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Job Description
Announcement Number: 194861866
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Joe Lombardo
Governor
Joy Grimmer
Director
Bob Ragar
Deputy Director
Dean A. Hardy, Esq.
Senior Appeals Officer
STATE OF NEVADA
Hearings Division
Southern Nevada:
Hearing Office
2200 S. Rancho Drive, Ste. 150
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
(702) 486-2525 | Fax (702) 486-2879
Appeals Office
2200 S. Rancho Drive, Ste. 220
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
(702) 486-2527 | Fax (702) 486-2555
Northern Nevada:
Hearing Office
1050 E. Williams St. Ste. 400
Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775) 687-8440 | Fax (775) 687-8441
Appeals Office
1050 E. Williams St. Ste. 450
Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775) 687-8420 | Fax (775) 687-8421
http://hearings.state.nv.us/
UNCLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
October 31, 2024
Special Appeals Officer - Nevada Licensed Attorney
Recruitment Open To:
This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified Nevada licensed attorneys. This
position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor of the State of Nevada,
through the Department of Administration Hearings Division. Soliciting resumes and
supplemental information from Nevada licensed attorneys for Special Appeal Officer positions
in Northern and Southern Nevada. Contracts awarded as a result of this solicitation will be for a
two-year period.
AGENCY RESPONSIBLITIES: In accordance with NRS 284.091, the Nevada Personnel
Commission has appointed the Hearings & Appeals Division to conduct hearings and render
decisions provided under Chapter 284 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. To assist in the
management of this workload, the Hearings & Appeals Division has requested the appointment
of Special Appeal Officers who will contract with the State, through the Hearings & Appeals
Division.
The Special Appeal Officer responsibilities will include hearing cases of permanent classified
employees related to claims of reprisal or retaliatory action against a State Officer or employee
who discloses improper governmental action; appeals of disciplinary actions including
dismissals, suspensions, and demotions; and appeals of claims of involuntary transfers. Pursuant
to the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act (NRS Chapter 233B), decisions issued are subject
to judicial review.
As provided in NRS Chapter 284 and the Hearing Officer Rules of Procedure, the Appeal
Officers are responsible for convening hearings, communicating with all involved parties as
necessary, conducting the hearings, issuing written orders and decisions, and preparing finalized
written determinations.
APPROXIMATE Annual Salary:
The contract rate for services is $100/hr. (The time required to travel to and from the hearing is
not reimbursable. Whenever possible, video conferencing will be used for hearings held outside
of the Carson City and Las Vegas areas.) If travel outside of the Carson City or Las Vegas area
is required, mileage/airfare and per diem expenses will be reimbursed at the U.S. General
Services Administration rate. Billing claims must be submitted at the completion of each case.
Appeals Officers must complete the appropriate documents through the Controller's Office to
receive payment.
At the time of contract awarding, certain insurance coverage may be required unless waived by
the State's Risk Management Division and Attorney General's Office. Additionally, a Nevada
State business license issued by the Secretary of State's Office is required.
As the parties to a case will be able to participate in the selection of an Appeals Officer (via a
strike list) for specific cases, there is no minimum guarantee of hours. All bills will require
review and approval prior to submission for payment.
Benefits:
The State benefits package includes a retirement system, paid health, vision, dental, life and
disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, and paid sick and annual leave. Other employee-paid
benefits such as deferred compensation plans are also available.
Position Location: Carson City and Las Vegas, Nevada and may be held in other
locations throughout the State such as Lovelock, Elko, and Ely. (Appeal Officers do not need to
be available in all areas to be considered.)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position reports to the Governor of the State of Nevada and is expected to perform with a
high degree of skill, responsibility, and self-motivation. The person chosen for the position will
have superior legal research and writing skills, a fully developed public speaking ability, and
knowledge of administrative court procedures and rules of evidence. They will also have
excellent communication and time management skills, and good interpersonal skills.
The Hearings & Appeals Division will provide clerical support; hearing rooms, assistance in
coordinating the parties; equipment required to obtain an accurate audio recording of the
hearings; and preparation of files for judicial review by the District Court, if necessary.
TO QUALIFY:
This Governor of Nevada shall appoint one or more Special Appeals Officers to conduct
hearings and appeals as required pursuant to NRS 616A to 617. In order to qualify for this
position, you must be an attorney who is currently in good standing and has been licensed to
practice law before all the courts of State of Nevada for at least two years. Appeals Officers must
pay their own State of Nevada Bar dues and must comply with applicable continuing legal
education requirements.
TO APPLY:
Please complete the application packet on the Governor's Office website:
http://gov.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/govnvgov/Content/Contact/BoardCommissionApp_Interactive.p
df
Please submit your application and résumé to:
Luis Moreno
HR Liaison, Hearings Division
2200 S. Rancho Drive Suite 220
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-2933
E-mail: lmoreno@admin.nv.gov
In subject line please reference: Special Appeals Officer
Résumés must include a detailed description of education and employment history to include
name and addresses of employers, scope of responsibility, reasons for leaving, salary history, and
professional references.
Applications and résumés will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive,
and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and
enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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