Hearing Examiner, Albany – Vacancy ID # 190286 Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency State, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Hearing Examiner, Albany – Vacancy ID # 190286 The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Legal The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $118425 to $145039 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? Yes If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 99 Washington Avenue The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12231 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Hearing Examiner will conduct administrative hearings and write decisions in cases involving the professions and occupations regulated by the NYS Department of State. The areas of jurisdiction include but not limited to real estate brokers/salespersons, cosmetologists, appearance enhancement business owners, notaries public, security guards and private investigators. The Hearing Examiner duties in Office of Administrative Hearings will include but are not limited to the following:

• Directly supervise work of Administrative Law Judges and support staff.

oAssign cases to administrative law judges. Monitor OAH calendar to ensure hearings are conducted in a timely manner. oReview work products to check for quality, accuracy, timeliness and completeness, and make edits or revisions, as necessary. oEstablish work procedures and keep track of daily work; Review and approve time and attendance, and telecommuting workplans. oMonitors and evaluate staff performance and provide feedback. oTrack progress and execution of assignments. oMonitor and evaluate performance.

• Review and monitor hearings and decisions of all assigned staff members for legal sufficiency and adherence to agency policy and procedures.
• Oversee the development of the official case record through a formal, litigated process; administer oaths; issue subpoenas, as needed; rule on the admissibility of evidence, question witnesses when required; rule on motions; structure hearing presentations; maintain order, decorum and efficiency as a court record.
• Research the record, briefs, and the law to analyze legal issues and complex legal matters; evaluate evidence; make findings of fact and conclusions of law; peer review of decisions for legal sufficiency and adherence to agency policy and procedures.
• Upon conclusion of administrative proceedings, render final decisions for the NYS Department of State.
• Keep current on rules and regulations, changes to the law, administrative directives, etc.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar Association. Six years of subsequent specialized experience as an Administrative Law Judge. Three years must have been at a supervisory level; or one year of the experience must have been at a managerial level. Education/Experience Substitutions

• Education:

  Four years of specialized experience; Associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience

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Experience:

J.D. or Master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Regulatory law experience, including experience with administrative hearings or litigation.
• Analyzing legal issues.
• Researching and interpreting complex areas of law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law. We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources / ND The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-2752 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 402-3656 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 99 Washington Avenue Suite 1150 The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12231 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.