- Conduct the hearing following statutory guidelines.
- Administer oaths, establishes the burden and standard of proof required of the parties at the hearing.
- Develop the record, rule on motions and the admissibility of evidence.
- Research, review, analyze and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the various programs, including pertinent statutes, court decisions, Florida Administrative Code, federal regulations and the agencies' interpretation of such authorities.
- Monitor the agencies' implementation of these authorities to determine the correctness of the action.
- Review hearing requests for jurisdiction, facilitate settlement negotiations, issue /orders for prehearing conferences and discovery.
- Schedule the hearing, assuring all of the requirements of law have been met.
- Issue and rule on subpoena requests.
- Prepare a written decision, setting forth in a concise manner, the facts of the cases and the effect of the application of law to those facts. The decision must respond to proposed findings of fact and arguments submitted by each party.
- This position may travel as required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public assistance programs.
- Experience as a Hearing Officer utilizing the Uniform Rules of Administrative Procedure.
- Experience making eligibility determinations for applicants of public assistance.
- Valid Driver License.
- Writing
- Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
- Reading Comprehension
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
- Speaking
- Talking to others to effectively convey information
- Problem Identification
- Identifying the nature of problems
- Information Gathering
- Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
- Active Listening
- Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement See Resume in place of entering work history.
- If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at
- If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
- The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
ops hearing officer - Tallahassee, FL, United States - MyFlorida
Description
OPS Hearing Officer -StatewideDate:
Apr 29, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32307 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 MIAMI, FL, US, 33055 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 LARGO, FL, US, 33770 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33139 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33304 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32501 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32080 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32065 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33703 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33060 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33948 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 SANFORD, FL, US, 32771 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33019 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444 NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33160 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33406 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33540 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32078 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33831 PORT ST.
LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 STUART, FL, US, 34984 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040 MELBOURNE BEACH, FL, US, 32951 WASHINGTON, DC, US, 20000The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website \_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .
Requisition No:
Agency:
Children and Families
Working Title:
OPS Hearing Officer -Statewide
Position Number:
Salary:
$23.00 an hour
Posting Closing
Date:
05/13/2024
OPS Hearing Officer-Statewide
Department of Children and Families
Statewide opportunities in Florida
Open Competitive
month opportunity
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salarypolicy .
What you will do:
This is an administrative Hearing Officer position that conducts administrative hearings related to the Department of Children & Families and Agency for Persons with Disabilities actions'.
The hearing officer must afford a fair and complete hearing and conduct the proceeding so that the record affirmatively shows that the hearing has met all requirements of the law.
The hearing is a formal hearing under the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 120 F.S. and federal program requirements, as it often involves disputes of facts requiring specific evidentiary determinations.How you will make animpact :
Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit .
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Where you will work:
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater.
) And if the beach isn't your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work - Come join our teamAbout Department of Children and Families:
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision:
We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families.
In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values:
A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable.
We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results.Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication.
High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit .Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employmentper F.S , and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE:
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.For more information, please visit the SSS website:
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BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Nearest Major Market:
Tallahassee