Title: Laboratory Technician Senior (Hourly/Multiple Positions): Central Region #W0011

State Role Title: Laboratory and Research Tech - 59072

Hiring Range: $19.31 - $30.10 Hourly

Pay Band: 2

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

The Inmate Drug Testing Unit aims to ensure the safety and security of all DOC district offices by effectively and efficiently monitoring probationers and parolees during the collection process. The unit will monitor, observes and oversee drug testing of the probationers and parolees. The laboratory technician senior will communicate effectively with the manager and other departmental members to always ensure open dialogue. With all key components establishing a uniform drug result, enforce clear procedure, policies and drug guidelines to help improve the safety and security of all stakeholders.

The laboratory technician senior will be responsible for tracking and evaluating clients an applying drug testing policy and procedure and other guidelines to determine and support drug testing process. Build a rapport with clients, probation officers and deputy chief to preforms research using VACORIS, Shadow Track One, and email as needed. Be able to make appropriate decisions based on research and review of the client drug screen.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment. Experience in standard office equipment. Knowledge of and ability to apply the Department's operational drug testing practices, policies, and procedures. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to research and respond accurately to questionaries. Must be detailed orientated and able to work independently with minimum supervision. Experience in providing customer service and administrative support in a professional office setting. Ability to adapt to changes in procedure, priorities and the automated system, quickly and effectively. Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Considerations

Proficient in the use of windows operating systems to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access) to accomplish office support requirements.

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.

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: 804-357-3445

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 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.