Freedom of Information Act & Legal Services Specialist: Central Administration #01219

Title: Freedom of Information Act & Legal Services Specialist: Central Administration #01219

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Services Officer II

Hiring Range: $65,552.00 - $132,376.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position serves as a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer for the department. The incumbent will manage a portfolio of FOIA request that he/she will track and manage. Additionally, this position will serve as the Department's Regulatory Coordinator. He/she will work closely with the Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Office of the Attorney General to ensure that the Department's regulations are accurate and up to date. The incumbent will serve on the Department's Legislative Team. The incumbent will perform other assignments as directed by the Legal Compliance Manager or the Director of Administrative Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the operation of state government, state and federal laws and regulations, established state and federal case law and Attorney General opinions pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act. Considerable attention to detail is required. Skill in organizing information in a concise, logical and analytical manner. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, research and analyze often complex legal issues. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to draft and interpret legislation regarding FOIA and other relevant areas. Knowledge of Virginia Regulations, the Virginia Administrative Process Act and the Virginia Administrative Town Hall.

Additional Considerations

Experience with digital document management (Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat). Experience in processing FOIA requests and records from corporations or from Federal or State governments, prefer in the public sector. Experience in preparing official correspondence and meeting statutory or regulatory deadlines. Demonstrated experience in managing projects. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in criminal justice, corrections, public administration, sociology, psychology, law or related field.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-298-4730

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.