Title: Program Support Technician (Timekeeper): Sussex State Prison Complex #00814

Hiring Range: $33,000 - $46,444

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Sussex I State Prison

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Position provides direct Human Resources support to staff related to timekeeping, employee relations, recruitment, benefits programs, and various other areas as required. Oversees and administers Short Term Disability program and monitors each case along with FMLA and Parental Leave compliance. Assists in all facets of semi-monthly payroll, creates DOC-3's, sends packets to payroll office at Atmore headquarters, keys transactions into PMIS, and Database. Creates employment packets for all new hires. Creates interview packets.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Recent experience providing customer service and administrative support in a professional office setting. Recent experience using office equipment (i.e., computers, printers, copier and fax machine). Considerable knowledge of offices practices, procedures and office equipment. Working knowledge of a variety of manual and automated filing systems; of Standard English grammar, punctuation and usage. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Access to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulation; to maintain harmonious working and public relations; to learn new practices, procedures and equipment operations. Demonstrated ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others; to understand and apply operating procedures and compose written response to inquiries. Considerable recent experience providing customer service and administrative support in a professional office setting. Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain automated and manual filing systems. Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information in a courteous manner. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Human Resources in a correctional and/or alternative setting. Post-secondary courses in office administration or equivalent training or experience in a related field. Background in record keeping.

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 Resources

Phone: 804-971-2142

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.