The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a highly judicious Deputy Hearing Examiner to join its independent quasi-judicial agency. Featured on Government Jobz, this role serves as a vital impartial arbiter for land use, animal control, and code enforcement appeals across a county of 2.3 million residents.

The Role & Core Responsibilities

You will act on behalf of the Council to apply county policies and regulations through a fair and efficient administrative hearing process. Your findings will shape the urban and rural landscape of one of the nation’s most dynamic regions.

• Adjudication: Conduct impartial hearings on land use permitting, code enforcement, and licensing appeals.
• Legal Writing: Prepare legally sound determinations with comprehensive findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Procedural Management: Issue orders on motions and ensure all proceedings meet regulatory deadlines.
• Process Improvement: Advise the Hearing Examiner on strengthening Countywide regulations and internal procedural rules.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor: Must be a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar (WSBA).
• Adjudicatory Experience: 3 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative hearings or contested cases.
• Management: 2 years of supervisory or program management experience.
• Preferred: Strong background in land use law, zoning, and municipal code provisions.

Recruitment Timeline

Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and a legal writing sample by the February 1st deadline.