Job Description
Job Title: On-Call Hearing Officer/ Hearing Officer
Location: Columbus, OH, 43215
Duration: Contract
Pay Rate: $30.00/hr on W2
Job Description:
This is an on-call position for a pool of Hearing officers - 5+ Hearing officers.
The hours will vary depending on how many hearings take place and what type of hearing, could have at least a 7-15 day notice prior to a hearing that would take place.
Roles and Responsibilities:
We are required by statute to schedule the hearing between 7 and 15 days from receipt of the request for a hearing.
We may immediately schedule a continuance automatically at the same time as the original date is scheduled. Any additional requests for continuances must be approved or denied by the hearing officer.
We may file a motion for the Hearing Officer to issue a scheduling order to exchange exhibits and a deadline to request subpoenas of witnesses.
There are no set rules governing 119 Hearings; however, this is the general flow:
Opening statements – Agency and then Respondent
Agency's case-in-chief
Respondent's case-in-chief
Agency's rebuttal
Closing arguments - Agency and then Respondent. Closing arguments may be oral or written.
A Report and Recommendation ( "R&R”) will be issued by the Hearing Officer 30-45 days after the hearing that sets forth the Officer's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations for the action to be taken by the Attorney General's Office.
If a hearing is not requested, we will conduct a Client Hearing.
We will convene, and it is open to the public.
If the applicant appears, they may not present testimony or evidence.
R&R issued like normal.
Qualifications Required:
Must be licensed to practice law in Ohio (admissions to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code)
Have experience in representing parties in R. Chapter 119 hearings or other administrative hearings. Three years of experience preferred
Experience with Ohio Revised Codes 4719 and Ohio Revised Code 1345 is a plus.
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
