Chronic Appeals Analyst

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety.

The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.

Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities.

The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7, diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit a Chronic Appeals Analyst to assist with all aspects of the Chronic Appeals Unit at the Health Management Division.

Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Track and process designation of chronic absence and chronic appeals for the Department.
• Track and Process all HMD suspensions, medical separations, and terminations from the department.
• Track and Process resignations from members of service out sick.
• Assist with the process and serving of OATH, AWOL paperwork to members of service.
• Monitor staff overtime (uniform and non-uniform).
• Maintain and complete the UF53 including monthly and weekly reports.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment, or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and / or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or

2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or

4. Education and / or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

Preferred Skills

Excellent Oral and Communication Skills-Excellent Research and Analytical Skills-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite-Possess a Valid Driver's License-Associate degree form Accredited College or University-Firearm Qualified

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.

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Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.