Associate General Counsel (00151414) bei Georgia Department of Community Health, GA
Georgia Department of Community Health, GA · Atlanta, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Atlanta
About the Department
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.
Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.
DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.
DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Associate General Counsel position. This team member will serve as a trusted legal advisor, providing expertise in drafting and interpreting rules, regulations, and legal documents. The role is responsible for analyzing complex legal and policy issues, ensuring compliance with statutes and case law, and guiding process improvement efforts across the department. The Associate General Counsel will also oversee administrative processes to monitor legal compliance, manage cross-unit projects, and apply sound judgment in resolving challenges. This position requires a strong ability to translate legal requirements into practical solutions that support the department’s mission and operations. This is a hybrid eligible position that reports directly to the General Counsel, and the performance of these responsibilities may require frequent in-office presence.
Position Duties
Drafts new and updated rules and regulations Provides research, analysis and recommendations regarding complex legal, liability and/or policy issues Reviews pending and current statutes and case law for departmental impact Tracks process improvement initiatives within the office for compliance with established goals Manages projects across multiple areas and units Develops, oversees, and implements administrative processes designed to maintain and monitor the legal compliance of department processes Drafts letters, notices, agreements and other legal documents Selects appropriate methods and techniques for resolving problems
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and childcare spending account.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.
This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background history, reference check, and credit check.
For more information about this job contact: https://dch.georgia.gov
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