protective Services Specialist 1, SG-14*
Legal Affairs Specialist 1, SG-14*
Legal Assistant 1, SG-14*
OR
Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for the Legal Affairs Specialist 1(Spanish Language) in Brooklyn.
Note: Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for the Legal Affairs Speciailst 1 (Spanish Language) in Brooklyn need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.
**In addition, in order to be considered for appointment to a Spanish language position, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish at a level that will ensure their ability to adequately perform the duties of the position.
Duties Description The duties of the position will include processing a large volume of requests for fair hearings designed to settle disputes between both current or potential Safety Net Assistance/Family Assistance recipients and local social services districts/agencies relative to the discontinuance, denial, adequacy or reduction of Safety Net Assistance/Family Assistance, Medical Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and/or Services. This includes responding to fair hearing-related inquiries, adjournment requests and complaints of non-compliance with aid-continuing directives or non-compliance with decisions after hearing from appellants, agency representatives, local district staff and elected officials. These requests are processed primarily by interviewing walk-in clients at this site but may include reviewing written requests received via correspondence, telephone, fax or electronically. The incumbent will utilize the Fair Hearings Information System and other systems when processing transactions. Other tasks may include managing the calendar duties associated with the incoming appellants who appear for hearings. The incumbent will use a knowledge of the entire fair hearing process and administrative hearing procedures, including all applicable agency rules and regulations, to accomplish these tasks. The selected candidate must be capable of communicating with the Spanish-speaking population regarding fair hearing-related inquiries, requests and complaints. In processing written correspondence and e-mail requests, the incumbent must possess the ability to directly translate the incoming source documents without having to obtain verbatim written translations.
Additional Comments Location Pay - $3026
This will be a full time, contingent-permanent appointment. Incumbent must demonstrate and pass a Spanish language test to show their ability to understand Spanish and to speak it fluently. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Notes on ApplyingCandidates should reference posting #14-066 when submitting your cover letter and resume for this position. If submitting your application electronically, please reference posting #14-066 as part of your subject line.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidates favor. Specific dates must include the month and year employment and/or education started and ended.
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.