Title: Environmental Health Hearings Legal Officer
State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr III
Hiring Range: $123,480 - $148,175
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
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.
Services as they relate to the appeal process, enforcement,
compliance vs. non-compliance.
relates to OEHS programs and regulations and to criminal and civil
actions.
standards and principles of supervision.
work with the public.
health is recommended.
and policies affecting clients and/or programs statewide.
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 abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Name: Isis Romero
Phone: (804) 864-7000
Email: Isis.Romero@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
