Title: Senior Compliance Officer #01416
State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer IV
Hiring Range: $57,733 - $79,569
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer for the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs in the Division of Consumer Protection. Under the leadership of the Program Manager, this position reviews case files, previous history of non-compliance, and applicable laws and regulations to determine if violations of the Virginia’s charitable gaming laws or regulations have occurred and develops enforcement actions when appropriate. This position also ensures that all actions comply with laws, regulations, civil penalty/compliance action decision matrix, and other guidelines and policies; follows established priorities for case reviews; prepares all enforcement related correspondence and ensures appeal processes are held and conducted as required by the Virginia Administrative Process Act; maintains the enforcement database; tracks enforcement actions and provides analysis of trends to the Program Manager; and identifies compliance related issues and makes recommendations. The selected individual will support the program’s strategic management plan; evaluate and recommend actions concerning current charitable gaming related laws, regulations and proposed legislation; and serve as a resource on charitable gaming matters to the citizens of Virginia. This position requires routine interaction with Virginia’s industries, federal/state officials and law enforcement organizations, special interest groups, and the public to communicate program services and regulatory requirements. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to interpret the charitable gaming statute and regulations. Knowledge of legislative processes and of general legal principles, policy and regulation development processes are also needed in addition to knowledge of inspection/investigation processes including evidence collection, report writing, and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of charitable gaming laws and regulations in Virginia, knowledge of Virginia’s legislative processes, and knowledge of the Virginia Administrative Process Act. Exceptional oral/written communication and customer service skills; effective public speaking and presentation skills; professional skills; and good negotiation skills. The demonstrated ability to interpret and apply assigned laws, regulations, and inspection/investigation procedures; to analyze data and develop logical conclusions; to interact effectively with industry, state/federal government officials, a diverse workforce as well as the public; and to work independently. Must demonstrate team orientation, flexibility and desire for constant improvement. Proficiency using personal computers is required.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of business, criminal justice, public administration, law, and regulatory enforcement of administrative laws.
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.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 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.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
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.