Hearings Officer I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001223
- Class code
- 32001223
- Pay group
- NC13
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Hearings Officer I is $50,088 to $87,654 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001223.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is professional work involved in the investigation and resolution of grievances or conducting disciplinary hearings. Employee screens all grievances; some require an investigative or informal administrative hearing; some require a formal hearing. For grievances which cannot be resolved at this level, recommendations for course of action is made to the Hearings Officer Supervisor. Employee conducts disciplinary hearings to provide due process reviews for acts of misconduct, documentation of relevant testimony, evaluation of evidence and case by case decisions in compliance with established parameters as well as legally mandated rules. Employee also conducts audits of the disciplinary process and provides disciplinary process training to agency staff as needed.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to conduct proceedings in an impartial and professional manner. Ability to remain composed and calm when dealing with upset parties.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Hearings Officer I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $4,450 | $7,119 | $53,400 to $85,428 |
| Mississippi | $33,600 | $59,050 | $33,600 to $59,050 |
| Texas | $48,244 | $76,028 | $48,244 to $76,028 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.