OPS HEARING OFFICER-STATEWIDE- 60933537 Date: Feb 10, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846581 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: OPS HEARING OFFICER-STATEWIDE- 60933537 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 60933537 Salary: OPS $23 an hour Posting Closing Date: 02/24/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) *TeleWork* OPS Hearing Officer Department of Children and Families Statewide in Florida Open Competitive 12 - 18 month opportunity Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy . What you will do: This is an administrative Hearing Officer position that conducts administrative hearings related to the Department of Children & Families and Agency for Persons with Disabilities actions. The hearing officer must afford a fair and complete hearing and conduct the proceeding so that the record affirmatively shows that the hearing has met all requirements of the law. The hearing is a formal hearing under the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 120 F.S. and federal program requirements, as it often involves disputes of facts requiring specific evidentiary determinations. How you will make an Impact : + Conduct the hearing following statutory guidelines. + Administer oaths, establishes the burden and standard of proof required of the parties at the hearing. + Develop the record, rule on motions and the admissibility of evidence. + Research, review, analyze and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the various programs, including pertinent statutes, court decisions, Florida Administrative Code, federal regulations and the agencies’ interpretation of such authorities. + Monitor the agencies’ implementation of these authorities to determine the correctness of the action. + Review hearing requests for jurisdiction, facilitate settlement negotiations, issue /orders for prehearing conferences and discovery. + Schedule the hearing, assuring all of the requirements of law have been met. + Issue and rule on subpoena requests. + Prepare a written decision, setting forth in a concise manner, the facts of the cases and the effect of the application of law to those facts. The decision must respond to proposed findings of fact and arguments submitted by each party. + This position may travel as required. Qualifications : + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public assistance programs. + Experience as a Hearing Officer utilizing the Uniform Rules of Administrative Procedure. + Experience making eligibility determinations for applicants of public assistance. + Valid Driver License. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Writing + Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience + Reading Comprehension + Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents + Speaking + Talking to others to effectively convey information + Problem Identification + Identifying the nature of problems + Information Gathering + Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information + Active Listening + Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. + Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. + Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. + Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. + It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. + If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 STUART, FL, US, 34984 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32078 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33703 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33060 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33304 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 LARGO, FL, US, 33770 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 MIAMI, FL, US, 33055 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32501 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32080 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33139 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33540 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32065 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32307 NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33160 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33019 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33406 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444 NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33948 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040 MELBOURNE BEACH, FL, US, 32951 SANFORD, FL, US, 32771 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33831 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee