APPEALS OFFICER, HEARINGS - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$151,108.00 Annually
Location
Las Vegas
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01929
Department
ADMIN - HEARINGS AND APPEALS DIVISION
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary
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.
Appeals Officers are administrative law judges whose 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, which are subject to judicial review. Appeals Officers might also hear other cases assigned, including Medicaid, State Personnel, and other matters handled by the Hearings Division.
Essential Qualifications
The Governor shall appoint one Appeals Officer to conduct appeals hearings as required pursuant to NRS 616A to 617. Each appointment is for a two-year term. To qualify for this position, you must be an attorney who is currently in good standing with the Nevada State Bar and has been licensed to practice law before all the courts of State of Nevada for at least two years. An Appeals Officer shall not engage in the private practice of law. Appeals Officers must pay their own State of Nevada Bar dues and must comply with applicable continuing legal education requirements.
Job Duties
Appeals Officers are administrative law judges whose 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, which are subject to judicial review. Appeals Officers might also hear other cases assigned, including Medicaid, State Personnel, and other matters handled by the Hearings Division.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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