This volunteer position involves conducting and deciding administrative appeal hearings for the City of San Luis Obispo, acting as the final decision-maker for the City in matters not requiring a detailed administrative record or review by a specific board. The role suits an individual who can issue written decisions based on factual findings supported by evidence presented at hearings.
Responsibilities
Conduct and decide administrative appeal hearings relating to administrative citations issued pursuant to San Luis Obispo Municipal Code ("SLOMC") enforcement matters that do not require a detailed administrative record, and that are not required to be heard by a review board (i.e., Planning Commission, Construction Board of Appeals, or the Administrative Review Board)
Issue written decisions, based on findings of fact supported by evidence introduced at a hearing, in a format sufficient to enable an appellant to challenge the decision by trial de novo to the Superior Court
Explain process, procedure, and rules of hearing to participants
Conduct hearings in a fair and impartial manner to obtain information and evidence relevant to disposition of the matter, in accordance with the applicable hearing rules, SLOMC, and constitutional due process
Question witnesses
Review applicable provisions of the SLOMC and apply relevant provisions to facts presented
Work independently
Deal with people in a responsible and respectful manner
Observe, receive, and otherwise gather information
Review and evaluate witness credibility, exhibits, and other evidence presented at hearing to determine relevance to a charged violation, discover facts relevant to the matter, analyze legal questions, determine the value, importance, or quality of evidence or witness testimony, and reach conclusions supported by applicable code provisions and evidence
Rule on issues presented at hearings
Compile, categorize, calculate, or verify information or data
Maintain confidentiality on matters subject to attorney-client privilege
Follow hearing procedures and rules
Requirements
Familiarity with Chapter 1.24 of the SLOMC (Administrative Code Enforcement Procedures), and other relevant SLOMC provisions and City regulations and guidelines
Availability to timely conduct administrative citation appeal hearings as scheduled by the City (per SLOMC 1.24, appeals must be heard within 60 days of receipt)
Experience evaluating testimony and other evidence
Experience preparing written decisions based on findings of fact supported by evidence presented a hearing
Knowledge of fact-finding and decision-making processes, procedures for conducting impartial hearings in accordance with rules and regulations, and information gathering techniques
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Post-secondary degree, certificate or credential, or equivalent professional experience, in a field that requires knowledge of the conduct of formal administrative hearings and additional knowledge and abilities as set forth above
Experience having conducted, or extensively participated or represented a party in, administrative or other hearings involving student, employee or licensee discipline; public benefits; rate setting; rule making; code enforcement or similar matters requiring fact finding followed by recommendations or decisions; or
Experience having conducted, or extensively participated or represented a party in, arbitrations, administrative law or quasi-judicial proceedings or trials; or
Extensive comparable work experience
Critical thinking skills
Decision making skills
High level reading and writing ability
Reputation for ethical behavior
Impartiality
Willingness to file a public Statement of Economic Interests as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission
Nice to have:
Public or business administration, personnel, construction management, public safety, public education, law or pre-law, constitutional rights are strongly preferred, but not required
Important Details
Schedule: as-needed basis, with ability to clear time for at least one hearing per month
Contract: temporary, volunteer position
Application Process
Acknowledge this is an unpaid volunteer position with the City of San Luis Obispo
About the Company
The City of San Luis Obispo values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and is committed to fostering a community where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion, and where everyone can thrive.
