Legal Secretary 1 (DOH1689) occupation at State of Washington in Tumwater

State of Washington is at present looking to employ Legal Secretary 1 (DOH1689) on Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:05:32 GMT. *IMPORTANT NOTE â€" Temporary Salary Reduction: From July 1, 2011 to June 29, 2013 a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect for most state positions. Salary reduction IS reflected in the salary listed above. For more specific information, visit http://www.dop.wa.gov/CompClass/TempSalaryReduction/Pages/default.aspx . There is currently one opening for a Legal Secretary 1 position in the Office...

Legal Secretary 1 (DOH1689)

Location: Tumwater, Washington

Description: State of Washington is at present looking to employ Legal Secretary 1 (DOH1689) right now, this occupation will be situated in Washington. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions.

• IMPORTANT NOTE â€" Temporary Salary Reduction: From July 1, 2011 to June 29, 2013 a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect for most state positions. Salary reduction IS reflected in the salary listed above. For more specific information, visit http://www.dop.wa.gov/CompClass/TempSalaryReduction/Pages/default.aspx .

There is currently one opening for a Legal Secretary 1 position in the Office of Legal Services, Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA). This recruitment may be used to fill other Legal Secretary 1 vacancies as they occur statewide. To learn more about the Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/ProgramsandServices/HealthSystemsQualityAssurance/LegalServices.aspx . Agency Profile The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are our most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov . Primary Duties This position supports the Department’s mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State by providing professional and technical expertise in the delivery of quality legal services to HSQA and other entities. This position contributes to the mission by improving patient safety through facilities and health care professional regulatory processes. As part of a team in HSQA, improves timeliness of cases and applies appropriate sanctions for misconduct. This position works to ensure that performance measures are met regarding the timeliness of health care professional cases, and that final decisions comply with sanction guidelines.

Specific duties include:
Maintaining legal tracking system for all documentation in the Office of Legal Services Assists Attorney General’s Office with case support and data Responds to, drafts and coordinates responses to office correspondence and inquiries

Required Qualifications One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of legal secretarial experience working for an attorney, Administrative Law Judge, Industrial Appeal Judge, review judge, or equivalent.

OR Five (5) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience in a clerical position within a professional office setting.

AND One (1) or more years of intermediate-level experience using MS Word to create, format, and edit tables, columns, and charts; import data and sort table data; insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects. One (1) or more years of intermediate-level experience using MS Excel or other spreadsheet software to create and manipulate large or complex spreadsheets, use complex mathematical formulas to calculate data, and link worksheets; import data from other sources, filter lists, and create and format charts and graphs. One (1) or more years of experience accurately entering data into database software or web-based database applications.

Desired Qualifications One (1) or more years of college-level coursework (45 total quarter credit hours or equivalency in semester hours), with at least 10 quarter credit hours or equivalent in Legal Secretarial courses.

Conditions of Employment Willing and able to work indoors, at a desk the majority of an 8-hour workday, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions, with or without an accommodation. Willing and able to work the core business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a scheduled lunch break. Willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, to meet program needs and critical deadlines. Willing and able to occasionally travel statewide, to meet the needs of the program. Willing and able to have frequent contact with the public and other interested parties to Health Systems Quality Assurance legal issues, some of which may be upset or impatient. Willing and able to assist with emergency response activities as assigned during a public health emergency.

Note: This position is covered by an “Agency Shop” provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status. The Washington State Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Linda Riggle at (360) 236-4226, Linda.Riggle@doh.wa.gov , or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6388. Application Process Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following: A current and detailed applicant profile. Three (3) or more professional references (to be included in your applicant profile). Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and if you’ve supervised other staff, a subordinate. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.

Supplemental Information:

• Important information regarding the Application Process and the Supplemental Questions :

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process and Supplemental Questions in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

NOTE: Education and experience listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions, must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
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