Hearing Officer(Nevada Licensed Attorney)

Announcement Number: 1041757554

Joe Lombardo
Governor
Jack Robb
Director
Bachera Washington
Administrator
STATE OF NEVADA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Division of Human Resource Management
209 E. Musser Street, Suite 101 | Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 684-0150 | http://hr.nv.gov | Fax: (775) 684-0122
HEARING OFFICER (Nevada Licensed Attorney)
I. General Information
Pursuant to State requirements, the state of Nevada, through the Department of Administration,
Division of Human Resource Management, is soliciting resumes and supplemental information
from Nevada licensed attorneys for a Hearing Officer position. The location of this position
will be determined by where the successful candidate resides. The contract period will run
from approximately July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. The contract rate for services is
$100/hr. Hearings assigned to this position are primarily conducted in Carson City and Las
Vegas but may be held in other locations throughout the State such as Lovelock, Elko and Ely.
Whenever possible, video conferencing will be used for hearings held outside of the location
of the successful candidate. If travel outside of the successful candidate's location is required,
mileage/airfare and per diem expenses will be reimbursed at the U.S. General Services
Administration rate. Billing claims must be submitted at the completion of each case. The
Hearing Officer must complete the appropriate documents through the Controller's Office to
receive payment. At the time of contract awarding, certain insurance coverage may be required
unless waived by the State's Risk Management Division and Attorney General's Office.
Additionally, a Nevada State business license issued by the Secretary of State's Office is
required.
II. Summary Scope of Work
The Nevada licensed attorney hearing officer will provide for the resolution of Executive
Branch employee appeals which claim reprisal or retaliation based on the disclosure of
improper governmental action, a.k.a. "Whistleblower" complaints, and appeals regarding
employee suspensions, demotions, involuntary transfers and terminations. The hearing officer
is responsible for communicating with all involved parties as necessary, issuing written orders
and decisions, convening hearings, preparing finalized written determinations, and adhering to
all timelines and deadlines. Administrative hearings will be conducted pursuant to the
applicable provisions of law and the Hearing Officer Rules of Procedure. Pursuant to Nevada
Administrative Procedures Act (NRS Chapter 233B), decisions issued are subject to judicial
review.
The following clerical support will be provided by the Division of Human Resource
Management or the Hearings Division: hearing room facilities and equipment that will produce
accurate audio recordings of hearings; clerical assistance such as maintaining files, maintaining
a calendar, coordinating hearing room, data entry, production of hearing notices and reset notices, be the liaison between all parties involved, and prepare the Record on Appeal files to
be reviewed by District Court.
III. Criteria for Selection
This position requires a current active Nevada State Bar Membership. Please apply with a
resume and/or supplemental information that addresses the following criteria:
A. Nevada licensed attorney (provide State bar number)
B. Administrative law experience and alternative dispute resolution
C. Experience with personnel disciplinary matters
D. Experience with the State of Nevada system
E. How recent is the relevant experience
F. Indicate the ability to perform services in the following areas:
€ Carson City/Reno
€ Las Vegas
€ Tonopah
€ Ely
€ Elko
€ Lovelock
G. If selected, would you have to disqualify yourself in cases involving:
€ One or more institutions within the Nevada System of Higher Education? If so,
which ones?
€ A State of Nevada executive branch department or agency?
€ An employees' association or labor union? If so, which one?
IV. Submission Information and Deadline - May 15th, 2024
Resumes and supplemental information should contain complete information
corresponding to the Criteria for Selection. The information provided should reflect the
qualifications of an individual, not a legal firm or group. Failure to respond to each criterion
may be cause for rejection from consideration. The Human Resources Commission will make
a selection based on weighing of the Criteria for Selection, as it sees fit, and interviews of the
most qualified candidates conducted during an open meeting. All applicants will receive
written communication regarding their status as the recruitment process advances. Material
should be submitted by May 15th, 2024 to:
Nevada State Department of Administration
Division of Human Resource Management
515 E. Musser Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Attention: Nicole Peek
Nicole.p@admin.nv.gov

Closing Date/Time: 5/15/24

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