What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hearing Officer 1 (NY HELPS); OR Assistant Attorney 1; OR Assistant Attorney 2; OR Assistant Hearing position at NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance?
Job Summary
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is seeking applicants for the position of Hearing Officer. As a key member of our team, you will preside over impartial hearings for applicants and recipients of social services benefit programs administered by OTDA and other Executive agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct hearings to review and/or decide appeals arising from agency eligibility, denial, discontinuance, reduction, and/or adequacy of social services benefit program determinations.
- Review fair hearing requests and determine probable issues and apply the appropriate regulations and law.
- Issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary books, records, and other documents.
- Complete all assigned hearings and draft timely and accurate recommended decisions.
- Protect due process, remind parties of their rights, and maintain fairness, impartiality, and serenity during hearings.
Requirements
- 12 months as an Assistant Hearing Officer, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency for Hearing Officer 1 (SG-25).
- Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission for Assistant Attorney 1 (NS equated to SG-18).
- Admission to NYS Bar for Assistant Attorney 2 (NS equated to SG-20).
- 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency for Assistant Hearing Officer (NS equated to SG-22).
Working Conditions
Hearing Officers are expected to travel to various locations to conduct hearings including residences as assigned. 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.
