Hearings Program Director (00221)

Hearings Program Director

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Office of Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Hearings Program Director. This position is critical to EDR's obligation to provide administrative hearings in employee grievances, administrative rulings in employee grievances, and consultation to state agencies and employees on workplace disputes and related issues. This position will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of EDR's Hearings Program as well as investigating, analyzing and drafting administrative rulings in employee grievances. This position will also consult with employees and agency management on the management and resolution of workplace conflict and employment disputes and provide training, mediation and other related services as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations and analyze the relevant facts in light of the applicable governing principles, policies, and laws; Demonstrated ability to write and speak with clarity, concision, and logic in legal matters; Knowledge of the principles, policies and laws governing public employment, the grievance rights of state employees, alternative dispute resolution methods, and best practices in employment relations and dispute resolution; Ability to communicate effectively with employees, agency management at all levels, and their representatives; A high degree of reasoned judgment, discernment, objectivity, and poise under conditions that are often sensitive and emotionally charged; Ability to perform multiple complex assignments independently, with minimal supervision; Demonstrated ability to successfully oversee and manage operations of fee-for-service statewide administrative hearings program in a way that promotes the overall quality and timeliness of hearing services while preserving hearing officer independence to decide individual cases and Experience and / or knowledge in mediation and / or other workplace conflict resolution methods. High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Coursework in law or comparable experience or training. Virginia State Bar license.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance. "The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force." Equal Opportunity Employer Department of Human Resource Management / 101 North 14th Street, 12th Floor / Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 225-2131

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.