Associate Chief Counsel, Public Health

Description:

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary: The Associate Chief Counsel, Division of Public Health position K0221679 provides legal services as an attorney in areas of Division of Public Health, contract law, HIPPA compliance, similar issues for the Division of Public Health.

Duties may include, but not limited to, case negotiations, representation of the agency in administrative and judicial hearings, including appellate courts. Works with considerable independence in performing all legal work related to assignments in an agency having legal issues of moderate to high complexity.

KDHE Attorney will advise agency staff on all agency legal matters from uncomplicated to complex, related to programs in the Division of Health. The employee will be responsible for legal work related to reviewing documentation of inspections of the facilities that are within the jurisdiction of the agency. The attorney will also interface with other governmental entities having jurisdiction in these matters and other persons outside the agency including attorneys, investigators, witnesses and technical consultants. Supervises a team of three (3).

Qualifications:
Education:

• High School, GED
• Bachelors Degree
• Juris Doctor from a United States accredited law school.

Licensing & Certification:

• Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or temporary permit to practice law issued by the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of hire.
• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active member of the Kansas Bar in good standing or with the ability to receive a law license in Kansas upon application or motion.
• Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and precedents concerning cases and to present such materials in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, such as briefs, opinions, orders or decisions.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments. Some environmental law experience.
• Evidence of excellent oral and written communications abilities.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of progressive legal experience in professional.
• 1 year of experience practicing law as a licensed attorney.
• Supervision experience of junior attorneys and staff.
• Experience with drafting, promulgating, and defending administrative regulations and policies.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Melody Hazard
Email: Melody.Hazard@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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• Resume
• Cover Letter

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