Special Appeals Officer - Nevada Licensed Attorney

Announcement Number: 418610156

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/

Solicitation Announcement

Special Appeals Officer - Nevada Licensed Attorney
Posted: March 24, 2025

Recruitment: The Governor of the State of Nevada, through the Department of Administration, Hearings Division
is 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.

Hearings assigned to these positions are primarily conducted in Carson City and Las Vegas but 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.)

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.

Position open to: All qualified Nevada licensed attorneys.

Position Summary and Qualifications: The Governor shall appoint one or more Special Appeals Officers to
conduct hearings and appeals as required pursuant to NRS [PROVIDE STATUES AND OR REGULATIONS]. 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.

Position Characteristics: This is a position that 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.

Scope of Work: 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.

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 District Court, if necessary.

Résumés will be accepted: Résumés will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied. Hiring may occur at any
time during the recruitment process.

SUBMIT RESUME'S /DIRECT INQUIRIES TO BOTH:

Please complete the application packet on the Governor's Office website:
Boards

Please submit your application and résumé to:
NAME Lino Jasso
TITLE Legal Office Manager
2200 S. Rancho Drive Suite 220
Las Vegas, NV 89102
PHONE NUMBER 702-486-3409
E-mail: ljasso@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.



Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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