Full time permanent or temporary appointments will be made. Hearing Officers are expected to travel to various locations to conduct hearings including residences as assigned. You may be eligible to be appointed into a legal traineeship. Trainees must be admitted to practice in New York State within two years of starting the traineeship. Outside activities, including volunteer activities conducted outside work hours require permission and review by OTDA’s ethics officer.
Applicants should include preferred office assignment(s) and highlight relevant legal experience, training, decision making, teamwork, and leadership in cover letters and resumes. A writing sample may be requested.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 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:
- Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision.
- Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
- Up to thirteen paid holidays per calendar year.
- Pre-Tax Health Care.
- Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans.
- Access to financial assistance for further career-related study.
- Membership in the New York State Retirement System.
Please click on the following link to get a better understanding of the position and the great benefits of working for New York State.
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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates currently in Law School who are expected to graduate in May of 2024 are encouraged to apply.
Remarks:
- Candidates should reference posting #24-139SNY when submitting your application.
- If submitting electronically, please reference posting #24-139SNY as part of your subject line.
- If you are interested in applying to this position, please visit how to apply for applicant instructions.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #24139SNY" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.