What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Law Judge position at NYS Public Employment Relations Board?
PERB Administrative Law Judges act as first-level judges in the administrative labor relations framework established in New York State by the Taylor Law and State Employment Relations Law. ALJs perform the crucial role at PERB of conferencing (e.g., mediating) and, if necessary, ruling after hearing on labor and management disputes and issues.
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
WORK PERFORMED : The ALJ prepares for and conducts prehearing conferences, assisting the parties to reach an agreement. If resolution is not possible, the ALJ will conduct a hearing. The ALJ prepares 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. The decision becomes binding on the parties if it is not appealed to the Board. The ALJ also engages in legal research and prepares correspondence and other writings in response to inquiries received from PERB's constituents.
This position is located in Albany, NY. Incumbents may be allowed to work up to 50% remote, depending on work demands and after initial training. Candidates under consideration will be required to attend an in-person interview in the Albany, NY offices of PERB.
Minimum Qualifications : Admission to the New York State Bar and six years of substantial 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.
Notes on Applying - You must submit a cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, along with your resume’, a writing sample and a list of three references including at least one management and one labor representative. Applications should be submitted to perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov with the subject line “Application for Administrative Law Judge” followed by your name.
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.