Supervises a small administrative support staff by interviewing, recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, approving leave requests and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Reviews cases by reading files and pre-hearing legal briefs, conducting legal research, conducting pre-hearing conferences with legal representatives of both parties to further define issues, and providing legal advice to Administrative Review Officers. Presides over public and non-public hearings by administering oaths, hearing testimony of witnesses, questioning witnesses, determining admissibility of documentary and testimonial evidence, resolving conflicting testimony and credibility issues, hearing argument of attorneys and witnesses, resolving procedural questions, reading legal and administrative documents and ruling on motions and objections, including pre-hearing and post-hearing motions. Grants or denies postponements and continuances based on facts presented and need for additional information. Reviews information presented in the hearing and post-hearing briefs and issues official Opinions or decisions explaining facts of case (Findings of Fact), applicable laws, (Conclusions of Law), reason for decision (Analysis), and decision reached. Reviews and certifies hearing transcripts and hearing record for appeals to court. Attends legal seminars and conferences and reads legal, technical, and professional publications to continue legal education as required by law. Performs other duties as assigned.