Description
The City of Santa Rosa Planning and Economic Development Department is seeking up to ten qualified individuals to conduct Administrative Hearings, primarily for the Code Enforcement Division, and other City Departments as needed. The selected Administrative Hearing Officers (AHOs) will be responsible for conducting hearings, making determinations, and providing written decisions. The term of service is one, seven-year term that shall not be extended without re-applying through a future proposal process. AHOs will be compensated at a rate of $351.77 per hour, with a five percent (5%) increase annually. Key responsibilities include:
* Pre-Administrative Hearing Duties: Review of all documents related to the hearing, and research into all relevant City codes, regulations, ordinances, and/or policies governing the subject matter of the hearing.
* Administrative Hearing Duties: Conduct the Administrative Hearing fairly and professionally, showing respect to all parties; make determinations in accordance with Chapter 1-30 of the SRCC, the City’s Code Enforcement Procedures Manual, and other relevant City codes.
* Post-Administrative Hearing Duties: Conduct additional research to resolve issues left unresolved at the Hearing; complete a written decision containing the information specified in Chapter 1-30 of the SRCC within forty-five (45) days; mail or email the Administrative Enforcement Order to each party; and return all pertinent documents to the City.
* Other Duties: The AHO shall conduct the administrative hearing at the location determined by the City, either in person or virtually within the State of California. Administrative Hearings will be a hybrid (in person and virtual) hearing.