SALARY Annually $143,686.40 - $184,204.80 OPENING DATE: 03/13/17 CLOSING DATE: 04/10/17 05:00 PM 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The City of Tacoma is recruiting for a Hearing Examiner for conducting adjudicative proceedings pertaining to a wide variety of City functions. 

This is a full-time administrative and professional position of a quasi-judicial nature. The position is responsible for conducting quasi-judicial adjudicative proceedings concerning a number of City functions including, but not limited to, land use environmental permits; local business and occupational taxes and business licensing; local improvement district formations and assessment rolls; discriminatory practices under the City's Human Rights Code; forfeitures under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; utility billing disputes; civil infractions imposed for various permit violations; Ethics Code violations; Minimum Building and Structures Code violations; and Nuisance Code violations. In most instances, the decision of the Hearing Examiner constitutes the final decision by the City. The work of the Hearing Examiner is exercised independently of other City departments, commissions, boards, and agencies. Supervision is exercised over a small staff. 

The successful candidate must have expertise in quasi-judicial processes and procedures, e.g., conducting pre-hearing conferences; conducting of informal hearings and formal adjudicative proceedings and post-hearing procedures; a working knowledge of the rules of evidence in the administration adjudicative context; possess knowledge in municipal law including: land use/environmental law; regulatory licensing law; local B & O tax law, and employment law; be knowledgeable concerning statutory and case law relating to conflicts of interest, appearance of fairness, and limitations on ex parte contacts; have the ability to prepare well-reasoned and legally sound findings of fact, conclusions of law and decisions or recommendations, and complete accurate records and reports; and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with departmental officials, other employees, regulatory agencies and the public. 

This position requires the ability to conduct proceedings in a fair and impartial manner which projects actual and the appearance of fairness and to perform the duties of the Hearing Examiner in accordance with high ethical standards. The successful candidate must possess good interpersonal skills, be able to independently perform their job responsibilities, and effectively manage a small office. In addition, this position is a contributing member of Tacoma's Senior Management Team. 

Tacoma is an international, ethnically diverse community and the third largest city in the State of Washington. With a backdrop of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountain Range and Puget Sound, residents enjoy the Northwest's pristine environment and natural recreational. Tacoma offers an excellent quality of life including professional theater, dance and music; art galleries and museums. Excellent educational facilities are located nearby, including the University of Washington Tacoma, Evergreen State College, two Job Bulletin http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tacoma/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1684566[3/13/2017 4:19:43 PM] private universities, three community/technical colleges, and numerous trade and business schools. 

For more information about Tacoma and the surrounding area, please visit: City of Tacoma | Chamber of Commerce 

City of Tacoma Recruitment 

As a part of Tacoma's 2025 Citywide Vision and Strategic Plan, the City has embraced the goal of the City of Tacoma workforce reflecting the community it serves. The City actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play 

QUALIFICATIONS: An attorney licensed to practice law in Washington or is a member of the Washington State Bar Association who has been granted judicial status. A minimum of 5 years of Washington municipal, county or state law practice or private practice experience in areas of the law that are within the jurisdiction of the Hearing Examiner. Substantial experience serving as a local Hearing Examiner or appearing in a representative capacity in local or state quasi-judicial proceedings is desired. 

SELECTION PROCESS & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Interested individuals should complete the online application, attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position and attach two (2) writing samples of quasi-judicial decisions that the individual entered in cases or briefings that have been submitted to a court or administrative tribunal in a matter that relates to one the of Hearing Examiner's areas of jurisdiction. 

Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.

 For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 before 5:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes. 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.cityoftacoma.org ALTERNATIVE FORMAT MAY BE OBTAINED AT: Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, WA 98402-3764 253-591-5400 kflores@cityoftacoma.org An Equal Opportunity Employer