Position Information

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AgencyState, Department of

TitleAdministrative Law Judge - Vacancy ID# 192607

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $285 to $285 Daily

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 10 - 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address NYS

City NYS

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) are as follows, but not limited to:
• Conducts hearings via WebEx.
• Administrative Law Judges, under the direction of the Chief Administrative Law Judges, adjudicate all hearing types remotely, using laptops, equipped with microphones, and cameras.
• ALJs will not physically appear at the OAH Offices.
• ALJs conduct fair and impartial quasi-judicial hearings and write decisions in cases involving the professions and occupations regulated by the Department of State.
• The areas of jurisdiction, which exceed 30, include, but are not limited to:
o Real Estate Brokers/Salespersons
o Cosmetologists & Barbers
o Appearance Enhancement Business Owners
o Notaries Public
o Security Guards & Private Investigators
• ALJs conduct research, rule on motions, receive and develop evidence, elicit testimony, and issue final decisions.
• They apply the appropriate laws, regulations and policy to the facts and evidence.
• ALJs write decisions which must be legally supported, as well as written in language accessible to self-represented litigants, attorneys, and the general public.
• As an ALJ, you will support OAH’s commitment to expanding access to justice for all New Yorkers.

Minimum Qualifications A license to practice law in the State of New York, which must be maintained for the duration of service as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Five years of recent relevant post-bar legal experience. Two years of experience as an Administrative Law Judge or Hearing Officer. Proficiency using video conference platforms like Zoom or WebEx. Reliable internet access in order to conduct remote hearings. Availability to work three days a week.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name HR/JK

Telephone 5184742752

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.