Supervising Hearing Examiner (Exempt)

City of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Buffalo seeks a Supervising Hearing Examiner to supervise hearings for parking violations and to administer the bureau’s work. The role requires seven years of NY law practice and thorough knowledge of municipal and NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, plus strong legal research and memorandum drafting skills.

The incumbent will prepare judgments and executions, supervise hearings with per diem examiners, and interact with the public while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and bureau

Qualifications

• Admitted to the practice of law in New York State for at least seven years.
• Knowledge of municipal law and NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law.
• Ability to draft legal memoranda and conduct legal research.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and presides at hearings for adjudication of parking violations.
• Schedules and oversees per diem Hearing Examiners.
• Prepares judgments and executions; administers bureau programs.
• Interacts with the public and their representatives; handles complex hearing issues.

Education

Bar admission in NY State

Job description

The Supervising Hearing Examiner supervises and presides at hearings for the adjudication of charges of parking violations. S/he supervises and administers the work of the bureau and is responsible for legal matters pertaining to the bureau. Incumbents work independently and are responsible for preparing judgments and executions. The duties and minimum qualifications for this position are set forth in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law – Article 2-B, Section 236. Immediate supervision is received from the Commissioner of Parking Supervision is exercised over Hearing Examiners (part-time) and parking enforcement personnel.Supervises and presides at hearings for the adjudication of charges of parking violations and scofflaws;

• Supervises and presides at hearings for the adjudication of charges of parking violations and scofflaws;
• Schedules and supervises the per diem Hearing Examiners;
• Proposes amendments and up-dates Hearing Examiner manual to the Commissioner of Parking;
• Interacts with the general public and their representatives;
• Responsible for ex-parte hearings, hearings by mail, out of town hearings, fleet owners and other special hearings;
• Schedules appeals;
• Assists in the formulation of bureau policies and programs;
• Responsible for preparing judgments and executions;
• Supervises the Revenue Recovery Program; Serves as a member of the Appeals Board;
• Performs related duties as required.

As set forth in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Article 2-B, Subsection 236 Creation of Personnel, applicants must have been admitted to the practice of law in New York State for at least seven (7) YEARS. Note: Must present documentation to verify this experience at time of filing application.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Thorough knowledge of municipal law in the State of New York;
• Thorough knowledge of NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law;
• Thorough knowledge of the techniques employed in preparing legal memoranda, conducting legal research and analyzing legal problems;
• Working knowledge of techniques of extracting information, organizing factual and legal data into clear and logical sequences;
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with others;
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations;
• Ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly in both oral and written form;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.