Hearing Officer

Position InformationNY HELP: NoAgency: Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of Title: Hearing Officer 1 (Incarcerated Discipline)Occupational Category: LegalSalary Grade: 661Bargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary Range: From $97874 to $ Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Permanent Jurisdictional Class : Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage : 25%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 40Workday From : 8 AM To : 4 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : NoLocation County : Franklin Street Address : Upstate Correctional Facility : 309 Bare Hill Road City : Malone State: NY Zip Code: 12953Job Specifics 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.How to Apply Name : Michael Spring, Human Resources Specialist 1 Telephone : Fax : Email Address : Street : NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision: 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4 City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12226Notes on Applying: If interested, please send cover letter, resume and include the vacancy ID number to the contact listed. State of New York