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HEARING OFFICER - DMV

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/30

Posting End Date: 2025/06/09

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 28.93

Maximum Salary: 32.55

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

re you ready to make a difference for the citizens of Idaho while working for an award-winning state agency?

The Idaho Transportation Department has an opening for a Hearing Officer in Boise. This position will conduct Administrative License Suspension hearings and it requires a deep knowledge of Idaho Code, rules and federal law. The incumbent in this position must be able to explain legal standards, elicit testimony and argument, and provide rulings on the admissibility of evidence and objections. After hearing a case and reviewing the associated documents, testimony, arguments, law and other relevant decisions, the position must create a written decision formatted as a Final Order for the Department applying legal format and legal requirements with decision making being a key factor in the written order.

NOTE: A criminal background check is required before a final job offer is made.

Example of Duties

PRESIDE OVER ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE SUSPENSION HEARINGS:

+ Analyze case files upon request for an administrative hearing.

+ Identify issues and parties involved and determine the need for additional information.

+ Create and maintain a formal record of the hearing.

+ Record hearings in accordance with statute and rules.

+ Administer oaths and rules on admissibility of evidence. Review requests and issue subpoenas for relevant evidence.

+ Review and determine appropriate actions on requests for stays, continuances, dismissals, and postponements.

+ Elicit relevant testimony and argument. Interject and conduct cross-examination when necessary.

+ Be knowledgeable of and appropriately apply Idaho Code, Administrative Procedure Rule and Standard Operating Procedures.

+ Remain unbiased and treat all parties to the proceeding fairly and with respect.

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DECISIONS:

+ Issue Final Orders for the Department in the form of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Order.

+ Analyze documents for conformity with statutes, rules and regulation.

+ Analyze sworn testimony and other evidence for relevancy.

+ Interpret and apply pertinent sections of state and federal laws, IDAPA Rules, standard operating procedures, analytical methods for evidentiary testing and other procedures and regulations regarding evidentiary testing and the withdrawal of driving privileges.

+ Research and study applicable state and federal court decisions.

+ Write Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Order for each administrative hearing that is held. State the final outcome/decision. Include facts, rules, procedures, statutes, and case law to support the final outcome/decision.

+ Maintain records and reports of the hearing including evidence, testimony and actions taken.

TECHINICAL ASSISTANCE:

+ Instruct staff in preparing Legal Discovery Packets, issuing subpoenas, admitting exhibits into the legal record, and answer questions.

+ Provide and explain technical information concerning hearing procedures, laws, rules and regulations to the public, law enforcement and government officials.

+ Recommend rule and statutory changes to clarify or correct deficiencies.

+ Discuss and evaluate similar cases with other hearing officers to ensure uniformity in application and interpretation of statutes, rules, regulations and case law.

MOTIONS AND OBJECTIONS

+ Review and determine appropriate actions on motions and objections to the Administrative License Suspension proceeding and/or decision.

+ Know, understand and apply appropriate rules and regulations to properly respond to motions and objections.

+ Issue orders ruling on the motions and/or objections.

ASSIST AND TRAIN OTHERS

+ Answer questions and provide input to other Hearing Officers to assist them with arguments and decisions.

+ Assist and educate law enforcement officers, attorneys and self represented litigants in the various facets of the Administrative License Suspension processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some knowledge of:

+ Administrative hearing procedures Rules of evidence and due process.

Experience:

+ Interpreting and applying laws, regulations and guidelines

+ Analyzing and evaluating facts, legal documents and records and drawing conclusions

+ Preparing written statements of fact and conclusions

+ Questioning individuals to elicit facts

MQ Specialties: Experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws pertaining to motor vehicle codes.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.