Environmental Health Hearings Legal Officer

Title:

Environmental Health Hearings Legal Officer State Role

Title:

Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr IIIHiring Range: $123,480 - $148,175

Pay Band: 6

Agency:
Virginia Department of Health

Location:

Dept of Health Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Type:
General Public - GJob Duties The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is seeking a qualified candidate to support its appeal, compliance, and enforcement programs. The successful candidate will help ensure that violations of applicable regulations are addressed in a timely, consistent, and appropriate manner. To include:
Sewage Handling and Disposal;
Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems;
Private Well;
Alternative Discharge;
Rainwater Harvesting;
Fees for Onsite Sewage Systems and Private Wells;
Schedule of Civil Penalties;
Marina;
Food;
Hotel;
Migrant Labor Camp;
Summer Camps;
Campgrounds;
Swimming Pools;
Rules and Regulations Governing the Sanitary Control of Oysters, Clams and other Shellfish;
Sanitary Control of the Picking, Packing and Marketing of Crab Meat for Human Consumption; and for the Bedding and Upholstery Program. Is adjudication officer for enforcement actions; chairs information meetings; chairs public hearings in the promulgation of regulations; handles Indemnification Claim appeals before the Sewage Handling and Disposal Appeal Review Board; provides assistance to owners of a failed system in seeking redress from the system's builder;

and handles enforcement of marina violations. Trainer for district directors and environmental health staff in legal matters advising them on interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures; negotiating settlements and achieving compliance through enforcement. Promulgates regulations for the OEHS in coordination with individual division directors and office director. Represents the Office Director during General Assembly Sessions, if needed. This position works across all Division within the Office of Environmental Health Services and with local health departments to ensure environmental health regulations are implemented and enforced properly.

This position also provides input on necessary regulatory revisions, and assist in legislative actions to enhance and improve environmental health programs.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Knowledge of all regulations of the Office of Environmental Health Services as they relate to the appeal process, enforcement,compliance vs. non-compliance.
2. Knowledge of the Administrative Process Act and State law as itrelates to OEHS programs and regulations and to criminal and civil actions.
3. Knowledge of principles associated with environmental healthstandards and principles of supervision.
4. Ability to address/conduct public meetings; speak/write in English andwork with the public.
5. Considerable experience in compliance achievement or environmentalhealth is recommended.
6. Demonstrated ability to interpret local, state and federal law, case lawand policies affecting clients and/or programs statewide.

Additional Considerations
1. Formal legal or paralegal education/training.

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.

VDH 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 which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and…