Hearing Officer, Appeals and Fair Hearings Unit, W0058

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hearing Officer with the Appeals and Fair Hearings unit ensures that assigned appeals within the respective programs are conducted in an impartial manner, in compliance with state and federal law and regulations; hearings are expediently held, decisions are rendered in writing in a timely manner and competently addresses all of the issues presented by the parties.

Requirements

• Degree (JD or Doctor of Jurisprudence) from an accredited School of Law
• Knowledge of the administrative fair hearing process
• Ability to analyze and research complex regulatory, statutory and legal issues
• Familiarity with Department of Social Services programs generally and Benefits and Services law, regulations and policies specifically
• Ability to assess workload and prioritize
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy and advanced skills in word-processing

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and or relevant experience in social work or a related subject area

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned appeals within the respective programs are conducted in an impartial manner, in compliance with state and federal law and regulations
• Ensure hearings are expediently held
• Ensure decisions are rendered in writing in a timely manner
• Competently address all of the issues presented by the parties

Benefits

• Excellent health and life insurance benefits
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• State funded Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition assistance
• Free wellness programs
• State retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees