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SOAH - Administrative Law Judge II (Statewide)
at Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs highly advanced (senior level) administrative hearing work for the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The State Office of Administrative Hearings handles due process hearings in cases involving disputes between Texas agencies, other governmental entities, and private citizens either through an administrative hearing or mediation. Work involves presiding over administrative hearings, reviewing written records, and producing high-level legal drafting. Compiles and maintains record of evidence, ensuring proper handling of confidential sensitive information. May assign work for and supervise others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Because many of the hearings are held by videoconference to improve public access and meet the needs of Texans statewide, the primary work location for this position will report to one of the following offices: Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Ft. Worth, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio, or Waco.
Office Locations:
Austin - 300 West 15th Street, Suite 504, Austin, Texas 78701
Corpus Christi - 5151 Flynn Parkway, Suite 303, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Dallas - 8700 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 126, Dallas, Texas 75247
El Paso - 401 East Franklin Ave., Suite 580, El Paso, Texas 79901
Fort Worth - 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Worth, Texas 76116
Houston - 2020 North Loop W., Suite 111, Houston, Texas 77018
Lubbock - 4630 50th St., Suite 315, Lubbock, Texas 79414
San Antonio - 10010 San Pedro Ave., Suite 365, San Antonio, Texas 78216
Waco - 801 Austin Avenue, Suite 750, Waco, Texas 76701
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts hearings involving legal, procedural, and technical issues.
- Schedules and presides over administrative hearings.
- Administers oaths, examines witnesses, and rules on evidence.
- Rules on discovery disputes, scheduling requests, and motions.
- Properly compiles and maintains evidence.
- Researches statutes, regulations, rules, and case law thoroughly and accurately.
- Prepares final decisions or final orders, which can be complex legal documents, with an eye to correctness and consistency.
- Prepares reports and legal documents.
- Assists in coordinating court activities.
- Manages own docket and coordinates the schedules of attorneys and witnesses.
- Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
- Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
- Ensures security and confidentiality of all sensitive and/or protected information.
- Complies with all agency's policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.
- Assists with training less-experienced staff.
- Performs related work as assigned.