Hearings Officer II

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Description Of Job

The Hearings Division provides fair, impartial, and efficient administrative hearings for the department and its constituent divisions. These hearings resolve matters involving DOR regulatory divisions, (AID, MED, LED, Racing, etc.) and driving privileges cases brought by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The Division also presides over rulemaking hearings as needed to evaluate new regulations and/or rule changes proposed either by the Hearings Division or by one of the other DOR regulatory divisions.

The professional in the Hearings Officer II position will conduct administrative hearings and issue decisions on licenses issued or denied by the Colorado Department of Revenue. The Hearing Officer II position ensures individuals or businesses whose licenses have been or may be denied, revoked, suspended, or otherwise restrained in some manner, experience full due process of the law.

Primary Duties

• Conduct Administrative Hearings in Accordance with Statutory Requirements (APA, etc.) and Regulations
• Issue Written Decisions in Accordance with Model Decision Standards
• Rule on Motions
• Administrative Tasks
  
  

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H5F2TX HEARINGS OFFICER II

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in criminal or civil justice areas, or administrative law, dispute resolution, or as an adjudicator or practicing attorney

OR

Education And Experience

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in criminal or civil justice areas, or administrative law, dispute resolution, or as an adjudicator or practicing attorney equal to seven (7) years

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree and active law license
• Additional years of adjudicative/litigation experience as a hearing officer, referee, judge or practicing attorney in criminal justice, civil litigation or administrative law:
• Other experience where the applicant has acted in a quasi-adjudicative/litigation capacity in administrative law
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to write legal documents with logic, clarity and in a succinct manner
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a high volume setting
• A demonstrated understanding of Colorado laws, related to the Department of Revenue, rules and regulations of administrative law and due process
• Excellent computer skills in word processing and, an ability to learn and adapt to various cloud- based software programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload and managing a several priorities and meeting short deadlines
• Demonstrated experience and success in working remotely, managing caseloads, conducting hearings virtually, and maintaining productivity outside a traditional office setting
• Strong familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (such as Zoom, Google Meets, or similar)
• Proven ability to quickly adapt to technological changes, upgrades, or new software implementations, ensuring seamless integration into remote work practices
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain detailed records while working remotely
  

Conditions Of Employment With The CDOR

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  
  

Email Address

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

APPEAL RIGHTS

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If Not Applying Online, Submit Application To

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods Of Appointment

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.