Director of Hearings and Appeals Pgcb

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise shapes fairness, accountability, and due process. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is seeking a strategic thinking and decisive leader who can balance legal precision with operational excellence. As a Director of Hearings and Appeals, you will have the opportunity to uphold integrity of administrative proceedings across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Join our dedicated team of professionals to help us ensure timely, impartial resolution of appeals!

As a Director of Hearings and Appeals, you will provide executive leadership over all legal, regulatory, and administrative operations of the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA). Work involves establishing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and overseeing the quality and accuracy of all hearing related work. You will also be responsible for supervising hearing officers and clerical staff; managing workflow, resource allocation, and budget; as well as facilitating communications and actions between OHA staff, other Board employees, and outside parties for active or pending matters before the Board. In addition to leadership responsibilities, you may serve as a backup hearing officer and board clerk, conducting hearings, managing case filings, and preparing reports and recommendations for Board decisions. Additional responsibilities include:

• Conducting public input hearings for the renewal of operator licenses
• Supporting organizational integration
• Exercising independent judgement in decision-making, staff management, and operational oversight
• Traveling to participate in meetings and public forums
• Investigating complaints involving misconduct by employees and recommending corrective action when necessary

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Salary

• $122,327/year

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, current license to practice law in Pennsylvania, and at least eight years of professional legal experience which includes experience in the practice of Pennsylvania Administrative Law.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Continued license to practice law in Pennsylvania, with membership continuously maintained during employment.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred

• Experience as a hearing officer or practice experience participating as counsel in administrative law hearings in Pennsylvania
• Previous legal supervisory experience

Legal Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire with a thorough background investigation, including drug screening and the subsequent review and approval by the Board.

How to Apply

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

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