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Role Description

This position is exempt from Civil Service. Reporting to the Chief Industrial Appeals Judge, this position is one of eight Assistant Chiefs and a member of the agency's Extended Management Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise at least six Industrial Appeals Judges.
• Lead, coach and mentor staff for high-level performance and personal growth.
• Evaluate judicial performance and determine and impose appropriate disciplinary or corrective action in consultation with the Chief Judge.
• Assist in the interview and hiring process for new staff.
• Provide coverage for hearings, mediation, and review.
• Review the timeliness and accuracy of written orders, the proper conduct of quasi-judicial hearings, and the proper interpretation of the laws under which proceedings are conducted.
• Review Orders on Agreement of Parties and Dismiss Orders for legal sufficiency, and rule on and issue orders on interlocutory appeals.
• Timely issue legally correct orders on cases assigned.
• Directly contribute to and support the agency's mission, vision and goals.
• As a member of the Extended Management Team, actively participate in development and implementation of the agency's strategic plan.
• Implement agency-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Serve as a member of the Dispute Resolution management group and participate in tactical and strategic management decisions impacting the Dispute Resolution division.
• Develop policies for program area through active participation with Extended Management Team and division management group.
• Implement and apply policy in areas of program responsibility and in performance of supervisory duties.
• Actively work on internal committees and special assignments to achieve agency improvements and fulfill agency strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• Active or judicial membership in the Washington State Bar Association
• Ability to travel throughout Washington State
• Five years' experience practicing law in Washington state with an emphasis in workers' compensation law, WISHA, or other areas of law covered by the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as a hearings, mediation, and review judge with the BIIA
• Demonstrated excellence in performing work to fulfill the BIIA's mission
• Experience in public sector management
• Supervisory experience
• Mentoring experience
• Experience showing excellent teamwork
• Strong legal skills and experience
• Strong leadership skills and experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience
• Adaptability
• Public speaking or teaching skills and experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability
• Retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending account, dependent care assistance
• Paid time off (sick leave, vacation leave, personal holiday, personal leave day)
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees subject to guidelines and funding

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply on-line and attach the following:

• A cover letter specifying how you meet the qualifications listed above (no more than two pages).
• A current resume.
• A list of at least three professional references.

Please attach the required documents in the "provide attachment" section of the online application. Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit all of the required documents by the closing date will be considered.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the position or application process, please contact Christy Sterling, Human Resources Manager, at (360) 753-6823, ext. 1123 or christy.sterling@biia.wa.gov .

Supplemental Information

The official duty station is to be determined; however, the successful candidate may work remotely. Washington state residency is required upon hire.