Deputy Director - Administrative Law Judge (HCA/OFH #7566) - State of New Mexico : Job Details

$36.09 - $57.75 Hourly$75,072 - $120,115 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band 85Posting DetailsThis job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans. Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?The Deputy Director - Administrative Law Judge will:

• Provide supervision to Administrative Law Judges, located in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, ensuring due process and compliance with the administrative hearing process;
• Conduct administrative hearings on all appeals within the jurisdiction of the Office of Fair Hearings (OFH) and;
• Work closely with the Office of Fair Hearings Director and Management Analyst Supervisor on identification of budgetary, training, technological and other needs for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness.

How does it get done?The Deputy Director - Administrative Law Judge is responsible for:

• Ensuring due process rights of each party are safeguarded on all hearings and that all Administrative Law Judges are compliant with federal, state, and agency policies and directives;
• Reviewing Recommendations and Final Decisions for timeliness and policy compliance and;
• Participating in external audits and developing performance measures to evaluate and identify needs and strengths within the Office of Fair Hearings.

Who are the customers?

• Health Care Authority (HCA) personnel;
• Attorneys;
• All personnel within the administrative hearing process;
• External government agencies;
• Claimants;
• Appellants;
• Respondents;
• Medical Care Organizations and Medical Providers.

Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate has:

• A Juris Doctorate or Master's Degree;
• Experience conducting administrative hearings and supervising Administrative Law Judges;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the hearing process and the programs within the jurisdiction of the Office of Fair Hearings.
Minimum QualificationA Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a light strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management, supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements. Substitution TableThese combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 12 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 6 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 4 years of experience •Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position. •If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of semester hours in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.Employment RequirementsMust possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results. Working ConditionsWork is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Supplemental InformationDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Alex Rodriguez, (505) ###-####. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.