Hearing Officer & Operations Review Specialist

Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Families in Orlando, FL seeks an Operations Review Specialist to conduct administrative hearings under the Administrative Procedures Act. The role requires a valid driver license and substantial Hearing Officer experience with URAP, to develop records, rule on motions and craft written decisions.

You will research programs, ensure hearings meet legal requirements, and manage scheduling, subpoenas, and discovery. Travel may be required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 4 or more years of experience as a Hearing Officer (the years of experience can be equivalent to the degree).
• Experience as a Hearing Officer utilizing the Uniform Rules of Administrative Procedure.
• Experience making eligibility determinations for applicants of public assistance.
• Valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the hearing following statutory guidelines.
• Administer oaths, establishes the burden and standard of proof required of the parties at the hearing.
• Develop the record, rule on motions and the admissibility of evidence.
• Research, review, analyze and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the various programs, including pertinent statutes, court decisions, Florida Administrative Code, federal regulations and the agencies’ interpretation of such authorities.
• Monitor the agencies’ implementation of these authorities to determine the correctness of the action.
• Review hearing requests for jurisdiction, facilitate settlement negotiations, issue /orders for prehearing conferences and discovery.
• Schedule the hearing, assuring all of the requirements of law have been met.
• Issue and rule on subpoena requests.
• Prepare a written decision, setting forth in a concise manner, the facts of the cases and the effect of the application of law to those facts. The decision must respond to proposed findings of fact and arguments submitted by each party.
• This position may travel as required.

Skills

Hearing Officer

Uniform Rules

Eligibility determinations

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department of Children and Families in Orlando, FL seeks an Operations Review Specialist to conduct administrative hearings under the Administrative Procedures Act. The role requires a valid driver license and substantial Hearing Officer experience with URAP, to develop records, rule on motions and craft written decisions.

You will research programs, ensure hearings meet legal requirements, and manage scheduling, subpoenas, and discovery. Travel may be required as part of duties.