Date Posted:

08/28/26

Applications Due:

09/14/26

Vacancy ID:

222763 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyHealth, Department of TitleHealth Hearing Examiner (NY HELPS) - Multiple Occupational CategoryLegal Salary Grade28 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $112528 to $138203 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyAlbany Street AddressDivision of Legal Affairs, Bureau of Adjudicaton 150 Broadway CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12204 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe Health Hearing Examiner will report to the Director, Bureau of Adjudication and will be responsible for the conduct of administrative hearings pursuant to The State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA), Public Health Law (PHL) and 10 NYCRR (DOH Regulations). Responsibilities of the incumbent Health Department Hearing Examiner are as follows: Serve as the Commissioner's designee for the purpose of conducting impartial hearings. Render legal rulings, decisions, recommendations, and determinations. Maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit objectivity, and control the hearing environment. Supervise the preparation of documents and the integrity of testimony for entry into the record. Assure that a transcribed record of the hearing is created that reflects all relevant occurrences, including off the record discussions. Be cognizant of the legal and factual issues relevant to the hearing in progress. At the completion of the hearing prepare findings of fact, conclusions of law and decisions, determinations and/or recommendations within the statutory and regulatory time limits. Assure that all affected parties are properly notified of the hearing disposition. Minimum QualificationsCurrent New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Health Hearing Examiner, SG-28, OR; Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at SG-26 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Non-Competitive Candidates via

NY HELPS

Program:

Admission to the New York State Bar, and five years of subsequent legal experience, including either one year as a presiding hearing officer in patient care, enforcement and disciplinary hearings against professionals, eligibility hearings, Social Security or Medicaid; or two years as the attorney of record in administrative proceedings involving patient care, enforcement and disciplinary hearings against professionals, eligibility hearings, Social Security or Medicaid; or one year as a judge in the unified court system. Additional CommentsWhen reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. This position is part of the

NYS HELPS

program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more.

.. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: ://health.ny/commissioner/index.htm If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.

Reasonable.

Accommodation@health.ny to make a request. The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Management Group, CD/HHE/MULTI Telephone518-486-1812 Fax518-473-3395 Email Addressresume@health.ny Address StreetCorning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217 CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12237 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny, with Reference

CD/HHE/MULTI

included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/HHE/MULTI, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.