Duties Description This position is assigned to the Bureau of Adjudication in the Department of Health's Division of Legal Affairs (DLA).

The Bureau of Adjudication is an extremely active Bureau within DLA; annually handling and/or conducting administrative hearings on several hundred cases, hearings, and appeals. The Bureau consists of approximately fourteen professional and paraprofessional legal staff.

The Chief Administrative Law Judge manages the day-to-day operations of the Bureau, oversees the Department of Health's administrative hearing processes, and supervises all professional, paraprofessional, and clerical support staff of the Bureau. The current Chief also conducts hearings as an Administrative Law Judge in all Department hearings and appeals and is an ex-officio member of the Advisory Board to the Board of Professional Medical Conduct.

Other additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary to meet the Department's and Bureau's needs and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing, of the New York State Bar; and 8 years of relevant post-bar experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience of the Department of Health's administrative hearing system under the Public Health Law, Social Services Law, Elder Law and the pertinent regulations in titles 10 and 18 NYCRR and title 7 CFR. Candidates will also have experience serving as an Administrative Law Judge, possess strong legal skills, impeccable judgment; and be committed to working to advance the priorities of the NYS Department of Health. Demonstrable supervisory experience is essential as the position requires the management of a bureau with approximately eleven professionals who function as hearing examiners, administrative officers, administrative tribunal representatives, hearing officers and administrative law judges.

Additional Comments When 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 may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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...

Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/AC/2477



Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference CD/AC/2477 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/AC/2477, 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.