Title: Program Support Technician Senior (Health Services Unit): Department of Corrections

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $38,610 - $54,809

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position ensures HSU operates within the guidelines of Federal and State regulatory standards by providing high-level administrative, programmatic, and project management support. Applies knowledge of VADOC program, policies and procedures, and professional judgement to perform a variety of administrative responsibilities. Coordinates meetings with HSU Chiefs and fulfills requests and inquiries from various sources. Maintains multiple databases with up to date information and ensures compliance in the management of peer reviews, mortality reviews, and medical clemency requests. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to compose correspondence using good grammar skills

Working knowledge of HIPAA and other State and Federal confidentiality regulations

Ability to deal effectively with public officials and executives of public and private agencies

Ability to function in a fast-paced and high-stress environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines

Ability to analyze problems and offer recommendations

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to compose and edit documents, reports, proposals, presentations, policies, etc.

Ability to utilize office technology and software

Knowledge of Adobe Pro, Google Suite products, Microsoft Office Suite products

Additional Considerations

Experience in a correctional setting

Experience in a healthcare organization setting

Preferred experience with Nursys Licensing database and National Practitioner's Data Bank

Preferred experience with VACORIS

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 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.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

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 Resource

Phone: 804-385-1123

Email: Emailed application/resume will not be 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.