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Hearing Officer 1 (Hourly) - VID 228440

Part-time

New York State Civil Service

Buffalo, NY · HybridPart-time / Temporary$48.21/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$48.21/hr
Location
Buffalo, NYHybrid
Schedule
Part-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Bar Admission

Job overview

The Hearing Officer 1 conducts hearings on Alcoholic Beverage Control licensing and disciplinary matters, presides under applicable rules, and prepares written findings and legal analyses. The role also involves legal research, reviewing briefs, maintaining a complete hearing record, and supporting administrative projects. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have two years of qualifying post-Bar legal experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Conducting HearingsLegal ResearchLegal AnalysisLegal WritingWitness Credibility AssessmentElectronic DatabasesAdministrative Computer Programs

Qualifications

New York State Bar AdmissionTwo Years Post-Bar Legal Experience

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Alcoholic Beverage Control

Title Hearing Officer 1 (Hourly) - VID 228440

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $48.21 to $48.21 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 45%

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 18

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Erie

Street Address 535 Washington Street, Suite 303

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14203

Duties Description The incumbent to this position would be responsible for, but not limited to the following:• Conduct hearings relating to Alcoholic Beverage Control law licensing and disciplinary matters. • Preside over hearings following the Rules of the Authority and the State Administrative Procedure Act.• Assist parties who appear without representation.• Conduct legal research on issues pertinent to the matters before them.• Review post hearing briefs and memoranda of law.• Assure a complete record of the proceeding including material presented as exhibits.• Determine credibility of witnesses, summarize relevant facts and relevant law.• Prepare a written report on findings and conclusions. • Develop proficiency with primary electronic databases and other administrative computer programs and platforms. • Draft written analysis of Full Board hearing determinations based on legal record, including a licensing or disciplinary hearing record, and Full Board transcript. • Assist with special projects relating to legal research and administrative/archival efficiency. • Maintain communication with Hearing Bureau supervisor and staff to ensure timely assignments and completion of projects. • Perform other duties as needed/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of post-Bar legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of records or trials of adversarial proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a government agency.NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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Name Human Resources/RA

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

How this job compares

Set against the 820 open Legal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$48.21/hr
  • US median$30–34/hr29 hourly ranges

This rate, $48.21/hr, is 51% above the US median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of Legal hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Legal postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 656 postings).
Education
485 of the 820 open Legal jobs (59%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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