Judicial Hearing Officer - Judiciary (Civil Service)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Presides over civil administrative hearings of administrative citations issued by Dallas code officers regarding alleged violations of the Dallas City Code.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reviews, evaluates, and passes judgements on motions filed by litigants; responds to requests and litigation submissions made by individuals and other departmental employees.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of Dallas City Code and other ordinances, regulations, statutes, and laws.
• Knowledge of relevant case law.
• Ability to administer oaths.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• 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.
• Ability to issue orders compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents.
• Ability to assess administrative penalties, fees, and court costs.
• Ability to question witnesses and examine evidence offered.

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law in the State of Texas.
• State of Texas Bar Attorney License.
• 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.

Pay

Salary range: $81,120.00 - $101,400.00. The salary listed is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.