What is a hearing examiner and how to become one

Key steps to become a hearing examiner

1. Explore hearing examiner education requirements

   Most common hearing examiner degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.2 %

   Doctorate

   39.6 %

   Master's

   10.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific hearing examiner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Administrative Law	27.47%
   Legal Research	27.44%
   Legal Advice	20.09%
   Appeals	18.48%
   Settlement Agreements	6.53%

3. Complete relevant hearing examiner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New hearing examiners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a hearing examiner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real hearing examiner resumes.

4. Research hearing examiner duties and responsibilities

   • Conduct public hearings and render decisions regarding zoning appeals and rezoning cases.
   • Conduct administrative hearings on appeals of parking violation citations.
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   • Blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique ensure all specimens are collect accurately, on time and according to establish procedures.

5. Apply for hearing examiner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a hearing examiner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams