Job Location: Department of Human Services Hearing Officer (Attorney 3) Knox County The Department of Services mission is to offer temporary economic assistance, work opportunities and protective services to improve the lives of Tennesseans. Our vision is to be a leader in effectively partnering with human service customers in establishing or re-establishing self-sufficiency to create a better quality of life. Position Responsibilities: Ensure that all hearings are recorded per applicable regulations and rules; Ensure hearings are conducted fairly and that due process is administered on all cases, while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties; Ensure all parties understand and follow the procedures of the hearing; Determine the issue(s) to be presented for each hearing; rule on objections, motions and admissibility of evidence; issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings; and examine witnesses when necessary to gain all requisite facts; Generate a written Initial Order within the specified time limits; Clearly set forth the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and remedy prescribed; and, Answer petitions for reconsideration of the Initial Order within the specified time frame. Position Requirements: The Hearing Officer must be a law school graduate and must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee at the time of submission of application materials. Ideal candidate will also have 2 years minimum experience as a practicing attorney. Competencies: Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, and Excel; High level of organizational skills and time management; Verbal communication and presentation skills; Ability to remain neutral during contested hearings; Possess and maintain a working knowledge of all facets of the Division and a working knowledge of all programs administered by the Department of Human Services; Demonstrate knowledge of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules of Evidence, and Code of Federal Regulations. Will not engage in inappropriate ex parte communication; Research and analyze applicable regulations, statutes, laws, and policies to determine conclusions of law; and, Identify the findings of facts based upon the testimony and evidence proffered at the hearing and set forth in the Initial Order. Information regarding State of Tennessee benefits:
Job Location: Department of Human Services Hearing Officer (Attorney 3) Knox County The Department of Services mission is to offer temporary economic assistance, work opportunities and protective services to improve the lives of Tennesseans. Our vision is to be a leader in effectively partnering with human service customers in establishing or re-establishing self-sufficiency to create a better quality of life. Position Responsibilities: Ensure that all hearings are recorded per applicable regulations and rules; Ensure hearings are conducted fairly and that due process is administered on all cases, while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties; Ensure all parties understand and follow the procedures of the hearing; Determine the issue(s) to be presented for each hearing; rule on objections, motions and admissibility of evidence; issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings; and examine witnesses when necessary to gain all requisite facts; Generate a written Initial Order within the specified time limits; Clearly set forth the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and remedy prescribed; and, Answer petitions for reconsideration of the Initial Order within the specified time frame. Position Requirements: The Hearing Officer must be a law school graduate and must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee at the time of submission of application materials. Ideal candidate will also have 2 years minimum experience as a practicing attorney. Competencies: Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, and Excel; High level of organizational skills and time management; Verbal communication and presentation skills; Ability to remain neutral during contested hearings; Possess and maintain a working knowledge of all facets of the Division and a working knowledge of all programs administered by the Department of Human Services; Demonstrate knowledge of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules of Evidence, and Code of Federal Regulations. Will not engage in inappropriate ex parte communication; Research and analyze applicable regulations, statutes, laws, and policies to determine conclusions of law; and, Identify the findings of facts based upon the testimony and evidence proffered at the hearing and set forth in the Initial Order. Information regarding State of Tennessee benefits:
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