Legal Examiner Supervisor (LE 4) DOH8919
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Job Location:
Tumwater, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 8210 - 11045
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement combining remote work with scheduled onsite work at our DOH facility in Tumwater WA approximately 1-2 days per week.
The Opportunity
The division of Health Systems Quality Assurance(HSQA) oversees Washingtons healthcare delivery system which includes licensing and regulating healthcare professionals and facilities. The HSQA Office of Investigative and Legal Services (OILS) is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead and support the delivery of high-quality legal services that protect the health and safety of Washington residents. Reporting to the Executive Director of Legal Services this position provides advanced legal expertise while supervising and guiding a team of legal examiners.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring balanced caseloads consistent legal analysis and high-quality work products that uphold regulatory standards and public trust. The position directly supports OILSs mission by implementing the discipline procedures for health and health-related professionals businesses and for health care facilities licensed by the Department.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leadership & Supervision
- Plan assign coordinate and supervise the work of Legal Examiner 3s
- Ensure equitable caseload distribution and timely case progression while managing a high-level caseload.
- Review work products to maintain legal accuracy consistency and quality
Legal Expertise & Case Oversight
- Serve as legal subject matter expert for assigned healthcare professions
- Participate in Case Management Teams (CMT) for discipline matters
- Provide expert consultation on complex disciplinary cases and regulatory interpretation
Policy Legislative & Program Consultation
- Provide consultation to representatives of other agencies and respond to information requests
- Support legislative review bill analysis and policy development efforts
- Attend meetings and workgroups to represent legal services and ensure alignment with regulatory standards
Why Youll Love This Role
This role offers the opportunity to directly impact public safety and healthcare practice across Washington State. The selected candidate will collaborate with dedicated professionals who are committed to regulatory excellence and public service. With meaningful leadership responsibilities and involvement in high-level legal and policy discussions this position provides strong professional growth while contributing to work that truly matters.
Required Qualifications
There are two pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter resume and/or applicant profile.
Option 1:Two (2) years of experience at the Legal Examiner 3 level
Option 2:Graduation from an accredited law school (or the Law Clerk Program) AND five (5) years of legal practice that includes litigation experience
Additional Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Experience- 2 or more years of supervisory experience (additional experience as a Legal Examiner 3 can substitute year for year for supervisory experience).
- Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
Preferred Qualifications
While these arent required having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
- Knowledge of the Uniform Disciplinary Act and related case law. Knowledge of agency board and commission specific statutes and related regulations and the case law relating to the statutes.
- Knowledge of administrative law and procedure (including adjudicative proceedings and rulemaking); the rules of evidence and case law related to admissibility of evidence; civil procedure; constitutional law; and public disclosure laws. Two or more years of litigation experience in civil criminal or administrative settings.
Employee Benefits
We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your familys health financial security and work-life balance. Youll have access to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage life and long-term disability insurance flexible spending and health savings accounts and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while youre living today. Paid holidays vacation and sick leave help you recharge and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting.
About the Washington State Department of Health
Were nearly 2000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity Innovation and Engagement we address health disparities respond to emerging challenges and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH we help reduce barriers collaborate with diverse communities and champion equitable health outcomes. Were passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health.Explore more about the Department of Health our programs and our impact byvisiting our website.
Working Conditions:
The following describes the working conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Setting:
- The position requires regular in-person attendance to perform duties on-site 1-2 days per week at the Tumwater DOH office. When not working on-site this position may work from home a DOH office or an alternate location.
- Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. Work occurs at/using a computer for extended periods.
- May be expected to move maneuver or transport boxes of files weighing up to 35 pounds to and from meetings.
Schedule:
- This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however the position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignments and/or meet business demands and deadlines and/or during the annual legislative session. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbents request subject to supervisory approval.
Travel Requirements:
- Quarterly travel is required to attend meetings and training. Locations for travel may include other State agencies and facilities and the State legislature.
- When traveling for work the position may require traveling alone or with another employee for multiple days and nights in or out of state.
- When driving for state business the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.
Tools and Equipment:
- This position uses standard office furniture and equipment such as a desk office chair cell phone computer monitor(s) keyboard and mouse; and when in the office the position may also require the use of a printer phone fax machine and/or copy machine.
Customer Interactions:
- This position requires meeting frequently with internal and external partners in a variety of settings. Works with interested parties who may become difficult to communicate with due to the nature of this positions regulatory role.
Other:
- The DOH campus is a smoke-free drug-free alcohol-free scent-neutral environment.
- This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
Were committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents wont be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
Click Apply to complete your application. Attach your resume cover letter and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment including a supervisor a peer and someone youve supervised or led (if applicable).
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year personal photos transcripts certifications diplomas projects portfolios or letters of recommendation.
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 year
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 veterans status military status genetic information sexual orientation gender expression or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations:If you have questions need assistance with the application process require an accommodation or would like to request this posting in an alternative format please contact Kristina Cox at and reference DOH8919.
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Supplemental Information
This 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
