Presiding Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Presiding Officer for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (Central Office). The role conducts informal fact-finding conferences, makes recommended case decisions, and ensures due process in administrative proceedings.

In-office requirements include in-person meetings at the Central Office. The candidate should have strong knowledge of administrative law, experience managing caseloads, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and PDF tools.

Qualifications

• Experience applying rules to facts to reach logical, legally supportable conclusions.
• Experience independently managing a caseload to meet established timeframes.
• Considerable knowledge of administrative law.
• Experience planning and conducting professional meetings or events, remotely and in-person.
• Experience interpreting, analyzing, and applying complex state law, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to make legally sound and defensible recommendations supported by thorough, accurate, and objective evaluation of facts and evidence.
• Experience communicating effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with technology applications including Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint etc.) and PDF creation/use (e.g., Adobe).

Responsibilities

• Schedule administrative proceedings and manage caseloads to ensure timely compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Review case files and other evidence to prepare for and conduct application, renewal, and disciplinary appeals in a manner that best serves due process and the interest of fairness.
• Regulate the conduct of informal fact-finding conferences and develop a clear, complete, and orderly agency record.
• Evaluate facts and evidence objectively to make sound and defensible judgments based on findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Prepare concise, well-reasoned written summaries and recommendations for the DBHDS Commissioner to issue final case decisions.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Written communication

Oral communication

Microsoft 365

PDF tools

Tools

Microsoft 365

PDF creation

Job description

Title: Presiding Officer

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,000-$83,778

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as the Presiding Officer, for the Division of Provider Management, to promote regulatory compliance that is expeditious and legally defensible. This position conducts informal fact-finding conferences and makes recommended case decisions in accordance with due process standards. This position is located at DBHDS Central Office with in-office requirements that include in-person meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule administrative proceedings and manage caseloads to ensure timely compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Review case files and other evidence to prepare for and conduct application, renewal, and disciplinary appeals in a manner that best serves due process and the interest of fairness.
• Regulate the conduct of informal fact-finding conferences and develop a clear, complete, and orderly agency record.
• Evaluate facts and evidence objectively to make sound and defensible judgments based on findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Prepare concise, well-reasoned written summaries and recommendations for the DBHDS Commissioner to issue final case decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience applying rules to facts to reach logical, legally supportable conclusions.
• Experience independently managing a caseload to meet established timeframes.
• Considerable knowledge of administrative law.
• Experience planning and conducting professional meetings or events, remotely and in-person.
• Experience interpreting, analyzing, and applying complex state law, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to make legally sound and defensible recommendations supported by thorough, accurate, and objective evaluation of facts and evidence.
• Experience communicating effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with technology applications including Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint etc.) and PDF creation/use (e.g., Adobe).

Additional Considerations

• Experience with and clear understanding of the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
• Knowledge of DBHDS-specific statutes and regulations.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations related to licensing, human rights, health care, quality and compliance, or other relevant professional issues.
• Experience in legal writing and drafting administrative orders.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail] - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.