Hearing Officer 1 (Incarcerated Discipline)

Duties Description 1. A licensed attorney who presides over administrative proceedings involving incarcerated individuals at assigned correctional facilities. 2. Arrange for witness testimony and documentary and video evidence. 3. Ensure that appropriate standards of due process are met, determine the relevancy and admissibility of evidence, and demonstrate appropriate demeanor and impartiality throughout the hearing process. 4. Evaluate evidence presented, resolve issues of law and fact, and consider mitigating and aggravating circumstances. 5. Prepare decisions that includes statements of the evidence relied upon and thorough explanations for the dispositions rendered, including the justification for any sanctions or programmatic referrals imposed. 6. Electronically record all hearings conducted and develop a complete paper record in a manner that may be utilized in the event of future litigation. 7. Maintain an appropriate degree of independence and regular contact with Counsel's Office supervisory staff. 8. Additional duties may include but are not limited to attendance at Departmental trainings, meetings, occasional travel to assist other hearing officers and drafting of Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL") appeal responses on behalf of the Department and any special assignment or detail from the Deputy Commissioner and Counsel. Minimum Qualifications Law school graduation and admission to the New York State Bar Association or admission to the Bar of a State Commonwealth other than the State of New York; AND three years of post-admission experience in adversarial proceedings including, but not limited to, criminal law, arbitration, formalized fact finding, dispute resolution, or other litigation practices. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Michael Spring, Human Resources Specialist 1 Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax Email Address View email address on click.appcast.io Address Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on Applying If interested, please send cover letter, resume and include the vacancy ID number to the contact listed. StateJobsNY