Requisition No: 873128
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Working Title: 68900139 - OPS ATTORNEY
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 68900139
Salary: $40.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 04/14/2026
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Hearing Officer position available in the Agency for Health Care Administration Office of the General Counsel, Fair Hearing Section.
The position is full-time, requires a five-day work week (Monday through Friday), and is located in one of the following locations: Clearwater, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, Florida.
The position works under the supervision of the Fair Hearing Section Chief or designee.
This position will be filled at $40.00 Hourly and is non-negotiable.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Fair Hearings: The primary responsibility of the Hearing Officer position is to conduct fair hearings for Medicaid programs administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration under the authority of section 409.285, Florida Statutes and 42 C.F.R. §431, Subpart E, & 42 C.F.R. §438, Subpart F.
The position is responsible for handling all aspects of assigned Medicaid fair hearing proceedings including case management, conducting the fair hearings and rendering written final orders for the agency, subject to appellate review.
Legal Opinions: Provide legal opinions on assigned topics based on identification of relevant facts, thorough legal research and careful analysis.
Preventative Law: Identification of potential legal concerns relevant to the operation of the Fair Hearing Section and communication of such concerns to the Fair Hearing Section Chief or designee.
Legislation: Assist in the analysis, implementation and development of legislation relevant to the mission and operation of the Fair Hearing Section.
Administrative Rules and Regulations: Interpret and apply state administrative rules and federal regulations pertinent to Medicaid fair hearings.
Assist in the development of administrative rules necessary for Medicaid fair hearings and the operation of the Fair Hearing Section.
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE AND/OR CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for Other Personal Services (OPS) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Savings & Spending Accounts;
• 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
For a more complete list of benefits and eligibility requirements, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
What is OPS employment?
OPS employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.
OPS employees do not serve probationary periods or become permanent in their positions because they serve at the pleasure of the agency head.
Upon commencement of employment in compliance with Agency policy, the incumbent shall receive New Employee Orientation, Plain Language, Customer Service, Sexual Harassment, Cultural Diversity, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Ethics, Supervisor, Computer Security Awareness, HIPAA and Medicaid 101 training. In addition, the incumbent shall receive training in substantive legal topics such as the civil procedural and evidentiary rules, and on the Fair Hearing Section case management system, as well as other agency computer systems.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated legal research and writing skills; knowledge of the Medicaid program; knowledge of civil and/or administrative litigation procedures; familiarity with administrative rulemaking; and, computer skills.
In addition: strong oral and written communication; organizational abilities; effective time management; and ability to work either independently or collaboratively, as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Florida Bar with membership in good standing; and two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research and writing, judicial and legal clerk or internships, teaching law or in administrative judicial hearings.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Florida Bar licensure
CONTACT: LAURA GALLAGHER 850-412-3649
BACKGROUND SCREENING
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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