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

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.

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.

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

Please click on the following link 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.

Remarks :

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #25004SNY" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ("BIPOC"); LGBTQIA individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on Applying To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and / or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #25004SNY" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor's Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.