Appeals Officer

Announcement Number: 655632297

State of Nevada
Invites you to apply for
Appeals Officer

THE STATE OF NEVADA
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Nevada Way: Empowering the executive
branch to provide solution-oriented customer
service to residents, businesses, and visitors so
Nevada is recognized for its world-class
destinations, its innovative and business-
friendly economic environment, its quality of
life, and its efficiently and effectively run state
government.
VISION STATEMENT:
Governing with transparency and fiscal
responsibility; working with local government,
non-profit and industry partners; delivering
dependable services to citizens and visitors;
and creating opportunities for Nevadans to
lead safe, healthy, prosperous, and productive
lives.

"OUR CAPACITY TO ACHIEVE
GREAT DEEDS WILL NEVER BE
IN QUESTION, BECAUSE WE
WILL FOLLOW THE NEVADA WAY
- NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER GIVE
IN, AND NEVER STOP
DREAMING."
Governor Joe Lombardo
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
The State of Nevada, encompassing over
110,000 square miles, is a land of vast natural
beauty, economic diversity, and cultural
vibrancy. Known as the "Silver State" for its
historic mining legacy, Nevada today is equally
recognized for its dynamic cities, rugged
outdoor landscapes, and spirit of independence.
Anchored by metropolitan hubs like Las Vegas
and Reno, Nevada also offers a rich tapestry of
rural communities, tribal lands, and open desert
that reflect its deep Western roots.
Home to more than 3.2 million residents,
Nevada is one of the fastest-growing states in
the nation. The state features no personal
income tax, a favorable business climate, and
year-round recreational opportunities-from
world-class entertainment and dining to hiking,
skiing, and stargazing beneath some of the
clearest night skies in the U.S.
With over 300 days of sunshine annually in
many regions, Nevada's climate ranges from the
dry heat of the Mojave Desert to the four-
season beauty of the Sierra Nevada. The state is
also home to Lake Tahoe, Great Basin National
Park, Red Rock Canyon, and more than 800,000
acres of state park land.
Nevada balances innovation and tradition,
offering a high quality of life, a growing
emphasis on sustainability and technology, and
a commitment to preserving the natural and
cultural richness that makes the state truly one
of a kind.
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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.

Department of Administration
Hearings DivisionA motivated, driven, self-disciplined, and highly ethical person
who will apply law to the facts of individual cases and issue
timely, well-reasoned decisions.

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.

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

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.

Employee/Employer Pay Annual Salary:
$151,108.00
Las Vegas

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STATE BENEFITS
The State of Nevada offers a wide array of benefits to employees, including:
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of annual leave
• Three weeks of sick leave
• Participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Access to a tax-sheltered deferred compensation plan
• No Social Security contributions (Medicare deduction still required)
• Additional benefits for long-term employees
• CBA
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.
5 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 "Appeals Officer"

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and will continue to be accepted
until the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their
applications as soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional
references to:
In your cover letter please indicate how you heard about this position. If you heard about
this position through a website, please specify which website.
Thank you!
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Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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• State of Nevada

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