NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance ยท 1 month ago
Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $121K/yr
1+ years expThe New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance is seeking Hearing Officers to serve as Administrative Law Judges presiding over impartial hearings for social services benefit programs. The role involves conducting hearings, analyzing data, and making fair decisions regarding eligibility and benefits for applicants and recipients.
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Responsibilities
Reviews requests for hearings to determine probable issues and apply the appropriate regulations and sections of law
Directs the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary books, records and other documents
Manages hearing calendars to ensure all cases are heard and decided in a timely manner as prescribed by applicable statute
Conducts hearings to review and/or decide appeals from agency determinations, claims regarding issues such as eligibility for benefits, discontinuance, denial, adequacy, or reduction of benefits, revocation or suspension of licenses, violations of State laws, and enforcement of health and safety laws and regulations
Instructs the parties of their rights; and maintains an atmosphere of fairness, impartiality and due process
Administers oaths and affirmations
Elicits testimony from parties relative to the issues of the hearing and questions witnesses to obtain facts
Rules on various issues including objections by parties, relevancy and admissibility of evidence and exhibits, and requests for adjournment
Organizes legal information or records; receives and identified all exhibits produced and enters admissible evidence into the record
Maintains a record of the hearing proceeding
Applies appropriate laws, regulations and policies to the facts and evidence
Analyzes data to discover facts in case. Research laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions
Decides the issue being adjudicated as authorized by the applicable statue or rule
Drafts written opinions and decisions. When designated, may issue final and binding hearing decisions
Recommends the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions
May explain to parties how to appeal unfavorable rulings
Reviews new legislation, regulations and other developments that have an impact on the conduct of hearings or on hearing decisions, and studies court cases having an impact on the hearing process
May assist in defending lawsuits regarding hearing decisions by conducting research, drafting briefs and other supporting documents
May assist in post issuance review of hearing decisions by conducting research and drafting responses to review requests
Qualification
Required
Hearing Officer 1 (SG-25): 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
Assistant Attorney 1 (NS equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission
Assistant Attorney 2 (NS equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar
Assistant Hearing Officer (NS equated to SG-22): 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
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
Preferred
Experience with social service benefit programs is helpful but not necessary
Ideal candidates are passionate, polite, patient, have a strong academic background, and can handle a fast-paced workload
It helps to be energetic, creative, well-organized, independent, hard-working, personable, with oral advocacy and succinct writing skills
Successful candidates should research OTDA and OAH before submitting cover letters and resumes
We recommend reviewing the OTDA and OAH websites, New York State Social Services Law Section 22 et seq., 18 NYCRR 358 et seq., Goldberg v. Kelly, 397 US 254 (1970), and Executive Order 131 issued by Governor Mario Cuomo on December 4, 1989
Benefits
Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision.
Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
Up to thirteen paid holidays per calendar year.
Pre-Tax Health Care.
Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans.
Access to financial assistance for further career-related study.
Membership in the New York State Retirement System.
Company
NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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