Job description
Position Information
Posting Title
Lead Associate Hearing Officer
Job Requisition Number
COA088838
Position Number
100685
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Municipal Court
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Social Science, or other related field plus three (3) years of experience in a related field.
- Experience may substitute education up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.
- Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
Additional Information:
Skills assessments may be used to determine selection for interview process after initial applicant review.
This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
To learn more about the Court Clerk Assistant positions at Austin Municipal Court, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=944iAG0EMys
Travel:
“If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.”
Pay Range
$25.25 – $29.94
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9AM-6PM, but could occasionally need to cover 8AM-5PM shifts, due to business needs.Schedule/location may change based upon business needs.
Job Close Date
05/08/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Municipal Court
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 175
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a court, legal and/or administrative hearing environment
- Ability to travel to more than one work location
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Handles escalated hearings in person from Associate Hearing Officers to determine liability of civil violations and makes judgments based on evidence submitted.
- Researches and applies appropriate laws in regard to contested civil violations submitted by mail and determines liability.
- Communicates information and detailed explanations to internal and external customers about the civil enforcement program, hearing dates, and report data.
- Prepares cases for judicial appeal hearings and accepts motions and subpoenas.
- Investigates civil violation sites to determine validity of disputed claims.
- Recommends changes to civil case handling policies and procedures.
- Serves as liaison to City departments and Judges.
- Reviews completed paperwork and system updating and provides feedback as appropriate.
- Prepares daily activity and productivity reports.
- Coordinates work schedules, trains staff, responds to questions about civil administration operations and civil parking.
Responsibilities – Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of civil parking enforcement and proceedings.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to handle difficult situations.
Ability to read/comprehend/interpret laws and ordinances governing municipal civil violations or other administrative hearings.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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