Title: Fiscal Technician (Hourly): Virginia Correctional Center for Women #W0017

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $17.50 - $24.63 Hourly

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Virginia Corr Ctr For Women

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides fiscal support to the Business Office with emphasis on inmate trust accounts. Processes, reviews, and analyzes a range of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Performs technical fiscal and accounting duties by preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports. Ensures all accounting transactions are completed in accordance with Department of Corrections and Department of Accounts policies and procedures.
This is an hourly 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 hourly employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All hourly employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This hourly position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in an accounting/bookkeeping setting and performing detailed work with numerical data and mathematical calculations. Recent experience using basic office equipment including the operation of a 10-key calculator. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately. Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements. Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel/spreadsheets to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to provide information and communicate effectively (both oral and written) with employees and staff. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and related policies, procedures and guidelines. Working knowledge of office procedures, data entry, and record maintenance.

Additional Considerations

Advance knowledge in basic accounting/bookkeeping or equivalent training. Working knowledge of State Financial Programs including CARDINAL, FAACS, Inmate Trust and Inmate Pay. Knowledge of State travel policies.

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 Virginia Department of Corrections (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 Equal Employment Opportunity (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: 804-556-7500

Email: Emailed applications are not 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.