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. 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.
Hearing Officer and Trainee positions may be filled pursuant to the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program. If hired under the HELP Program, candidates will be appointed as non-competitive. Said positions will automatically become competitive appointments upon the conclusion of the HELP Program.
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.
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.
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. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #23235A" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
This position meets the criteria for appointment under 55-b and 55-c of Civil Service Law.