Chair, Departmental Appeals Board
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 151661 - 228000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of the Secretary (OS) Immediate Office of the Secretary (IOS) Departmental Appeals Board (DAB). The DAB conducts impartial independent review of disputed decisions under more than ninety (90) statutory and regulatory provisions and houses the corps of Board Members Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Administrative Appeals Judges (AAJs) on the Medicare Appeals Council.
Serves as Chair and Board Member of the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) providing executive leadership strategic direction and oversight of the adjudicatory administrative and dispute resolution functions. Manages and evaluates organizational performance budgets and human and financial resources; oversees staff Board Members Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Administrative Appeals Judges (AAJs); and ensures effective operations and compliance with applicable regulations. Exercises authority over jurisdictional rulings panel and case assignments appeals procedures and alternative dispute resolution activities; maintains liaison with Department leadership operating and staff divisions other federal agencies and external stakeholders; and advises on policy and procedural improvements to support Departmental objectives.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Persons newly appointed to an SES position will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active Membership or admission to the bar is required
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1: Demonstrated experience examining and applying complex and novel legal principles-often in the absence of clear or consistent precedent-to make authoritative determinations that guided organizational decision-making informed resolution of subsequent similar issues and contributed to the development of precedent-setting legal positions with agency-wide or government-wide impact. Demonstrated executive-level experience designing implementing and overseeing organization-wide operations and processes for advising high-level organizational officials and external stakeholders on complex legal and factual issues.
TQ 2: Demonstrated experience formulating implementing and revising policies strategies and operational processes to deliver high-quality adjudication services while maintaining efficient responsive business practices including the ability to identify and navigate complex issues arising in the development and implementation of regulations and policies. Demonstrated ten years of experience as a licensed attorney preparing for participating in and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation or administrative law at the federal state or local level.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five ECQs:
- ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.
- ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
- ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
- ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
- ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Education
Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
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Licensure
Applicants must be licensed and authorized to practice law under the laws of a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution. Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of active status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining active status to practice law. Being in good standing is acceptable in lieu of active status in States where the licensing authority considers good standing as having a current license to practice law.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: .
Additional information
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats research emerging diseases and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international support of this mission HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health safety and security threats.
Mobility:
Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical organizational and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement
Preferred Experience:
Prior supervisory experience required; Prior experience of a minimum of ten years of experience as a licensed attorney preparing for participating in and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation or administrative law at the federal state or local level preferred.
Salary:
Salary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 prior to assuming the SES position annually and upon termination of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement:
Information Resources - Resource Center:
applying online poses a hardship to you you may submit your application by contacting. Gregory T. Stewart in the agency contact section.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact.
Veterans Preference
Veterans Preference does not apply to the SES.
Selective Service
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from selective service see: must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Risk Management
- Influencing Skills
- Organizational Skill
- Accounting & Finance
- Strategy Management
- People Management
- Industril Knowledge
- Communication
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Leadership Skill
- Problem Solving Skills
- Regulatory&Governance
