Hearings Program Director (00221)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Human Resource Management (EDR) seeks a Hearings Program Director to oversee the Hearings Program and oversee administrative hearings, rulings, and related dispute-resolution services for state employees. The role requires experience in investigations, legal writing, and consultation with agencies.

The position involves guiding mediation and training efforts, ensuring timely and independent hearing outcomes, and advising on workplace conflict

Qualifications

• Investigations and analysis of relevant facts in light of governing principles, policies, and laws.
• Ability to write and speak clearly in legal matters.
• Knowledge of public employment laws, grievance rights, ADR methods, and dispute resolution best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, agency management, and their representatives.
• High judgment, objectivity, and poise in sensitive, emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to oversee operations of a statewide hearings program with independence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage operations of EDR's Hearings Program.
• Investigate, analyze, and draft administrative rulings in employee grievances.
• Consult with employees and agency management on workplace disputes; provide training and mediation.

Skills

Investigations

Legal writing

Communication

Dispute resolution

Public sector knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia State Bar license (preferred)

Job description

Title: Hearings Program Director (00221)

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst III

Hiring Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location: Dept of Human Resource Mgmt

Agency Website: www.dhrm.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Office of Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Hearings Program Director. This position is critical to EDR's obligation to provide administrative hearings in employee grievances, administrative rulings in employee grievances, and consultation to state agencies and employees on workplace disputes and related issues. This position will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of EDR's Hearings Program as well as investigating, analyzing and drafting administrative rulings in employee grievances. This position will also consult with employees and agency management on the management and resolution of workplace conflict and employment disputes and provide training, mediation and other related services as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations and analyze the relevant facts in light of the applicable governing principles, policies, and laws; Demonstrated ability to write and speak with clarity, concision, and logic in legal matters; Knowledge of the principles, policies and laws governing public employment, the grievance rights of state employees, alternative dispute resolution methods, and best practices in employment relations and dispute resolution; Ability to communicate effectively with employees, agency management at all levels, and their representatives; A high degree of reasoned judgment, discernment, objectivity, and poise under conditions that are often sensitive and emotionally charged; Ability to perform multiple complex assignments independently, with minimal supervision; Demonstrated ability to successfully oversee and manage operations of fee-for-service statewide administrative hearings program in a way that promotes the overall quality and timeliness of hearing services while preserving hearing officer independence to decide individual cases and Experience and/or knowledge in mediation and/or other workplace conflict resolution methods. High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Coursework in law or comparable experience or training. Virginia State Bar license.

Special Instructions

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Department of Human Resource Management/101 North 14th Street, 12th Floor/Richmond, Virginia 23219
[phone]

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Note

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.