HEARINGS EXAMINER

The State of New Hampshire

Concord (NH)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 51,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Legal & Regulatory, seeks a Hearings Examiner to preside over administrative hearings and manage related proceedings. The position involves scheduling and conducting prehearing conferences, issuing orders, and drafting decisions to ensure fair adjudication of department matters.

Candidates must be an active NH Bar member with a law degree and significant administrative-law experience, including potential travel across the state.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8.5 years of experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience after high school.
Attorney with two years of experience in administrative law or related regulatory work preferred.

Responsibilities

Presides over administrative hearings for the Department and conducts prehearing conferences.
Drafts prehearing orders, proposed decisions and final decisions; administers oaths and accepts evidence.
Advises administration on policy, rules, and regulations related to hearings and program issues.
Reviews laws, regulations, and case law to determine findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Travel throughout the State to conduct hearings and fulfill duties.

Skills

Administrative law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8.5 years exp

Job description

**This position offers a Trainee Status at a pay rate of $35.62 per hour; candidate must meet the minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date***See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.The State of New Hampshire, Legal & Regulatory has a full-time vacancy for Hearings Examiner- Administrative Law Judge.

Summary

Presides over administrative hearings for the Department in appeals of Department decisions or actions involving any program administered, regulated or financed by the Department. Schedules and conducts prehearing conferences, promotes informal settlements, and issues orders and decisions. Develops and recommends policy, drafts rules and regulations, and advises administration on issues related to hearings and program issues that come to light through the appeals process.

Your Experience Counts

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 8.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 12.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be as an attorney, with two years of experience in administrative law or concerned with regulatory authority.

License / Certification

1. Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.

2. Must possess a N. H. driver's license and liability insurance coverage as required by state law. Requires travel throughout the State to conduct hearings and to fulfill other requirements of position.

Other Requirements: None.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 11.5+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: None

After-Hire Requirements: None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes / No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes / No

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD):

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Through the appeals process, reviews existing Department policies as they apply to the administration of programs and services provided by the Department, and determines whether the policies are consistent with current legal requirements and the due process of law.

Advises supervisors and managers on the need and probable impact of proposed changes in policy or revisions to existing Department policy, rules and regulations.

Schedules and conducts prehearing conferences to define and simplify the issues, identify exhibits and witnesses, facilitate settlement, and address other matters related to the prompt and orderly conduct of the proceeding.

Determines the need for formal hearings, arranges for hearings, and ensures that necessary notifications are issued to all parties. Analyzes and interprets Department and federal regulations, State and federal statutes, and State and federal case law.

Conducts administrative reviews and finds facts through examinations of parties and witnesses, and review of records and other relevant evidence. Reviews pleadings and motions prior to the hearing to determine salient issues and the best method of resolving the disputes presented in the case. Analyzes conflicting testimony and evidence received during the hearing or review process in order to afford appropriate weight to the testimony and evidence.

Presides over hearings, which includes: (a) controlling the conduct of the hearing; (b) recording the hearing; (c) administering oaths or affirmations; (d) receiving testimony; (e) ruling on motions; (f) ruling on the relevance and admissibility of testimony and exhibits; (g) admitting all relevant, reliable evidence; and (h) as necessary, ordering the submission of additional evidence to complete the record.

Researches applicable State, federal and case law, and analyzes all conflicting legal requirements. Makes findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Drafts and issues prehearing orders, orders on motions, declaratory rulings, proposed decisions and final decisions related to cases heard or reviewed, as applicable.

Conducts all aspects of the hearing and review process objectively and with appropriate demeanor. This includes treating all parties and witnesses with respect attendant to the adjudicative process, and explaining the legal procedure to parties appearing without counsel.

For further information please contact Heather Cremmen, Senior Administrative law Judge, HEATHER.T.CREMMEN@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-717-5144.

Total Compensation Information

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

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