DescriptionThe Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under‑served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.DCH is committed to providing superior C ustomer Service and C ommunication, embracing T eamwork and fostering A ccountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.DCH is seeking one qualified candidate for the position of Attorney 4, HFRD Legal Services Unit with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD). This position will report to the Director of HFRD Legal Services Unit and provides legal support to HFRD. The role requires extensive statewide travel, which may include occasional overnight stays.This is a hybrid position that requires in‑office and remote work with the approval of the supervisor. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment based on the business needs of the organization.Job ResponsibilitiesUnder limited supervision, the Attorney 4 provides oversight, analysis, and recommendations on legal matters within the agency's scope and authority. The position is responsible for managing complex legal and policy issues that require advanced legal judgment, interpretation, and problem‑solving. In addition, the Attorney 4 may serve as a lead worker and/or provide supervision and guidance to support staff.Operates under limited supervision to provide oversight, analysis, and recommendations on legal matters within the agency's authority and scopeManages complex legal and policy issues requiring advanced legal judgment and interpretationMay serve as a lead worker and/or provide supervision to support staffRepresents the agency in litigation involving adverse actions against facilities and certified nursing aidesAssists in determining and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and agency rulesConducts legal, policy, and risk management research and analysis, and develops legally sound recommendations and responsesReviews and responds to inquiries from legislators, advocates, consumers, family members, and other stakeholdersCoordinates the development and revision of agency rules, including research into best practices and regulatory standardsPrepares draft rules in collaboration with internal subject matter expertsFacilitates informal rules advisory groups and prepares required public rule‑making documentationServes as facilitator for informal dispute resolution meetings and other assigned meetingsOversees responses to Open Records Requests, including document production and compliance with applicable lawsPerforms document review and redaction as needed, and coordinates referrals of federal records requests to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as appropriateReviews and analyzes pending legislation affecting the agency and its programsPerforms other related duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsJuris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring OR reciprocity AND Three years of relevant legal experience OR Three years of experience required at the lower‑level Attorney 3 (LEP022).Note: Possession of a valid driver's license, which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work, are required for employees in this job.Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, possess the following:At least five (5) years of experience practicing as an attorney performing comparable or related dutiesPrior supervisory or leadership experience overseeing staff or legal/operational functionsAdditional InformationEARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.#J-18808-Ljbffr
