Hearing Officer 1 (Hourly)

Duties

Preside over administrative matters (including pre-hearing conferences, status conferences, and hearings) where the subject of a substantiated report of abuse or neglect challenges that determination; rule on various issues including objections by parties, relevancy and admissibility of evidence and exhibits, and requests for adjournment; consider and evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence; consider and evaluate lay and expert testimony; and apply appropriate laws and regulations to the facts and evidence.

Follows proper office procedures; ensures that each matter is scheduled effectively within guidelines; and maintains proper documentation of each administrative matter.

Maintain order and control of each appearance while remaining respectful.

Issue reports and recommendations, setting forth the determination of the issues at the conclusion of the hearing. The report and recommendation will include reasons and factual basis for the determination, a description of the issues, a recitation of relevant facts, an assessment of the credibility of testifying witnesses, the applicable statutory and regulatory authority, findings of fact, conclusions of law and a recommendation to the Executive Director.

Utilize legal research techniques and have strong analytical skills and communication skills, including both verbal and written.

Review new legislation, regulations and other developments that have an impact on the conduct of hearings or on hearing decisions, and study court cases having an impact on the hearing process.

Minimum Qualifications

Current New York State employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Hearing Officer 1 and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

NY-HELPS NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

Additional Comments

Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note this position may be filled in any of the following locations: Delmar, Schenectady, Brooklyn, Glens Falls, Syracuse, Utica, Plainview, or Rockland.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

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

Email Address: jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address: Notes on Applying
Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume to jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.