City of Syracuse residency is required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.Job DescriptionThe employee(s) shall preside over a hearing or appeal relating to charges of municipal code violations, statutory violations and fee disputes relative to matters that constitute a danger or threat to the public health, safety or welfare consistent with New York State General Municipal Law Article 14-BB for proceedings. The employee will report to the Director and Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. This is an important administrative function involving specialized professional legal work for the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication within the Department of Finance for the City of Syracuse. Performs related work as required.Typical Work ActivitiesConducts hearings and proceedings regarding matters pending with the bureauPresides at administrative hearings concerning the resolution of issues of fact and of law; administers oaths or affirmations; may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or evidence; regulates the course of the hearings in accordance with the bureau or other applicable law; evaluates evidenceMakes final findings of fact and final decisions, determinations or ordersRenders final decisions, determinations, or orders imposing civil penaltiesHears administrative appealsMay render decisions on appealsMinimum QualificationsThree (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law within the State of New York.Special RequirementCandidates must be admitted to practice before the bar of the State of New York.BenefitsDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insuranceThe Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or personnel@syr.gov.The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or personnel@syr.gov.All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.
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