Hearings Officer 2 (05157)

What You Can Offer Us

• Knowledge of constitutional law, family law, consumer protection, the Montana Administrative Procedures Act, the Rules of Evidence, and Rules of Civil Procedure, 
• General knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, regulations, policies.
• Knowledge of statutory interpretations principles, legal research methods, and conflicts of laws within federal and state authority structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to exercise sound independent decision-making authority
• Ability to interact with diverse groups, state and federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Juris Doctorate or a bachelor’s degree in any field with 10 years of hearing officer experience required.
  • Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in legal writing, conducting legal research, litigation, administrative law, administrative hearings processes and procedures, and adjudication of contested cases.
  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience will be considered.

For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Human Resources at hhshumanresources@mt.gov.

How to Apply

Submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position will Close Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 11:59 PM MST.