Environmental Impact Examiner

Job Description

Environmental Impact Examiners are the Department's Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).
Essential Functions Include:
Conduct Administrative Adjudicatory Enforcement and Permit Hearings
Conduct Public Comment Hearings, Mediations, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
Conduct factual and legal review of Permit Applications and alleged violations of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) and other Laws administered by the Department
Schedule and conduct pre-hearing conferences
Develop factual records, examine witnesses, rule on all motions and evidence
Analyze and evaluate complex technical, scientific, and legal matters
Prepare comprehensive Hearing Reports for the Commissioner
Review and prepare Draft Final Decisions and Orders for the Commissioner

Minimum Qualifications:
Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of post-bar experience in administrative or environmental law.
This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or litigator in federal or state courts.

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of post-bar experience in administrative or environmental law.
This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or litigator in federal or state courts.