Title: Administrative Proceeding Division- Deputy Director

State Role Title: Hearing & Legal Services Officer III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Health Professions

Location:Dept of Health Professions

Agency Website:www.dhp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

A satisfying and rewarding employment opportunity awaits you at the Virginia Department of Health Professions!

The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public.

The Deputy Director assists in directing the activities of the Administrative Proceedings Division to ensure that cases are adjudicated in accordance with the Administrative Process Act and other applicable laws.

DHP offers a wealth of benefits and perks to its employees including free parking for days in the office and telework opportunities!

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, processes, and research methods.
Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory process.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Administrative Process Act and the legal system.
Demonstrated ability to interview witnesses and present evidence at formal legal inquiries.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and diverse data.
Demonstrated ability to prepare legal documents and supplemental case reports.
Demonstrated ability to manage others and coordinate program goals involving priorities.
Demonstrated ability to function as a leader of professional staff.
Excellent communication skills.

Additional Considerations

Considerable experience in public administration or in a regulatory or legal environment.
Considerable experience in judicial or quasi-judicial systems and administrative hearings.
Considerable experience in conducting legal research and writing legal summaries and opinions.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

DHP accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history and duties/responsibilities which indicates your qualifications for this position. Please be as detailed as possible in your application. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Successful completion of initial training and any subsequent updates is a condition of employment."
• A criminal background is required for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 000-000-0000

Email: recruitment@dhp.virginia.gov

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.