ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE                                           6206

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class has jurisdiction to hear and decide cases brought against someone for violating the Town Code and assess civil penalties pursuant to that Town Code where the violation charge has been sustained.  Work is performed in conformance with the policies pursuant to § 382 of New York State General Municipal Law and requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment on technical and procedural matters.  Work is reviewed by the Director through reports and conferences. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

             Presides over a court, hears and decides Notice of Violation cases, and assesses civil penalties;

             Administers oaths and affirmations, examines witnesses, rules upon offers of proof, receives evidence, and oversees, regulates, orders, and enforces such discovery as appropriate under the circumstances;

             Regulates the course of the hearing in accordance with the rules of the Director or other applicable law;

             Holds conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues;

             Rules on procedural requests or similar matters;

             Makes final findings of fact and final decisions, determinations or orders;

             Imposes monetary penalties as provided by law for each violation;

             May act as an appeals panel.

                       

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of administrative law and procedures; ability to prepare legal instruments on behalf of the Director; ability to present clear and concise arguments pertaining to matters of litigation; ability to gather, organize and evaluate material; ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative; ability to establish and maintain effec­tive working relationships with attorneys and the general public; physical condition commensu­rate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

             At the time of appointment, employees must possess a license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York and must have been admitted to practice for at least five (5) years.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must maintain a New York State license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York while employed in this title.

 

Appointment in this title is by the Director of the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication.

 

 

09/01/2020

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Pending (Non-Competitive)