Posted in Legal 30+ days ago.
8/31/2024
$60,278 to $66,693
Office of Administrative Hearings
40 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12243
14
Varies by location
NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of paraprofessional or professional experience providing services to individuals in need of and/or eligible for social services programs or implementing/administering programs regulated by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, or the New York State Department of Health.
Substitution:
OR
55 b/c: This position is eligible for 55 b/c appointment, and candidates with 55 b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55 b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and meet the qualifications listed above.
Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).
COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Full-time permanent will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates for the Fair Hearings Specialist 1 (Spanish Language) must be capable of communicating with the Spanish-speaking population regarding fair hearing-related inquiries, requests, and complaints. In processing written correspondence and e-mail requests, the incumbent must possess the ability to directly translate the incoming source documents without having to obtain verbatim written translations. In addition, in order to be considered for appointment to a Spanish language position, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish at a level that will ensure their ability to adequately perform the duties of the position.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Working for New York State:
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is looking for applicants who are seeking a rewarding career.
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is recognized as a national leader in the field of Human Services and innovative social welfare programs. OTDA is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals.
OTDA’s functions include: Providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York State’s Child Support Enforcement Program; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; supervising homeless housing and services programs; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations.
Applicants and recipients of Public Assistance, Medical Assistance, SNAP, and other social services benefit programs have a right to a fair hearing if they disagree with a decision made by the state or local government agencies or their agents. OAH Hearing Officers preside over these hearings. Tens of thousands of pro se New Yorkers exercise their due process rights to a hearing annually.
As a New York State employee, you are afforded great fringe benefits exceeding 60% of your salary. Our comprehensive package includes:
NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQI+ individuals; women; disabled individuals; and military veterans.
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