Hearing Officer, Office of Hearings and Appeals

Are you experienced with Pennsylvania administrative law? If so, consider joining the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) as a Hearing Officer. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your extensive legal background to conduct regulatory hearings as well as issue reports and recommendations for review by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB or Board). Take your career up a notch with our dedicated team of professionals!

As a Hearing Officer, you will be responsible for conducting timely administrative hearings in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Gaming Act, the Board’s Regulations, relevant portions of 1 Pa. Code (the General Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure), rules of evidence for administrative hearings, and the Board’s Code of Ethics to create a record for the Board’s future consideration. Reports and Recommendations and other legal determinations must pass scrutiny during future administrative and/or judicial review. Work involves scheduling and holding pre-hearing conferences; ruling on pre-hearing motions and requests, such as motions for continuance and discovery requests; and post-hearing motions, such as a motion to reopen the record for additional evidence. You will have the opportunity to correspond with the Board Clerk and/or the Director of Hearings and Appeals to keep assigned matters moving toward completion.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $101,092.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Salary

• $101,092/year

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, current license to practice law in Pennsylvania, and at least six years of professional legal experience.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Continued license to practice law in Pennsylvania, with membership continuously maintained during employment.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred

• Experience in the practice of Pennsylvania Administrative Law.
• Experience as a hearing officer or practice experience participating as counsel in administrative law hearings in Pennsylvania.
  

Legal Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire with a thorough background investigation, including drug screening and the subsequent review and approval by the Board.

How to Apply

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.