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Los Angeles Fire Department
Hearing Officer
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What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$136,197 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Refer to the original posting here: https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/openings/index.cfm?job_id=8920#main-content
RESPONSIBILITIES A
Hearing Officer presides over impartial hearings pertaining to Fire Department Codes and Ordinances. Under the supervision of the Captain II, the Hearing Officer performs the following duties:- Conducts hearings, and interviews respondents and witnesses.
- Informs and advises respondents of their rights, requirements, applicable hearing procedures, and substantive provisions of Fire Code Ordinances. Reads, interprets and explains laws, codes, ordinances, departmental polices, and/or regulations related to Fire/Life and Safety violations to respondents and responsible parties.
- Determines the admissibility and applicability of evidence.
- Verifies information on violations and/or evidence presented by respondents through the use of personal computers, and various databases, such as the Vegetation Management and Integrated Inspection System, and others.
- After evaluation of evidence, determines if the respondent is liable for the charges assessed.
- Prepares and submits written proposed decisions and recommendations to the Board of Fire Commissioners for review and approval.
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university is required,
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- Two years of full-time paid professional experience performing duties in analyzing and applying laws and regulations, legislative analysis, administrative analysis, research procedures and personnel administration.
- A valid California driver's license may be required.
- Additional full-time paid experience in work related to conducting hearings, reading, interpreting and explaining laws, codes, ordinances, departmental polices and/or regulations, evaluating evidence, preparing written recommendations, and analyzing, interpreting and applying provisions of the law and various legal principles or education may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required Bachelor's Degree.