Civil Hearing Officer (Part-Time)

About This Role

The Civil Hearing Officer presides over civil code compliance cases filed by various departments, including Building Safety, Zoning Code Compliance, Animal Control, and the Housing Department. This contracted position involves conducting public hearings, advising defendants, and making impartial decisions based on Arizona Statutes and County Ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public hearings on violations of County Ordinances
• Advise defendants of their rights and obligations
• Arrange payment schedules and collect monies from defendants
• Make fair and impartial decisions on assigned cases, according to Arizona Statutes for Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Sanitary Code, Pinal County Fire Code, and any other Arizona Statute and County Code/Ordinance authorizing the Pinal County Hearing Officer to hear civil violations
• Appraise factual situations and make appropriate decisions promptly and in accordance with law
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information
• Perform related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Resident of Pinal County
• At least 18 years of age
• Be of good moral character
• Demonstrate the ability to be fair and objective
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire
• Be familiar with rules of civil procedure for the hearing and determination of civil violations

Nice to have:

• Experience in municipal or public law

Benefits

• An employer that values each employee and prioritizes a work experience that provides ample time for stress reduction and work-life balance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 15 vacation days accrued annually starting day one
• After three (3) years of service, 18 vacation days accrued annually
• After five (5) years of service, 20 vacation days accrued annually
• Ten paid holidays + one paid floating holiday to use as you wish
• 13 sick leave days accrued annually starting day one
• Paid sabbaticals every five (5) years
• Two-week sabbatical after five years of continuous service
• Three-week sabbatical after ten years of continuous service
• Four-week sabbatical after fifteen years of continuous service
• Four-week sabbaticals every five years after fifteen years of continuous service
• Retirement plans with generous employer contributions - guaranteed lifetime benefit!