Hearings Officer

About the role

The HPHA is seeking a Hearings Officer to represent the agency in eviction hearings before the Eviction and Appeal Board and/or courts.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting rules and regulations
• Advising the Executive Director and staff on rules and regulations as related to various branch programs
• Establishing operational procedures and performing activities pertaining to hearings, grievances, and contested cases
• Solving disputes between tenants and the agency

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from a school of law recognized by the American Bar Association
• Three (3) years of general experience involving identifying, gathering, evaluating, and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and applying statutory provisions, rules, and regulations to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action on hearings
• Two (2) years of specialized experience involving knowledge of procedures and requirements pertinent to conducting hearings of contested cases in government and adjudicating hearings of contested cases that involve the interpretation and application of policies, rules, and regulations demonstrating skill in the analysis and presentation of cases or complex issues
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience including planning, organizing, staffing, policy formulations and implementation

Qualifications

Note: This position is exempt non-civil service and is on continuous recruitment until filled.

HPHA is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive compensation package with added benefits with the State of Hawaii. Salary range is commensurate with training and experience.

To apply, submit or email a cover letter, resume, and a completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment, HRD 278 to:

Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Human Resources Office - Building B
1002 N. School Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Email: **hphajobs@hawaii.gov**