Associate Counsel / Chief Administrative Law Judge - 2477

Position InformationNY HELP: NoAgency: Health, Department of Title: Associate Counsel / Chief Administrative Law Judge - 2477Occupational Category: LegalSalary Grade: NSBargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary Range: From $141581 to $178874 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Temporary Jurisdictional Class : Exempt Class Travel Percentage : 10%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 9 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : Albany Street Address : Division of Legal Affairs : Riverview Center City : Albany State: NY Zip Code: 12204Job Specifics 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...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Human Resources Management Group, CD/AC/2477 Telephone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax : View phone number on click.appcast.io Email Address : View email address on click.appcast.io Street : Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217: City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12237Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to View email address on click.appcast.io, 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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