Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState, Department of

TitleHearing Examiner, Albany - Vacancy ID # 188355

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $118425 to $145039 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt 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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Hearing Examiner will conduct administrative hearings and write decisions in cases involving the professions and occupations regulated by the NYS Department of State. The areas of jurisdiction include but not limited to real estate brokers/salespersons, cosmetologists, appearance enhancement business owners, notaries public, security guards and private investigators. The Hearing Examiner duties in Office of Administrative Hearings will include but are not limited to the following:
• Directly supervise work of Administrative Law Judges and support staff.
o Assign cases to administrative law judges. Monitor OAH calendar to ensure hearings are conducted in a timely manner.
o Review work products to check for quality, accuracy, timeliness and completeness, and make edits or revisions, as necessary.
o Establish work procedures and keep track of daily work; Review and approve time and attendance, and telecommuting workplans.
o Monitors and evaluate staff performance and provide feedback.
o Track progress and execution of assignments.
o Monitor and evaluate performance.
• Review and monitor hearings and decisions of all assigned staff members for legal sufficiency and adherence to agency policy and procedures.
• Oversee the development of the official case record through a formal, litigated process; administer oaths; issue subpoenas, as needed; rule on the admissibility of evidence, question witnesses when required; rule on motions; structure hearing presentations; maintain order, decorum and efficiency as a court record.
• Research the record, briefs, and the law to analyze legal issues and complex legal matters; evaluate evidence; make findings of fact and conclusions of law; peer review of decisions for legal sufficiency and adherence to agency policy and procedures.
• Upon conclusion of administrative proceedings, render final decisions for the NYS Department of State.
• Keep current on rules and regulations, changes to the law, administrative directives, etc.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
A law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar Association. Six years of subsequent specialized experience as an Administrative Law Judge. Three years must have been at a supervisory level; or one year of the experience must have been at a managerial level.

Education/Experience Substitutions
• Education: Four years of specialized experience; Associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience
• Experience: J.D. or Master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Regulatory law experience, including experience with administrative hearings or litigation.
• Analyzing legal issues.
• Researching and interpreting complex areas of law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources / ND

Telephone (518) 474-2752

Fax (518) 402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.