Hearing Officer - Environmental Control Board

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

1d • $90

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

The Environmental Control Board (ECB) for Baltimore City is responsible for the adjudication of environmental citations, issued by other city agencies, that affect sanitation, environmental, health, safety, and other quality of life issues. The ECB is currently seeking a contract Hearing Officer to preside over their hearings. Assignments are made on a rotating basis between several other Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are independent attorneys retained by the ECB to conduct hearings for contested environmental citations, make factual and legal findings, and draft a final disposition. All hearings are conducted pursuant to the requirements and rules of the ECB and the Baltimore City Code, Art. 1, § 40, et. seq. Hearing Officers may also conduct hearings for the Department of Housing and Community Development under the Building, Fire, and Related Codes, §128, et. seq., and the Department of Public Works under the Regulations on Customer Service and Support for Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Billing and Baltimore City Code, Art. 24, § 2, et. seq. The Hearing Officer is not a board member.

Requirements

• Currently have, and will maintain throughout the life of the contract, an active Maryland license to practice law.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the full-time active practice of law, including experience practicing before federal or state courts or federal, state or local administrative agencies.
• Please upload your updated resume and writing sample with your application.

Nice To Haves

• Special consideration will be given to applicants with prior experience as a Hearing Officer or an arbitrator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a fair and impartial hearing, taking all necessary action to avoid delay in disposition of proceedings.
• Perform professional level work.
• Hear and evaluate testimony and evidence de novo to determine case facts, maintain order and decorum, dispose of objections expressed, interrogate witnesses, permit questioning and cross-examination of witnesses, ensure due process.
• Consider and rule on all procedural and other motions, including preliminary issues and motions.
• Examine case records and official files.
• Ensure that all documents and exhibits are fully documented in the record.
• Conduct legal research to fully address all legal arguments.
• Write timely recommended decisions and orders, which are binding on all parties.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees