Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)

Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)

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Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)

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NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance provided pay range

This range is provided by NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$66,951.00 / yr - $121,413.00 / yr

Description

Duties Description

Hearing Officers will serve as Administrative Law Judges presiding over impartial hearings for applicants and recipients of, social services benefit programs administered by OTDA and other Executive agencies (e.g., the Department of Health's Medicaid program, the Office of Children and Family Services' foster care and childcare programs, and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities waiver programs).

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Conduct hearings to review and / or decide appeals arising from agency eligibility, denial, discontinuance, reduction, and / or adequacy of social services benefit program determinations. They may also preside over hearings addressing fraud, license revocation or suspension, violations, or health and safety enforcement.
• Review fair hearing requests and determine probable issues and apply the appropriate regulations and law. They may issue, or cause to be issued, subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary books, records, and other documents. They complete all assigned hearings and draft timely and accurate recommended decisions.
• During hearings, protect due process, remind parties of their rights, and maintain fairness, impartiality, and serenity. Hearing Officers may administer oaths and affirmations, elicit relevant testimony from parties, and question witnesses. They rule on various issues including objections, evidence, and adjournments. Hearing Officers review and approve settlements.
• Organize legal information and records, develop, and maintain a complete hearing record including recordings, determine credibility, apply laws, regulations, and policies to the facts and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions, analyze data, research laws, regulations, policies, and precedential decisions. Draft written opinions and decisions. Explain how parties may appeal unfavorable rulings when appropriate.
• Besides presiding over hearings and drafting recommended decisions, Hearing Officers may be assigned to review new legislation, regulations, case law, and other developments potentially impacting social services benefit programs or administrative hearings. Hearing Officers may assist in defending lawsuits regarding hearing decisions by conducting research, drafting briefs, and other supporting documents.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Qualifications

Competitive Qualifications

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https : / / careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov / cmo / gotit /

Please note : Titles which require special qualifications must also meet the following criteria :

Desired Competencies

Additional Comments

Full time permanent appointments will be made. Hearing Officers are expected to travel to various locations to conduct hearings including residences as assigned. You may be eligible to be appointed into a legal traineeship. Trainees must be admitted to practice in New York State within two years of starting the traineeship. Outside activities, including volunteer activities conducted outside work hours require permission and review by OTDA's ethics officer.

Applicants should include preferred office assignment(s) and highlight relevant legal experience, training, decision making, teamwork, and leadership in cover letters and resumes. A writing sample may be requested.

Candidates with no previous service with a New York State Executive Branch Agency will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC) at 518-457-4272, or BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.

Working For New York State

THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE (OTDA) IS LOOKING FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE SEEKING A REWARDING CAREER.

The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is recognized as a national leader in the field of Human Services and innovative social welfare programs. OTDA is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals.

OTDA's functions include : Providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York State's Child Support Enforcement Program; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; supervising homeless housing and services programs; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations.

Applicants and recipients of Public Assistance, Medical Assistance, SNAP, and other social services benefit programs have a right to a fair hearing if they disagree with a decision made by the state or local government agencies or their agents. OAH Hearing Officers preside over these hearings. Tens of thousands of pro se New Yorkers exercise their due process rights to a hearing annually.

Benefits

As a New York State employee, you are afforded great fringe benefits exceeding 60% of your salary. Our comprehensive package includes :

Please see the following link : https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=XfSQrGEASUk to get a better understanding of the position and the great benefits of working for New York State.

NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ("BIPOC"); LGBTQI+ individuals; women; disabled individuals; and military veterans.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Government Administration

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