Board Member, Departmental Appeals Board

The HHS Departmental Appeals Board adjudicates complex administrative appeals involving federal programs. Board Members serve as Administrative Judges, issuing final decisions in three-member panels on funding disputes, civil remedies, and enforcement actions; reviewing ALJ decisions; managing hearings and records; and interpreting statutes and regulations. Cases often involve significant financial impact and establish national precedent, with most decisions final on behalf of the Secretary.

**Qualifications:**
Open to U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least ten (10) years of experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State, or local level. Formal hearings are defined as proceedings conducted on the record under procedures at least as formal as those prescribed by the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 553-559). In addition, applicants must have experience performing work at or above the GS-15 level, or equivalent, in the Federal government, State or local government, private sector, or a non-governmental organization. Must possess J.D. or LL. B degree. Active Membership or admission to the bar is required. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ's): This position requires that you possess TQ's that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following TQ's must be evident in your resume. Demonstrated experience in appellate or adversarial litigation as adjudicator, counsel, or adviser, including evidence of ability to display judicial temperament in interacting with parties, witnesses, and counsel. Demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively master complex, diverse, and changing areas of law, building on existing familiarity with administrative law generally. Excellence in legal writing involving complex legal issues, particularly interpretation and application of statutory or regulatory language. Demonstrated team-building and leadership skills in professional settings, particularly in building consensus on difficult topics, in working cooperatively with peers, and in mentoring and developing attorneys. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume.