Class Code: 00790
90790
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE 1
DEFINITION
Conducts
contested case hearings as a trainee; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and
Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be
the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Presides
over and conducts contested case appeal hearings in accordance with the Iowa
Code, Chapter 17A, to ensure compliance with department enforced state and
federal laws and regulations.
Preside over and conduct contested
case hearings by: scheduling date, time and location of hearing; administering
oaths; ruling on legal motions; ascertaining pertinent facts by questioning
witnesses and reviewing documents; directing the recording of testimony and
ruling on objections; assessing evidence, to admit or exclude, by facilitating
direct examination, cross examination and further examination as necessary; and
issuing subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses and production of
papers/records.
Prepares
written findings of facts and proposed decisions based on evaluation of
pertinent facts and application of appropriate provisions of law and
established precedents.
Knowledge
of administrative and common law.
Knowledge
of rules of evidence.
Knowledge
of procedures followed in the conduct of contested case hearings.
Ability
to acquire a knowledge of specific laws, court decisions, and established precedents
applicable to the employing department's programs.
Ability
to acquire a knowledge of appeal rights and remedies as set forth in pertinent
case laws, statutes, and administrative rules.
Ability
to exercise control over contested case hearings to ensure that relevant facts,
information, and evidence are presented.
Ability
to analyze facts and make sound decisions based on evidence presented and
applicable laws, rules and precedents.
Ability
to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in regard to legal matters.
Displays
high standards of ethical conduct.
Exhibits honesty and integrity.
Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works
and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their
needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays
a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing
assignments efficiently. Works with
minimal supervision, demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds
appropriately to supervision. Follows policy
and cooperates with supervisors.
Acts
to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the
organization.
Encourages
and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses
information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the
audience and nature of the information.
Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation
from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of full time
responsible quasi-judicial or closely related experience which involved either:
conducting legal investigations to obtain evidence; or hearing cases relative to
specific organizational programs and rendering decisions or recommending action
for the disposition of cases;
OR
graduation from an
accredited school of law;
OR
employees with current
continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience
equal to eighteen months of full-time work involving the conduct of
quasi-judicial policy or program administrative hearings (review of records and
briefs or questioning witnesses to obtain facts, admit or exclude evidence,
rule on objections, and prepare written findings of fact and decisions).
NOTE:
Persons
newly employed to preside over contested case proceedings, by the
Administrative Hearing Division in the Department of Inspections and Appeals, must
possess a current, active license to practice law in
SELECTIVE
CERTIFICATION
For designated positions, an appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request that only those applicants possessing one or both of the following be certified to fill vacancies in this class:
354 law degree
871 license to practice law in
Effective Date: 5/07
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