Hearing Officer

This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #063025-MUAF16-600700

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Summary Statement

Hearing Officers shall advise the Industrial Accident Board concerning workers’ compensation matters and prepare the Board’s decisions on such matters. Hearing officers shall be appointed by the Secretary of Labor. Appointees shall be residents of the State, shall be duly admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of this State and shall not engage in the practice of law nor any business, occupation or employment inconsistent with the expeditious, proper and impartial performance of their duties.

This position’s main location is Fox Valley in Wilmington but will be required to occasionally travel to Dover, DE.

Selective Requirement

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

Per 2301B(b) Hearing Officers of the Workers' Compensation Act


§ Must be a Barred attorney in the State of Delaware.

§ Must be a resident of Delaware.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

§  Six months experience in quasi-judicial proceedings involving workers' compensation.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Conducts in-depth, comprehensive research. Reports findings to superior/agency staff including precedents and applicable state and federal laws/rules/regulations/contracts. 
  • Drafts recommended decisions based on findings of fact and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  • Researches other regulatory matters.
  • Provides written recommendations.
  • Presides over hearings, negotiations, and other administrative proceedings. Advises other hearing officers/examiners before, during, and subsequent to hearings, negotiations, etc.
  • May direct the post-hearing phase including review of legal briefs submitted by various involved parties.
  • Researches and drafts new and revised contracts/regulations/legislation.
  • Leads and engages in mediation/arbitration of regulatory violations, contract enforcement and/or administrative rules and policies.

Job Requirements

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. One year’s experience in research which includes systematic study to discover or establish facts. 
  2. One year’s experience involving practice in quasi-judicial administration. 
  3. One year’s experience in drafting legal documents which include summarizing and finding facts, drawing legal conclusions therefrom, and analyzing legal precedents. 
  4. One years’ experience working as a hearing officer or judge for an administrative agency or judicial clerkship.
  5. Six month’s experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. 
  6. Six months experience in narrative report writing. 
  7. Prior Workers Compensation experience is a plus.
  8. Member of the Delaware Bar.

Additional Posting Information

A writing sample will be requested at the time of interview.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. 

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.