Description
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) seeks qualified individuals to serve as Impartial Hearing Officers (IHOs) for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) appeals and Business Enterprises of Texas (BET) grievances on a statewide, as‑needed basis. IHOs will preside over formal hearings, mediations, and issue written decisions or recommendations in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, federal regulations, and TWC policies. The contract is a fixed‑fee arrangement with no guaranteed volume; compensation is $125 per hour for hearing work, $50 per hour for travel time beyond 50 mi, and $200 per day for required training. The initial contract term is one year with up to four optional one‑year renewals. IHOs must meet strict qualifications, avoid conflicts of interest, and comply with data‑security and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform hearings, mediations, pre‑hearing conferences, and issue written decisions/recommendations.
• Submit deliverables (decisions, orders, itemized billings) within statutory timelines (e.g., decisions within 30 days of hearing).
• Travel throughout Texas on an as‑needed basis; travel expenses reimbursed per state rates.
• Receive $125/hr (hearing work) + $50/hr travel time + $200/day training stipend.
• Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to 4 additional years; no minimum volume guarantee.
• Must hold appropriate legal/ADR knowledge, avoid conflicts, and complete required TWC training and security forms.