Health Law Judge (HE3) DOH8562

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Health Law Judge (HE3) DOH8562

Company: Washington State


Description: DescriptionHealth as a Health Law JudgeHearings Examiner 3 (HE3)Home-based – Full-time – PermanentWe’re looking for a skilled and impartial Health Law Judge to join the Department of Health’s Adjudicative Services Office. In this pivotal role, you’ll preside over health profession discipline cases and other matters impacting public health, ensuring a fair, efficient, and consistent adjudicative process.What You’ll Do:

• Facilitate the litigation process by managing case schedules, discovery deadlines, and resolving legal issues.
• Preside over adjudicative proceedings, ensuring compliance with state laws and promoting access to justice.
• Draft and issue well-reasoned orders, applying legal standards to complex cases.
• Provide legal support for colleagues, review petitions, and analyze legislation and policies affecting litigation.
• Lead and support strategic projects that enhance our adjudicative processes.

What you bring to the role:This role requires superior communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. You’ll apply advanced legal analysis, problem-solving, and legal writing expertise while managing caseloads efficiently. Success in this position also depends on cultural competency, a strong customer service orientation, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. As a key member of a reciprocal team, you’ll collaborate effectively while maintaining the independence to make timely, high-quality decisions. A commitment to self-improvement, the ability to process constructive feedback, and professionalism in all aspects of the role are essential.Join us in advancing public health through fair and transparent judicial processes.Location and FlexibilityWe value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. Attending events or working In-office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance. This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border.Required Qualifications:Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any required experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Washington State Bar
• Three (3) or more years of full-time litigation, trial practice, or full-time judicial experience in the past seven (7) years.

NOTE: Trial practice is defined as frequent appearances as an attorney in a court of general jurisdiction or an administrative law tribunal. Judicial experience is defined as experience as a judge in a court of general jurisdiction or an administrative law tribunal in which the rules of evidence are applied.Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an administrative law judge.
• Knowledge of the Washington Administrative Procedure Act, Washington State Rules of Evidence, Uniform Disciplinary Act, Chapter 246-08 WAC, Chapter 246-10 WAC and Chapter 246-11 WAC.
• Litigation experience before the Department of Health in health profession discipline, Public Benefit or Certificate of Need cases.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, which include MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience organizing, leading and presenting information using virtual meeting platform technology.

Benefits and LifestyleWe prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about “Why DOH” by visiting .We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We’re driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our for the future of Washington health.Conditions of Employment:This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:To apply, click “Apply” and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter.In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.Do attach the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• DD-214 (if applicable)

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth yearDo not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:

• REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos.
• Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
• Certifications or Diplomas
• Projects or Portfolios
• Letters of Recommendation

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Andrea Thieme at andrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at . Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.Supplemental InformationThis recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

Salary: $6876 – 9245 per month

Location: USA

Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 08:17:58 GMT


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