Senior Administrative Hearing Officer - Court & Detention Services (Civil Service)

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall is seeking a Senior Administrative Hearing Officer to manage the Parking Adjudication section, ensuring fair hearings for parking citation appeals. You will supervise staff, enforce ethics and attendance policies, and guide officers and court specialists in daily adjudication operations.

The role involves developing program plans, overseeing hearings, and preparing budget and reporting. Strong knowledge of ordinances and customer service is essential for success in this city

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years in court or legal office admin with case management, parking/traffic adjudication, and heavy public contact.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead responsibilities (may be included in above).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Parking Adjudication section and ensure hearings follow city rules.
• Supervise officers and staff, set performance targets and development plans.
• Lead meetings and provide direction to Administrative Hearing officers and support staff.
• Develop and coordinate policies for adjudication programs and long-range plans.
• Prepare annual operating budget and monitor financial reports.
• Oversee hearing processes including walk-in, mail-in, and boot hearings; handle appeals.

Skills

Adjudication knowledge

Ordinances interpretation

Communication

Staff supervision

Evidence gathering

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Administrative Hearing Officer - Court & Detention Services (Civil Service)### Senior Administrative Hearing Officer - Court & Detention Services (Civil Service)Apply: 2014MAIN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 3, 2026 (12 days left to apply): 26-29370**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.**Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.**Job Summary**Manages the Parking Adjudication section, which conducts administrative hearings for the Parking Managementdivision to ensure fair and just hearings of citizens' parking citation appeals.**Job Description****Overview**The Senior Administrative Hearing Officer manages the Parking Adjudication activities to ensure they are conducted accordant to city ordinances, regulations, and other policies.**Essential Functions****1** Manages, maintains, monitors, and ensures the effective administration of the City's Parking Adjudication section and processes; ensures accurate and efficient operations of adjudication hearings.**2** Ensures the hearing officers and support staff follow and adhere to the ethics policy, attendance policy, and all other applicable polices and standards set by the City of Dallas and Municipal Court Management.**3** Supervises, plans, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides input for performance improvement and development.**4** Leads, conducts, and participates in meetings and provides direction, oversight, and support for Administrative Hearing officers and Court Specialist II.**5** Develops, implements, and coordinates policies for both short and long-range administrative adjudication program plans.**6** Prepares an annual operating budget, prepares financial reports, and monitors funding reports for accuracy, consistency, and effective management.**7** Examines all documents and supporting evidence to determine if evidence supports charges and reaches a decision about the case; conducts and handles boot and tow hearings ensuring appropriate resolution.**8** Conducts walk-in and mail-in hearings, including boot hearings, and an appeal process to accommodate all citizens' parking violation appeal hearings.**9** Implements new adjudication operational policies and procedures and monitors the process to assess results and effectiveness.**10** Reviews section's daily hearing activity reports and audits closed cases monthly for accuracy and appropriateness of actions taken by staff.**11** Responds in writing and verbally to citizens' parking violation questions and complaints, including consulting with citizens whose vehicles have been booted and/or towed to inform them of their options.**12** Reviews voided parking citations and ensures that they have been listed on the computer database.**13** Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills****1** Knowledge of principles of administrative adjudication.**2** Ability to interpret and explain parking ordinances, regulations, and policies.**3** Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.**4** Ability to handle volatile situations.**5** Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.**6** Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computers, ten- key calculator, etc.**7** Knowledge of customer service and ability to supervise and oversee other Officers.**8** Ability to gather evidence, perform research, and make sound decisions. **MIIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION*** Bachelor's Degree in business, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or other related fields. **EXPERIENCE*** Five (5) years of experience in court or legal office administration involving: + Case management + Parking or traffic citation adjudication + Customer service requiring heavy phone/public contact**AND*** One (1) year of supervisory or lead work responsibilities ( This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)**EQUIVALENCIES*** Master’s degree or higher in a specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience including one (1) year of supervisory or lead work responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements* Bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including one (1) year of supervisory or lead work responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements* Associate degree in any field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including one (1) year of supervisory or lead work responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.* High school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years of the required experience including one (1) year of supervisory or lead work responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. **OTHER REQUIREMENT*** No outstanding citations or warrants* Must be able to pass extensive background check**Salary Range**$64,251.20 - $79,809.60The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.