HEARINGS OFFICER - CONCORD (Job ID 52158)

Location: US: NH: CONCORD

Occupation Category: 23-0000 Legal Occupations

Employment Type: PART-TIME

Post Date: 06/19/2026 Close Date: 07/21/2026

Salary: 28.740-28.740 USD

Description

Liquor Commission Administrative Division

50 Storrs Street Concord NH 03301

Part Time Hearings Officer

SOC 23, Band 6

$28.74 per hour

Position # TMPPT1058

Up to 28 Hours per week

The State of New Hampshire, LiquorCommission has a vacancy for a Part Time Hearings Officer.

Summary: Conducts the NH Liquor Commission Administrative hearings as an agent for the Commissioner and Directors and prepares written opinions including findings of fact, conclusions of law and dispositions while implementing and following all NH Liquor Commissions rules and policies.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in pre-law, industrial relations, public administration, conducting hearings or administering law related to the Liquor Commission. License/Certification:Valid drivers' license for travel to Commission locations.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license for travel to Commission locations

Other Requirements:None

Trainee Option:None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws.

Considerable knowledge of the policies and regulations of the relevant agency.

Considerable knowledge of quasi-judicial or administrative hearings process.

Skill in report and decision writing.

Ability to make decisions based upon policies and procedures as well as upon technical and highly debatable testimony.

Ability to conduct and coordinate quasi-judicial hearings.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with legal professionals, officials and the public.

Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Conducts formal, adversarial hearings, rules on motions, weighs relevance of testimony and exhibits and renders administrative decisions based upon testimony and evidence submitted.

Advises superiors on the probable legal impact of proposed changes in criminal laws.

Evaluate and analyze testimony and documentary evidence to arrive at a decision consistent with the facts and law.

Researches legal questions to advise superiors on probable legal impact or proposed changes in rules and regulations.

Approves records authorizing restoration of licensing and operating privileges.

Explains policies, rules, and statutes to inquiring parties, law enforcement agencies, attorneys and members of the public.

May handle administrative hearings before other state boards to assure timely disposition of said appeals.

Recognizes that everyone we come into contact with is a customer and treats all with courtesy, respect, and the utmost professionalism.

In addition, applicants are subject to a criminal background check and reference check.

For further information please contactHR@LIQUOR.NH.GOV

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Liquor Commission

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