Hearing Officer I or II

Position Summary 

Conducting Photo Enforced Red Light Speed Camera and Code Violation hearings.  

1. Handling in-person hearings and rendering decisions  

1. Administratively reviewing hearings based on documentation submitted.  

1. Reviewing documents for approval of late fee waivers and other administrative issues 

1. Handling customer service issues in regard to red-light speed camera and code violations.  

1. Performing such other tasks as may be from time to time as required by the Office of Administrative Review- such as answering the phones fielding questions and in- take for customer service.  

Essential Functions 

The successful candidate will be able to evaluate documents and testimony to- within applicable law- render decisions and communicate the decision to the party making the appeal.  

Candidate must also be able to explain process operate ZOOM hearings and quickly learn databases and systems.  

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

All hearings require the use of the ticket data-bases for research of imaged documents photographs the transactional history the citation itself and the entry of the Hearing Officers decision to uphold reduce or dismiss any charges.  

Ability to quickly obtain information from a relational data-base; have good personal computer and keyboard skills.  

Ability to familiarize understand and retain knowledge of certain regulations and rules regarding administrative hearings subjects such as the red-light camera and speed camera enforcement codes and code violations. 

Ability to note decisions in a clear concise language which are obtained as part of public record.  

Qualifications :

Applicants must have: 

• A high school diploma; Bachelors Degree a plus. 

• Excellent customer service and communication skills. 

• Ability to work and make sound decisions in a stressful and very fast paced environment. 

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $50000- $60000

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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

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Employment Type :

Full-time