Policy Specialist

Staffing Solutions Organization - Augusta, ME

Full-time

Remote - Augusta, ME

About the position

The Policy Specialist position at Staffing Solutions Organization focuses on supporting the Division of Licensing & Certification in Augusta, ME. The role involves preparing documentation for administrative hearings, processing requests related to Registry annotations, and assisting with the development of standard operating procedures. The specialist will also engage in conflict resolution, rulemaking, and legislative tracking, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and facilitating communication between various state offices and entities.

Responsibilities

• Gather program documentation and prepare evidence for hearings related to final agency licensing action.
• Serve as the department's representative in fair hearings.
• Process requests for Registry annotations and appeal requests of annotations.
• Oversee waiver applications process for the Maine Background Check Center, including drafting and sending letters and following applicant's due process for any appeal.
• Assist with writing SOPs and policy/procedures for various referrals to professional licensing Boards.
• Assist with preparing, scheduling, and logistics for IDR, IIDR, and informal conferences.
• Assist with revisions to rules, preparing for the rulemaking process, and moving rule revisions forward.
• Assist with SOP and relevant document review, development, and processes for sharing complaint information with the Office of the Attorney General, Adult Protective Services, and the Office of MaineCare Services Program Integrity Unit.
• Serve as liaison between DLC programs and other state offices and outside entities in the process of updating MOUs.
• Listen to and record committee discussion/bill tracking when legislature is in session.

Requirements

• Some level of college experience with experience in preparing documents for administrative hearings.
• Experience with/in how administrative hearings are conducted.
• Strong preference for a paralegal degree or certification.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, typically 8-5 with 1 hr. lunch.
• Full-time position with 40 hours per week.
• Compensation varies based on location, role, skill set, and experience.