State of Arizona
Job Summary
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Hearing Officer 3. This position will be responsible for handling appeals in over 35 different programs. The position will provide a fair and impartial due process proceeding, at which most parties are unrepresented by attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to: taking testimony and evidence, making a complete legal record and ensuring that due process rights are afforded to all parties.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords flexibility, autonomy and trust. Remote work is available under the State's Remote Work Program but must be in Arizona unless otherwise authorized.
Job Duties
Conduct multiple telephonic or in person hearings each day in cases of original jurisdiction, asking questions, making evidentiary rulings, and controlling the course of the hearing.
Make rules on subpoenas, postponements, withdrawals or defaults.
Review case files and/or hearing record in preparation for hearing or for appellate review of lower authority hearings and decisions.
Ensure proper legal notice to the parties of the time, date and place of hearing, and ensure the proper issues are noticed and the proper legal citations are given in the Notice of Hearing.
Timely draft and edit final decisions applying Federal and Arizona law to the facts adduced at the hearing, either for the hearing officer's own signature or for further review and signature by the Appeals Board members.
Perform legal research to properly conduct hearings and compose and edit decisions within federally mandated time limits.
Respond immediately to questions, complaints and requests for information from interested parties, Department representatives and the public.
In cases of supervisor absence, make decisions regarding leave requests, daily workflow and priorities of case adjudication, office‑operating procedures, supplies and operating needs, and/or work on special assignments and attend needed training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, departmental policy, and precedential decisions for more than 35 different programs.
Up‑to‑date awareness of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, interpretations, and court decisions.
Extensive working knowledge of the rules of evidence, rules of administrative procedure, rules of judicial and legal ethics.
Knowledge of state personnel regulations, purchasing procedures and personnel evaluation regulations.
Extensive knowledge of administrative hearing procedure for the conduct and review of hearings.
Human behavior and psychology.
Proficiency with appeals case tracking program, word processing software, digital imaging software and other computer programs.
Computer operation, Internet legal research, and operational knowledge of legal research search engines.
Excellent time management and project management skills in order to conduct a high volume of highly charged hearings.
Ability to compose a quasi‑judicial decision by determining what evidence is necessary to support the decision, and which evidence is not relevant, material, or dispositive.
Analyze, weigh and appraise facts and apply legal authority and legal principles.
Conduct complex quasi‑judicial, de novo and supplemental administrative hearings.
Write clearly and plainly without specialized terminology about complex legal issues.
Diplomatically control conflict situations through persuasion and force of personality.
Abilities
Listen for long periods and process large amounts of factual material.
Speak and communicate orally for extended periods.
Operate a variety of business machines including telephone, computer and software programs.
Sit uninterrupted for long periods.
Read and comprehend large volumes of printed material quickly.
Analyze complex information and synthesize it from various sources.
Focus without distraction on complex, detailed tasks for long periods.
Observe details and nuances of human behavior and demeanor.
Selective Preferences
Five years practice of law.
Graduation from an accredited undergraduate university or college.
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Membership and maintains good standing with Bar Association.
Computer training from DES, Westlaw, Lexis, Case management systems, Outsource computer training.
Participation in Bar Association sponsored continuing legal education programs.
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long‑term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi‑weekly for the first 3 years.
Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi‑weekly.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
Contact For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Frank Topor at 480‑536‑3791 or OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Frank Topor at 480‑536‑3791 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords flexibility, autonomy and trust. Remote work is available under the State's Remote Work Program but must be in Arizona unless otherwise authorized.
Job Duties
Conduct multiple telephonic or in person hearings each day in cases of original jurisdiction, asking questions, making evidentiary rulings, and controlling the course of the hearing.
Make rules on subpoenas, postponements, withdrawals or defaults.
Review case files and/or hearing record in preparation for hearing or for appellate review of lower authority hearings and decisions.
Ensure proper legal notice to the parties of the time, date and place of hearing, and ensure the proper issues are noticed and the proper legal citations are given in the Notice of Hearing.
Timely draft and edit final decisions applying Federal and Arizona law to the facts adduced at the hearing, either for the hearing officer's own signature or for further review and signature by the Appeals Board members.
Perform legal research to properly conduct hearings and compose and edit decisions within federally mandated time limits.
Respond immediately to questions, complaints and requests for information from interested parties, Department representatives and the public.
In cases of supervisor absence, make decisions regarding leave requests, daily workflow and priorities of case adjudication, office‑operating procedures, supplies and operating needs, and/or work on special assignments and attend needed training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, departmental policy, and precedential decisions for more than 35 different programs.
Up‑to‑date awareness of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, interpretations, and court decisions.
Extensive working knowledge of the rules of evidence, rules of administrative procedure, rules of judicial and legal ethics.
Knowledge of state personnel regulations, purchasing procedures and personnel evaluation regulations.
Extensive knowledge of administrative hearing procedure for the conduct and review of hearings.
Human behavior and psychology.
Proficiency with appeals case tracking program, word processing software, digital imaging software and other computer programs.
Computer operation, Internet legal research, and operational knowledge of legal research search engines.
Excellent time management and project management skills in order to conduct a high volume of highly charged hearings.
Ability to compose a quasi‑judicial decision by determining what evidence is necessary to support the decision, and which evidence is not relevant, material, or dispositive.
Analyze, weigh and appraise facts and apply legal authority and legal principles.
Conduct complex quasi‑judicial, de novo and supplemental administrative hearings.
Write clearly and plainly without specialized terminology about complex legal issues.
Diplomatically control conflict situations through persuasion and force of personality.
Abilities
Listen for long periods and process large amounts of factual material.
Speak and communicate orally for extended periods.
Operate a variety of business machines including telephone, computer and software programs.
Sit uninterrupted for long periods.
Read and comprehend large volumes of printed material quickly.
Analyze complex information and synthesize it from various sources.
Focus without distraction on complex, detailed tasks for long periods.
Observe details and nuances of human behavior and demeanor.
Selective Preferences
Five years practice of law.
Graduation from an accredited undergraduate university or college.
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Membership and maintains good standing with Bar Association.
Computer training from DES, Westlaw, Lexis, Case management systems, Outsource computer training.
Participation in Bar Association sponsored continuing legal education programs.
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long‑term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi‑weekly for the first 3 years.
Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi‑weekly.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
Contact For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Frank Topor at 480‑536‑3791 or OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Frank Topor at 480‑536‑3791 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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