Closing Date: 10th September, 2026
Description:
The position is full-time, requires a five-day work week (Monday through Friday), and is located in one of the following locations: Clearwater, Tallahassee, Tampa, Florida.The position works under the supervision of the Fair Hearing Section Chief or designee.
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.
This Position Will Be Hired at $40.00 Hourly and Is Non-Negotiable.
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.
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
