Special Appeals Officer - Nevada Licensed Attorney

Announcement Number: 683854229

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Joe Lombardo

Governor

Jack Robb

Director

Matthew Tuma

Deputy Director

Dean A. Hardy, Esq.

Senior Appeals Officer

STATE OF NEVADA

Hearings Division

Southern Nevada

Hearing Office

2200 S. Rancho Drive, Ste. 150

Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

(702) 486-2525 | Fax (702) 486-2879

Appeals Office

2200 S. Rancho Drive, Ste. 220

Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

(702) 486-2527 | Fax (702) 486-2555

Northern Nevada

Hearing Office

1050 E. Williams St. Ste. 400

Carson City, Nevada 89701

(775) 687-8440 | Fax (775) 687-8441

Appeals Office

1050 E. Williams St. Ste. 450

Carson City, Nevada 89701

(775) 687-8420 | Fax (775) 687-8421

http://hearings.state.nv.us/

CONTRACTED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted - January 16, 2024

Special Appeals Officer - Nevada Licensed Attorney

Recruitment: The Governor of the State of Nevada, through the Department of Administration

Hearings Division, is soliciting resumes and supplemental information from Nevada licensed attorneys

for Special Appeal Officer positions in Northern and Southern Nevada. Contracts awarded as a result of

this solicitation will be for a two-year period. The contract rate for services is $100/hr. As the parties to a

case will be able to participate in the selection of an Appeals Officer via a strike list for specific cases,

there is no minimum guarantee of hours. All bills will require review and approval prior to submission for

payment. At the time of contract awarding, certain insurance coverage may be required unless waived by

the State's Risk Management Division and Attorney General's Office. Additionally, a Nevada State

business license issued by the Secretary of State's Office is required.

LOCATION: Hearings assigned to these positions are primarily conducted in Carson City and Las

Vegas but may be held in other locations throughout the State such as Lovelock, Elko, and Ely. Appeal

Officers do not need to be available in all areas to be considered. The time required to travel to and from

the hearing is not reimbursable. Whenever possible, video conferencing will be used for hearings held

outside of the Carson City and Las Vegas areas. If travel outside of the Carson City or Las Vegas area is

required, mileage/airfare and per diem expenses will be reimbursed at the U.S. General Services

Administration rate. Billing claims must be submitted at the completion of each case. Appeals Officers

must complete the appropriate documents through the Controller's Office to receive payment.

POSITION OPEN TO: All qualified Nevada licensed attorneys.

POSITION SUMMARY AND Qualifications: The Governor shall appoint one or more Special

Appeals Officers to conduct hearings and appeals as required pursuant to NRS 616A to 617. In order to

qualify for this position, you must be an attorney who is currently in good standing and has been licensed

to practice law before all the courts of the State of Nevada for at least two years. Appeals Officers must

pay their own State of Nevada Bar dues and must comply with applicable continuing legal education

requirements.

This is a position that is expected to perform with a high degree of skill, responsibility, and self-

motivation. The person chosen for the position will have superior legal research and writing skills, a fully

developed public speaking ability, and knowledge of administrative court procedures and rules of

evidence. They will also have excellent communication and time management skills, and good

interpersonal skills.

In accordance with NRS 284.091, the Nevada Personnel Commission has appointed the Hearings &

Appeals Division to conduct hearings and render decisions provided under Chapter 284 of the Nevada

Revised Statutes. To assist in the management of this workload, the Hearings & Appeals Division has

requested the appointment of Special Appeal Officers who will contract with the State, through the

Hearings & Appeals Division.

The Special Appeal Officer responsibilities will include hearing cases of permanent classified employees

related to claims of reprisal or retaliatory action against a State Officer or employee who discloses

improper governmental action; appeals of disciplinary actions including dismissals, suspensions, and

demotions; and appeals of claims of involuntary transfers. Pursuant to the Nevada Administrative

Procedures Act (NRS Chapter 233B), decisions issued are subject to judicial review.

As provided in NRS Chapter 284 and the Hearing Officer Rules of Procedure, Appeal Officers are

responsible for convening hearings, communicating with all involved parties as necessary, conducting the

hearings, issuing written orders and decisions, and preparing finalized written determinations.

The Hearings & Appeals Division will provide clerical support; hearing rooms, assistance in coordinating

the parties; equipment required to obtain an accurate audio recording of the hearings; and preparation of

files for judicial review by District Court, if necessary.

TO APPPLY: Résumés will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied. Hiring may occur at any

time during the recruitment process.

Please complete the application packet on the Governor's Office website:

http://gov.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/govnvgov/Content/Contact/BoardCommissionApp_Interactive.pdf

Please Submit Your Application And Résumé To

Luis Moreno

HR Liaison, Hearings Division

2200 S. Rancho Drive Suite 220

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 486-2933

E-mail: lmoreno@admin.nv.gov

In subject line please reference: Special Appeals Officer

Résumés must include a detailed description of education and employment history to include name and

addresses of employers, scope of responsibility, reasons for leaving, and professional references.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of

its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief,

age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership,

genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied