Hearing Officer (Part-Time)

Eligibility Codes

MOS Codes: 51J1 (Air Force), 27B (Army), 4411 (Marine Corps), 2517 (Navy)

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Five (5) years of experience practicing general law, preferably in labor relations and employment law; or experience practicing before federal, state, or local administrative agencies authorized to conduct evidentiary hearings.
• Experience in preparing and presenting cases before federal, state, or local courts involving employer‑employee disputes, personnel or Civil Service boards, or as a labor‑management arbitrator (desired).
• Residency within the City of El Paso city limits required by the effective date of the independent contract.

General Purpose

Under direction from the Civil Service Commission, the Hearing Officer will conduct disciplinary hearings, arbitrate appeals and grievances, and write decisions in cases involving alleged violations of local, state, and federal laws as well as the rules and regulations of the City of El Paso. This position is governed by applicable local, state, and federal laws and agency policies.

Typical Duties

• Investigate disciplinary appeals, interview complainants, and report findings.
• Conduct disciplinary hearings, deliberate, and determine judgments.
• Organize pre‑hearing meetings, evaluate evidence, review expert testimony, verify issues, and rule on motions.
• Meet with officials, appellants, or their representatives to explain rights and responsibilities.
• Ensure due process by hearing testimony, determining facts, and cross‑examining witnesses.
• Maintain complete records of evidence and testimony.
• Perform legal research as part of case analysis.
• Prepare and document findings and decisions promptly and submit them to the Civil Service Commission.
• Provide training on disciplinary hearing procedures.
• Perform related duties as required.

General Information

• This is an hourly, on‑call, as‑needed contract position.
• Applicants should submit an application and attach a detailed résumé via the City of El Paso website.
• Contact for questions: Julia Farmer, FarmerJA@elpasotexas.gov.
• All applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be able to render written opinions within the time prescribed by the Civil Service Rules.
• Selected candidates must become knowledgeable of the El Paso City Charter and Civil Service Rules and apply them at hearings.