Hearing Officer - Legal Analyst - OGC

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to appoint a Hearing Officer in Dauphin County, a position that entails serving as the presiding authority during various proceedings. This role involves overseeing hearings, drafting legal opinions, making determinations, and carrying out related responsibilities. As the presiding officer, you will be responsible for deciding who may participate in the hearings and to what extent, as well as for admitting evidence into the official record or rejecting submitted documents and oral testimonies. Additionally, you will issue decisions and orders that will stand as final unless they are appealed. This position represents a management-level legal support role within the Office of Chief Counsel, with all activities subject to oversight and evaluation by the Executive Deputy Chief Counsel and the Administrative Officer. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Requirements

This role functions as the adjudicator during hearings, necessitating the application of the Agency's established policies and procedures. It is essential for the individual in this position to engage in unbiased fact-finding, relying solely on the evidence presented throughout the hearings. The outcomes of these hearings must be determined based on the factual findings established during the proceedings. Additionally, all hearings will be meticulously recorded in official electronic databases and maintained in formal records. It is imperative that all responsibilities associated with this role are executed independently, with a commitment to fairness and impartiality throughout the process.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time with required in office days for training and meetings.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; or
• Three years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• Five years of legal research and analysis experience including three years at the professional level, and an associate’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional experience in legal research and analysis.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirement:

• You must possess good interpersonal skills: including active listening, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.