Deputy Director/Supervising Administrative Law Judge

The Deputy Director and Supervising Administrative Law Judge of the Municipal Violations Bureau will assist in the daily administrative and adjudicative task of the Bureau which includes the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication and the Parking Violations Bureau.

The purpose of the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication is to systematically address blight and quality of life violations that negatively affect individuals living in substandard properties and impact the neighborhoods surrounding such properties. The goal of the Bureau is to improve compliance with property codes that affect the health and safety of residents and vitality of our city's neighborhoods by expediting the levying of fines and penalties that remain non-compliant after an established period to remedy the violation has been given.

The purpose of the Parking Violations Bureau is to address violations or any law, rule, regulation, or ordinance providing for or regulating the parking, stopping or standing of a vehicle within the city. The goal of the Bureau is to improve compliance with parking violations that affect the safety of residents and vitality of our city's streets by expediting the levying of fines and penalties that remain non-compliant after an established period to remedy the violation has been given.

The Deputy Director will work in close collaboration with the Division of Code Enforcement and the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, as well as the City Payment Center and the Syracuse Police Department to enforce State, County, and City laws and regulations related to violations in building code and parking code that negatively impact the health, welfare and safety of the residents of the city of Syracuse.

Candidates for this role should demonstrate a passion for public service and a strong desire to help improve the city's neighborhoods. Candidates should also have a proven track-record of successful mediation and be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people in a variety of situations. The employee shall devote his or her entire work time to the managing the duties of the Bureau, and perform related work as required. This position reports to the Director of the Municipal Violations Bureau.

Typical Work Activities

• Act as the Deputy Director of the Municipal Violations Bureau (Bureau of Administrative Adjudication and Parking Violations Bureau).
• Act as the Supervising Administrative Law Judge presiding over BAA and PVB hearings and supervising BAA and PVB ALJ's.
• Oversee full-time and part-time staff members.
• Handle constituent escalations and concerns.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of municipal law as it relates to the Syracuse Property Maintenance Code, Syracuse Zoning Ordinance and New York State Property Maintenance Code and other applicable laws and regulations;
• Thorough knowledge of vehicle and traffic law as it relates to the Syracuse Traffic Code and other applicable laws and regulations;
• Through knowledge of administrative law and procedures;
• Ability to organize materials for hearings;
• Ability to produce reports on compliance outcomes;
• Ability to comprehend and carry out difficult assignments in a timely manner;
• Ability to get along and work well with others;
• Ethical conduct in the practice of law in the State of New York; and
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law within the State of New York.

Candidates must be admitted to practice before the bar of the State of New York.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or [email protected].

All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.