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                            Announcement Number: 410823520 
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State of Nevada Hearings Division
The mission of the Hearings Division is to provide fair and independent dispute resolutions in a 
timely and efficient manner while providing due process to all injured workers, insurers, employers, 
and all others subject to our jurisdiction.
To provide fair and impartial hearings in accordance with the highest standards of ethics, 
professionalism, efficiency, and accountability. 
The Hearings Division is a Division of the Nevada 
Department of Administration and was established to provide 
an independent appeals process for workers' compensation 
disputes, Victims of Crime Program appeals, and a variety of 
state agency administrative hearings.
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A motivated, driven, self-disciplined, and highly ethical person 
who will apply law to the facts of individual cases and issue 
timely, well-reasoned decisions. 
Hearing Officers' primary responsibility is to conduct contested workers' 
compensation hearings in accordance with the Nevada Administrative Procedures 
Act (NRS Chapter 233B). This includes conducting all pre-hearing case 
management and post-hearing issuance of detailed findings of fact and conclusions 
of law. Listen to and analyze the evidence presented at a hearing and communicate 
effectively his or her decisions on motions and objections related to that evidence. 
Motivate persons to resolve their disputes. Provide mediation or other techniques 
for the resolution of disputes for the opposing parties to a hearing; Communicate 
effectively, orally and in writing, with persons from a variety of social, economic 
and educational backgrounds. Render an impartial decision based on the evidence 
presented at a hearing. Write decisions and opinions in a clear, concise and accurate 
manner. 
Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have 
at least 4 years of professional experience in resolving disputes between 
opposing parties, 2 years of which included making determinations or 
adjudicating issues by interpreting statutes or administrative rules or 
regulations; or possess any other combination of education and experience 
which the Chief of the Hearings Division deems to be equivalent. 
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. The person will 
also have excellent communication, time 
management, and interpersonal skills.
$100,209.00
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Senior Appeals Officer Denise McKay, Esq. by mail or email: 
 Hearings Division 
2200 S Rancho Dr Ste 220 
Las Vegas, NV 89102 
email: denise.mckay@admin.nv.gov 
In the subject line, please reference "Hearing Officer"
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied