Hearings Officer II

Title: Hearings Officer II
Type : Hybrid 
Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TAA-02176-12.2024

Department

Department of Revenue

Location: Lakewood United States

Job Description:

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. 

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video! 

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What Happens After You Apply.

The Hearings Division provides fair, impartial, and efficient administrative hearings for the department and its constituent divisions. These hearings resolve matters involving DOR regulatory divisions, (AID, MED, LED, Racing, etc.) and driving privileges cases brought by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The Division also presides over rulemaking hearings as needed to evaluate new regulations and/or rule changes proposed either by the Hearings Division or by one of the other DOR regulatory divisions.

The professional in the Hearings Officer II position will conduct administrative hearings and issue decisions on licenses issued or denied by the Colorado Department of Revenue. The Hearing Officer II position ensures individuals or businesses whose licenses have been or may be denied, revoked, suspended, or otherwise restrained in some manner, experience full due process of the law. 

Primary Duties

• Conduct Administrative Hearings in Accordance with Statutory Requirements (APA, etc.) and Regulations
• Issue Written Decisions in Accordance with Model Decision Standards
• Rule on Motions
• Administrative Tasks

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

H5F2TXHEARINGS OFFICER II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in criminal or civil justice areas, or administrative law, dispute resolution, or as an adjudicator or practicing attorney 

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in criminal or civil justice areas, or administrative law, dispute resolution, or as an adjudicator or practicing attorney equal to seven (7) years

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree and active law license

• Additional years of adjudicative/litigation experience as a hearing officer, referee, judge or practicing attorney in criminal justice, civil litigation or administrative law:

• Other experience where the applicant has acted in a quasi-adjudicative/litigation capacity in administrative law

• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to write legal documents with logic, clarity and in a succinct manner

• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a high volume setting

• A demonstrated understanding of Colorado laws, related to the Department of Revenue, rules and regulations of administrative law and due process

• Excellent computer skills in word processing and, an ability to learn and adapt to various cloud- based software programs

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision

• Proven success organizing and tracking workload and managing a several priorities and meeting short deadlines

• Demonstrated experience and success in working remotely, managing caseloads, conducting hearings virtually, and maintaining productivity outside a traditional office setting

• Strong familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (such as Zoom, Google Meets, or similar) 

• Proven ability to quickly adapt to technological changes, upgrades, or new software implementations, ensuring seamless integration into remote work practices

• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain detailed records while working remotely

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. 

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. 

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. 

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment.  If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.