Judicial Hearing Officer - Judiciary (Civil Service)

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Job Summary

• Presides over hearings for the adjudication of administrative citations under Dallas City Ordinance 25927, propertycode violations; under Section 54.032 of the Texas Local Government Code; under Subchapter E, Chapter 683 ofthe Texas Transportation Code; or, under Section 214.001(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code.
• Job Description

Overview

The Judicial Hearing Officer presides over hearings for the adjudication of administrative citations under Dallas City Ordinance 25927, property code violations; under Section 54.032 of the Texas Local Government Code; under Subchapter E, Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code; or, under Section 214.001(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code.

Essential Functions

1 Presides over civil administrative hearings of administrative citations issued by Dallas code officers regarding alleged violations of the Dallas City Code.

2 Makes fair and impartial rulings based on the preponderance of evidence presented at the hearing; examines witnesses and considers any evidence offered by a witness or defendant.

3 Issues orders following the hearing finding the defendant liable or not liable; assesses the applicable administrative penalties, fees, court costs, for each violation and notifies the defendant of the right to appeal.

4 Determines suspension of the imposition of the order for a set period of time in order to allow the defendant to rectify the violation if the defendant is determined not liable.

5 Determines whether a liable defendant has the financial ability to comply with the administrative Order and makes appropriate referrals or takes proper action in regards to violation, penalties, fees, and court cost.

6 Reviews, evaluates, and passes judgements on motions filed by litigants; responds to requests and litigation submissions made by individuals and other departmental employees.

7 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of Dallas City Code and other ordinances, regulations, statutes, and laws.

2 Knowledge of relevant case law.

3 Ability to administer oaths.

4 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

5 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

6 Ability to accept admissions to, and to hear and determine content of and premises and property violations under the articles described in the Position Purpose.

7 Ability to issue orders compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents.

8 Ability to assess administrative penalties, fees, and court costs.

9 Ability to question witnesses and examine evidence offered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law in the State of Texas.

LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):

State of Texas Bar Attorney License.

OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):

• •Be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• •Must be a resident of the City of Dallas at the time of employment and maintain residency in the city throughout such employment

Salary Range

$81,120.00 - $101,400.00

The 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.