Seeking Administrative Law Officer's

The Vermont Office of the Secretary of State is seeking qualified individuals to provide Administrative Law Officer (ALO) services on a contractual basis. The ALO will act in a quasi-judicial capacity to conduct administrative hearings regarding qualification for licensure or alleged unprofessional conduct against applicants or licensees in the course of administering professional regulatory programs. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting prehearing conferences, formal hearings, researching relevant issues, drafting proposed decisions, and providing written decisions within 30 days from the date the record in a hearing is closed. Key responsibilities include: • Conducting prehearing conferences and formal hearings • Researching all relevant issues and drafting proposed decisions • Providing written decisions within 30 days from the date the record in a hearing is closed • Maintaining order and decorum during hearings • Communicating effectively with all parties involved The contractor will be compensated at a rate of $150 per hour for services, exclusive of travel time, and will be reimbursed for travel expenses at the same rate as state employees.