Duties Description The Hearing Officer 1 (Human Rights) is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility of remote work, but travel may be required. This will be discussed in greater detail at the time of the interview.
Hearing Officer 1 (Human Rights), acting as Administrative Law Judge, conducts formal public hearings in cases of discrimination and discriminatory practices in employment, housing, public accommodations or other conditions defined in the Human Rights Law where the agency has found probable cause for complaint and where the respondent fails to conciliate or the complainant objects to the terms of reconciliation.
The Hearing Officer 1 (Human Rights) considers questions of fact and law brought forth at hearing, prepares reports of findings and conclusions, makes recommendations in the form of an order for issuance by the Commissioner of Human Rights to dismiss the case or to require the respondent to cease from any unlawful discriminatory practice indicated during the hearing and to require the respondent to take appropriate corrective action; may award compensatory damages to the complainant; may issue adjournment of hearings; subpoenas witnesses; receives testimony under oath, as well as exhibits and documentary evidence; examines witnesses; rules on objections to the admissibility of evidence and to the conduct of the hearing; evaluates the records of the hearing; researches and determines the pertinent rules of law.
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have four years of subsequent full-time legal experience engaged in the promotion and protection of human or civil rights under the New York State Human Rights Law (or related federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws), and involved in the conduct of trials or adversary proceedings, judicial or quasi- judicial, before a court of record or governmental agency.
Additional Comments The New York State Division of Human Rights is a nation-leading civil rights enforcement agency tasked with combating hate, bias, and discrimination through the enforcement of the New York State Human Rights Law-one of the most expansive state-level civil rights laws anywhere in the country.
The Division is committed to creating an environment where employees and the New Yorkers we serve feel they belong, and the Division knows diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are foundational to every aspect of civil rights work. The Division is an equal opportunity employer, and recognizes that diversity in the workforce is critical. The Division encourages people living with disabilities and applicants from all communities to apply.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.
Salaries are non-negotiable. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the posted salary range.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
