Disciplinary Hearing Officer - Part-Time, On-Call

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of El Paso is seeking a part-time, contract Hearing Officer to preside over employee disciplinary and grievance appeals. Assignments are made as needed based on case volume and are paid on an hourly on-call basis.

Under direction from the Civil Service Commission, you will conduct hearings, arbitrate appeals and write decisions in cases involving local, state and federal laws and City rules. Residency in El Paso is required by the start date.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Five 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 presenting cases before federal, state or local courts involving employer-employee disputes, personnel or Civil Service boards.
• Residency within the City of El Paso city limits by the start date of the independent contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct disciplinary hearings and arbitrate appeals, grievances and disciplines and write decisions in cases involving local, state and federal laws and the rules and regulations of the City of El Paso.
• Organize pre-hearing meetings, evaluate evidence to be used in the hearing, review testimony of expert witnesses, verify issues and provide rulings on motions.
• Meet with officials, appellants or their representatives to describe rights and responsibilities and ensure due process by hearing testimony to determine facts.
• Ensure records contain complete documentation of evidence and testimony; perform research as part of case analysis; prepare and document findings and decisions in a timely manner.
• Provide training on disciplinary hearing procedures and perform related duties as required.

Skills

Labor relations

Employment law

Evidentiary hearings

Oral and written communication

Job description

The City of El Paso is seeking a part-time, contract Hearing Officer to preside over employee disciplinary and grievance appeals. Assignments are made as needed based on case volume and are paid on an hourly on-call basis.

Under direction from the Civil Service Commission, you will conduct hearings, arbitrate appeals and write decisions in cases involving local, state and federal laws and City rules. Residency in El Paso is required by the start date.