Coordinates hearings process and drafts orders according to instructions from a Board or Commission.  Positions may also provide professional level staff support services.

The majority of work performed by these positions include tasks as:  attending hearings; instructing parties on procedures and explaining process; marking exhibits; drafting decisions based and supported by the evidence.

Drafts decisions or the Findings, Conclusions and Orders per instructions from the respective Board or Commission; 

Reviews new appeals to determine issues and recommends appropriate processing; coordinates and monitors Hearings Examiners' work with Board or Commission and acknowledges variation from precedence or potential impact of recommended orders; 

Interprets personnel policies, appeal procedures, MSRs; provides liaison, coordination and technical assistance to State agencies, employee organizations, attorneys and other users; 

Schedules and arranges Board or Commission meetings; hearings on arbitration, unfair labor practices and nonstatutory appeals; 

Conducts elections between various unions and State agencies; 

Drafts proposed Rules for agency; arranges for 20-Day Notice and presents proposals to Board or Commission including bargaining unit creations or modifications;  

Supervises or prepares data regarding appeals for the Board, Commission or Legislature; 

Requests certifications to fill vacancies; interviews and evaluates applicants for employment; maintains personnel records and recommends human resource development courses for employees; 

Answers the Board's or Commission's questions on issues scheduled for review; 

Marks and initials exhibits entered into evidence; records and composes transcripts of proceedings; 

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge of:  English usage and writing techniques; fundamentals of personnel administration, Merit System Rules, agency's policies and laws applicable to duties; interviewing techniques; principles of human relations and union contracts. 

Ability to:  write clearly, concisely and effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employee organizations, agencies and public; provide information while displaying tact, courtesy and discretion; obtain job information by interview.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business or public administration, personnel management or closely allied field.  

OR 

Completion of two years of college-level study and two years of technical personnel or administrative experience with State service. 

Additional technical personnel or administrative experience may be substituted, year for year, for education.