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The Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks motivated candidates to conduct investigative work and serve in roles similar to judge and prosecutor in youths due process hearings. Hearing Specialists investigate alleged incidents by interviewing witnesses, reviewing video, reading witness statements, and collecting other available evidence. Hearing Specialists also serve as the decision-maker or judge by evaluating evidence and making determinations about the allegations. Candidates with strong problem-solving skills, empathy, and proactive energy are well-suited for this interesting and significant role with TJJD. HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00040577tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms). PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Due Process is the constitutional concept that proceedings must be fair and that a person is entitled to, at a minimum, notice and an opportunity to be heard by a neutral decision maker when the persons liberty or property is at stake. A Level I Hearing is the highest level of due process admin strative hearing conducted by agency staff. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether to revoke the parole status of a youth as a disciplinary consequence for behavior that presents an unacceptable risk to the safety of persons or property. An incumbent will perform the role of the staff representative. They will be expected to appear at the hearing and present the reasons for the proposed action. When performing the functions of the staff representative, in consultation with Parole staff, the incumbent will: (1) plan, organize, and conduct routine investigations for the purpose of gathering and presenting the evidence against the youth during the Level I Hearing; (2) provide all required notices within the specified timeframes; (3) provide the youth and the youths advocate and parents/guardian with hearing notices in accordance with established procedures and the use of standard forms concerning the youth; and (4) present evidence at the hearing, to include questioning witnesses. A Level II Hearing is the second highest level of due process administrative hearing conducted by agency staff. The purpose of the hearing is to ensure that a youth committed to the agency and alleged to have committed a rule violation is afforded due process regarding the allegation prior to the imposition of disciplinary consequences or other dispositions. An incumbent will perform the following two roles relating to the hearing process at the facility of assignment, but will only perform one of the functions for each due process hearing: (1) the staff representative; and (2) the hearing manager. When performing the functions of the staff representative, the incumbent will: (1) plan, organize, and conduct routine investigations for the purpose of gathering and presenting the evidence against the youth during the Level II Hearing; (2) determine the most appropriate allegation based on the evidence; (3) request the most appropriate consequence to ensure the requested consequences are (a) the least restrictive disciplinary consequences that are effective in correcting the behavior of the youth while ensuring safety and order; (b) proportionate to the severity and extent of the violation(s) and within the appropriate range of consequences for the alleged offense(s); (3) provide the youth and the youths advocate and parents/guardians with hearing notices in accordance with established procedures and the use of standard forms; and (4) present evidence at the hearing, to include questioning witnesses. When performing the functions of the hearing manager, the incumbent will: (1) serve as an impartial fact-finder during the hearing through review of evidence presented during the hearing, such as live testimony from the youth and witnesses, written statements, video, and photographs, etc.; (2) determine if the evidence presented during the hearing proves, based on a preponderance of evidence, that the youth committed the alleged rule violation; (3) determine if the requested dispositions will be imposed; (4) appoint the youths advocate if the youth does not choose his/her own advocate; and (5) coordinate the hearing process with all parties. Work involves planning the hearings; implementing the established procedures relating to the hearing process; interacting with hearing participants, including staff witnesses, youth and youth advocates; providing routine consultative services and technical assistance regarding the hearing process to hearing participants based on established procedures and scripts; and assisting in the preparation of reports and statistical information. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment outside of the established detailed procedure