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AgencyPublic Employment Relations Board

Title Assistant Trial Examiner 1,2,3 or Senior Trial Examiner

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $65164 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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

County Albany

Street Address Agency Bldg. 2, Empire State Plaza, 18th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Duties Description Basic Function: Under the supervision and mentorship of the director and assistant director, Trial Examiners perform the work of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). ALJs are the first-level judges in the administrative labor relations framework established in New York State by the Taylor Law and the State Employment Relations Act. They perform the crucial role at PERB of conferencing (e.g., mediating) and, if necessary, ruling after hearing on labor and management disputes and issues.

WORK PERFORMED: As an Assistant Trial Examiner 1-3, the incumbent will work under close guidance in a trainee capacity to perform the work of an ALJ. In less complex matters and under close supervision, they will prepare for and conduct prehearing conferences and assist the parties to reach an agreement. If resolution is not possible, they will conduct a hearing. They will prepare a decision in representation matters and in improper practice cases which, in both types of cases, contain a statement of the issue and relevant facts, together with a discussion and analysis of appropriate precedents. Senior Trail Examiners work more independently in a similar capacity.

Minimum Qualifications Assistant Trial Examiner 1 (SG18): Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination)

Assistant Trial Examiner 2 (SG20): Admission to NYS Bar

Assistant Trial Examiner 3 (SG22): One year as Assistant Trial Examiner 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience*

Senior Trial Examiner (SG M1): One year as an Assistant Trial Examiner 3 or admission to the NYS Bar and two years of subsequent professional legal experience*

Salary Information:
$65,164 - $80,60 (SG18)
$72,160 - $89,332 (SG20)
$80,138 - $98,882 (SG22)
$90,931 - $114,940 (SG M1)

The level at which a candidate is appointed will be dependent upon the minimum qualifications met. If hired as a trainee (Assistant Trial Examiner 1 – 3), the successful completion of each traineeship level will result in a promotion to the next level, up to a Senior Trial Examiner.

*Professional legal experience is defined as experience in the field of labor-management law and labor-management relations primarily under the Taylor Law or similar collective bargaining laws including but not limited to experience as a neutral deciding or resolving disputes over terms and conditions of employment or representation issues or as an employer or union advocate in the adjudication and resolution of such labor-management disputes.

Additional Comments This position is in the executive branch of NYS government and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Time off - 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and 13 vacation days
per year
• Paid sick leave - 8 days a year
• Your 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)
• Paid Parental Leave

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

Name Sandra Koslow

Telephone 518-457-2676

Fax

Email Address perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov

Address

Street PO Box 2074

ESP Agency Building 2, floor 20

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, your resume’, a writing sample and a list of three professional references to perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov with the subject line “Application for Trial Examiner” followed by your name. Applications received before February 7, 2025, will be considered.

PERB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation,
gender, military status, religion, or any other prohibited category.