Legal Examiner Supervisor (LE 4) DOH8830

Description

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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 Washington’s healthcare delivery system, which includes licensing and regulating healthcare professionals and facilities. The HSQA Office of Investigative and Legal Services (OILS) is seeking a seasoned 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 OILS’s mission by implementing the discipline procedures for health and health\-related professionals, businessesand 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 You’ll 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 QualificationsThere 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: Three (3\) 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.
• Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.

Preferred Qualifications

While these aren’t 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 family’s health, financial security, and work\-life balance. You’ll 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 you’re 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 Work@Health. About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,000 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. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting 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 incumbent's 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 position’s 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:

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t 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 you’ve 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, veteran’s 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 employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8883\. Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1\-855\-524\-5627 for technical support and login issues.

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Supplemental Information

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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.