• Evaluates incoming criminal background requests for correctness and completeness and enters the request into the BI log daily.
• Perform fingerprinting of applicants using LiveScan and assist applicants with scheduling fingerprint appointments through third party vendor Fieldprint
• Submits fingerprint cards electronically via LiveScan to the Virginia State Police (VSP) following established State Police procedures daily.
• Retrieves and prints electronic criminal background record responses received from Virginia State Police system (NCJIS) daily.
• Conducts searches of local and out of state courts to obtain arrest and conviction information.
• Utilize DMV and Embark to obtain applicant’s driver transcripts to determine eligibility to operate VDH vehicles.
• Verify military service to include separation and character of service
• Responsible for responding to information requests from VDH offices concerning background investigation processes and procedures
• Make appropriate decisions on applicant’s hiring approval or denial based on gathered research and VDH policies and procedures
• Prepares routine correspondence to VDH HR analyst regarding background investigation results
• Notify supervisor of extenuating or unusual circumstances of information discovered
• Maintains accurate hard copy records and ensures consistency with BI case log
• Properly dispose of background check information.
• Ensures that supervisor is provided a weekly status report of BI activities and kept informed of any significant issues affecting the BI Unit
• Assist with BI Unit audits
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor
• May serve as backup for other HR functions to include, but not limited to entering HR transactions and administrative HR support

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills with MS Office to include Word and Excel and Outlook .
• Ability to use internet web browser to research and retrieve information.
• Working knowledge of electronic and paper records maintenance such as filing, copying and searching for files electronically.
• Experience working in a highly sensitive or confidential work environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment, work independently and track multiple cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with background investigations or related/similar function.
• Experience with LiveScan.

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and e-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interest may be required upon employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging &Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Lay off Policy 1.3 : If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form(Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans: If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214. Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment