Hearings Officer (Multiple Locations)

Hearings Officer (Multiple Locations) (827187) Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. This position is in the Special Program Appeals Department. While our office is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas, work can be performed throughout the state of Texas. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or be willing to relocate to Texas. Responsibilities Prepare and review records for hearings. Respond to public and agency inquiries. Refer issues to appropriate departments. Prepare for hearings by researching laws, regulations, policies, and legal precedents. Conduct hearings and make decisions in accordance with established agency policy, rules, and applicable laws. Question witnesses and rule on admissibility of evidence. Prepare written decisions based upon evidence in the record. Type decisions using personal computer and specialized software. Ensure decisions are prepared for mailing in an accurate and timely manner. Provide guidance to others and prepare/conduct training. Maintain current knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Submit timely reports as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association plus one year of full-time experience in the practice of law or the administration of industrial or labor relations (for Hearings Officer II). For Hearings Officer III, the requirement is two years of experience. Experience may be substituted for education and vice versa. Both levels require graduation from an accredited ABA-approved law school if substituting experience for education. Admission to the State Bar of Texas. Experience conducting administrative hearings. Experience conducting Payday Law hearings. Experience conducting Tax liability hearings. Experience preparing written decisions using Microsoft Word and other computer programs. Broad knowledge and experience with agency programs. Benefits Family Friendly Certified Workplace. Competitive salary: $6,050.00-$6,837.00/month. Defined Retirement Benefit Plan. Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts. Medical insurance. Paid time off, including vacation, sick and family care leave. Additional benefits for active employees can be found at Location Primary Location: United States - Texas - Austin #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Workforce Commission