WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. Specifically, this position provides the opportunity to telework and work from home anywhere in Texas, even during an initial training period. Applicants do not need to live in Austin but may be required to work in a state office depending on performance and business needs.

We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
You have great organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Hearings Officer II-III will work in the Agency's Special Program Appeals Department, which adjudicates administrative appeals in disputed Texas Payday Law cases and related state and federal programs. Performs moderately complex to complex (journey-level) legal and technical work. Work involves conducting hearings and preparing hearings decisions for the appeals process in the Payday Law (wage claim) program. Works under general supervision with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Prepare and review records for hearings.
- Respond to public and agency inquiries.
- Refer issues to appropriate departments.
- Prepare for hearings by researching laws, regulations, policies, and legal precedents.
- Conduct hearings and makes decisions in accordance with established agency policy, rules, and applicable laws.
- Question witnesses and rule on admissibility of evidence.
- Prepare written decisions based upon evidence in the record.
- Type decisions using personal computer and specialized software.
- Ensure decisions are prepared for mailing in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provide guidance to others and prepare/conduct training.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Submit timely reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Hearings Officer II: Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association. Two years of full-time experience as a hearings officer conducting Unemployment Insurance benefits entitlement hearings in Texas or another state will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
- Hearings Officer III: Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association plus two years of full-time experience in the practice of law; or two years of full-time experience involving legal work as a primary duty; or two years of full-time experience involving the legal aspects of administration in the fields of industrial or labor relations. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
- Both Levels: Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association will still be required if substituting experience for education.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
- Experience conducting administrative hearings.
- Experience conducting Payday Law hearings.
- Experience preparing written decisions using Microsoft Word and other computer programs.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Telecommuting offered, will report to Austin, Texas, as needed.
- Competitive salary: $4,950.00-$5,460.00/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in Taleo.

TWC is not considering applications from persons who require sponsorship for an employment visa.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042