Working Title: Deputy Chief Legal Counsel

Job Class: General Counsel 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80866

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/09/2024

• Closing Date : 10/29/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) LS Bkgrnd Studies Group IV; OIG Licensing Attorneys; OIG Program Integrity and Oversight

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*This posting is used for multiple vacancies.

*This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://dhs.intranet.mn.gov/buildings-facilities/hybrid-telework/telework/index.jsp) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://dhs.intranet.mn.gov/buildings-facilities/hybrid-telework/telework/index.jsp) .

Serves as the deputy chief legal counsel for a division of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for all Department legal matters and issues relevant to regulatory oversight and enforcement performed by the OIG. This posting covers three new positions within the OIG Legal Counsel’s Office, each providing legal expertise to one of three areas: Background Studies, Licensing, and Program Integrity and Oversight. The primary role is to provide legal advice and counsel, legal direction, and supervision to all of the Department’s legal activities relevant to:

• Background Studies: state and federal laws related to human services background study requirements, criminal law, expungements, and data privacy over criminal justice records.

• Licensing: regulatory oversight and enforcement over programs licensed by the Department of Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Licensing Division, which includes: home and community-based services, adult foster care, substance use disorder treatment, mental health clinics, children’s residential facilities, and programs licensed under the Uniform Services Standards.

• Program Integrity and Oversight: regulatory oversight and enforcement of Medicaid-related regulatory oversight and enforcement programs with a focus on identifying and preventing provider and recipient fraud, waste and abuse in public programs administered by Department of Human Services (DHS).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Legal advice and counsel to Department leadership.

• Strategic management of litigation to support the Department’s mission.

• Oversee and continually improve the relevant OIG Legal Unit’s legal policies, including compliance and training.

• Strategic management of legal resources to ensure that Department legal needs are met.

• Oversee data practices and contract management, including negotiating, drafting and enforcement related to OIG programs.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• JD from an ABA accredited law school;

• Current license to practice law in the State of MN;

• At least seven (7) years' experience practicing law. The seven (7) years must include a combination of experience in litigation and experience in law relevant to regulatory oversight and enforcement in human services programs such as licensing, Medicaid enforcement, criminal law, or other body of administrative law.;

• Knowledge and experience with state and federal data privacy laws as they relate to human services programs; and

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience must include:

• At least one (1) year experience as a supervisor or in a leadership role in an area of law related to the position;

• Providing legal advice to executive level leadership on complex legal issues with a broad impact; and

• Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and advising skills; and

• Supervision of legal staff including mentoring and fostering professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in administrative law related to the work of Background Studies, DHS Licensing, Medicaid, Limit on Receiving Public Funds, and government data practices law.

• Demonstrated ability to accomplish a range of complex work by maximizing the skills and abilities of staff.

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through change and leadership in high profile matters.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and performance data to identify redundancies, gaps, and inefficiencies, and introduce and implement business process changes that will streamline and improve the business.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a large and varied constituency, including legislators and legislative staff, the Attorney General’s Office, state local and federal agencies, professional and advocacy groups, as well as the general public.

• Demonstrated ability to identify common ground for parties with varied interests and build consensus toward solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and convey competency, equanimity, and collaboration in stressful situations.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.