Hearing Examiner - Albany, United States - Office of Cannabis Management

Office of Cannabis Management
Office of Cannabis Management
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Albany, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Duties Description


The Hearing Examiner will report to the Chief Administrative Law Judge and serve as an integral member of the Office of Administrative Hearings.

The Hearing Examiner will be responsible for presiding at administrative hearings of an adversarial nature including, but not limited to, preparing post-hearing proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and proposed recommendations for review by the Cannabis Control Board.


Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Preside over administrative hearings scheduled by the Office of Cannabis Management concerning alleged violations of the Cannabis Law and enforcement thereof.
  • Maintain fairness, impartiality, and due process, as set forth in the NY State Administrative Procedure Act and the agency's applicable rules and regulations, for all parties present at a hearing.
  • Manage hearing calendars to ensure all cases are heard and decided in a timely manner as prescribed by applicable requirements.
  • Issue, or cause to be issued, subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary books, records, and other documents.
  • Administer oaths and affirmations, including examining witnesses under oath.
  • Rule on various interlocutory issues including objections by parties, relevancy and admissibility of evidence and exhibits, and due dates for submissions by the parties and requests for extensions of time or adjournments.
  • Review and consider case law, legislation, regulations, executive orders, testimony, submissions by the parties, and other legal materials for purposes of making interlocutory rulings, preparing posthearing proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and proposed recommendations for review by the Cannabis Control Board.
  • Maintain an organized record of the hearing proceeding.
  • Upon conclusion of administrative proceedings, render final decisions.
  • Keep current on rules and regulations, changes to the law, administrative directives, etc.
  • Work with or supervise Legal Assistants.
  • Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Additional Comments

NOTE:

  • Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.


The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission.

We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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