Tax Commission Hearing Officer

Tax Commission Hearing Officer

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Job Overview

The Office of Administrative Tax Appeals (OATA) is an umbrella agency comprised of the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the Tax Commission. OATA seeks attorneys to serve as Tax Commission Hearing Officers in appeals filed by taxpayers seeking not-for-profit exemptions from real property taxes after their applications for exemption were denied by the New York City Department of Finance. Hearing Officers will review taxpayer claims and documentary submissions, conduct hearings, and draft written determinations granting or denying the appeal as directed by, and under delegation from, the Tax Commission President.

Responsibilities

• Review taxpayer claims and documentary submissions, conduct hearings, and draft written determinations granting or denying the appeal as directed by the Tax Commission President.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred Skills

Candidates with five or more years of litigation experience are preferred; should have excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.

Assignment Level Requirements

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and / or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal-opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary : $96,638.00 – $146,052.00.

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