Hearing Officer (Part-Time)

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Service Commission for the City of El Paso Government is seeking a part-time, contract Hearing Officer to preside over employee disciplinary/grievance appeals. Assignments are made as needed based on case volume. This is an hourly on-call as-needed contract position. The Hearing Officer will conduct disciplinary hearings, arbitrate appeals, grievances and disciplines, and write decisions in cases involving alleged violations of local, state and federal laws and the rules and regulations of the City of El Paso. This position is governed by local, state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar
Five (5) years’ experience practicing general law, preferably in labor relations and employment law; or practicing before federal, state or local administrative agencies authorized to conduct evidentiary hearings.
Experience in preparing and presenting cases before federal, state or local courts involving employer-employee disputes, federal, state or local personnel or Civil Service or career service boards or as labor-management arbitrators is desired.
Residency within the City of El Paso city limits required by date the independent contract is effective.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to render written opinions within the time prescribed by the Civil Service Rules.
Must become knowledgeable of the El Paso City Charter and Civil Service Rules and be able to apply the Charter and Civil Service Rules at hearings.

Nice To Haves

Practicing labor relations and employment law
Practicing before federal, state or local administrative agencies authorized to conduct evidentiary hearings
Experience in preparing and presenting cases before federal, state or local courts involving employer-employee disputes, federal, state or local personnel or Civil Service or career service boards or as labor-management arbitrators

Responsibilities

Conduct disciplinary hearings.
Investigate disciplinary appeals, interview complainants, and report findings on investigation.
Conduct disciplinary hearings, deliberate, and determine judgment.
Organize pre-hearing meetings, evaluate evidence to be used in the hearing, review the testimony of expert witnesses, verify identified issues and provide rulings on motions.
Meet with officials, appellants or their representatives to describe their rights and responsibilities.
Ensure due process by hearing testimony in order to determine the facts and the cross-examination of witnesses.
Ensure that records contain the complete documentation of evidence and testimony.
Perform research as a part of the case analysis.
Prepare and document findings and decisions of the hearing in a timely manner and submit them to the Civil Service Commission.
Provide training on disciplinary hearing procedures.
Perform related duties, as required.