Remote Administrative Hearing Officer

NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health care

Leave benefits

Holidays

Deferred comp

Retirement

Zusammenfassung

Hearing Officers at NYS OTDA preside over impartial hearings for applicants and recipients of social services programs, including Medicaid and foster care. You will direct witnesses, manage calendars, and draft decisions with due process and fairness in mind.

The role requires strong legal research, writing skills, and the ability to apply laws and regulations to facts. Telecommuting up to 50% may be available, with travel to various locations as assigned.

Qualifikationen

• Hearing Officers must be able to prepare and present legal arguments clearly.
• Candidates should possess strong research and writing skills for decision drafts.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing study of laws, regulations and precedents.

Aufgaben

• Preside impartial hearings for applicants and recipients of social services programs.
• Direct attendance of witnesses and production of records and documents.
• Manage hearing calendars to ensure timely hearing and decisions.

Kenntnisse

Oral advocacy

Written communications

Legal research

Policy awareness

Ausbildung

Law school graduation

NYS Bar Admission

Jobbeschreibung

Hearing Officers at NYS OTDA preside over impartial hearings for applicants and recipients of social services programs, including Medicaid and foster care. You will direct witnesses, manage calendars, and draft decisions with due process and fairness in mind.

The role requires strong legal research, writing skills, and the ability to apply laws and regulations to facts. Telecommuting up to 50% may be available, with travel to various locations as assigned.