Title: Legal Compliance Officer: Central Administration #00774 & #01574

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr II

Hiring Range: $67,519.00 -$110,731.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This announcement is intended to fill two positions within the unit. The Administrative Compliance Unit assists all business units within the Department on issues including contracts, MOUs, general legal issues, grants, operating procedures, PREA and ADA compliance, inmate discipline and grievances, and American Correctional Association (ACA) compliance.

This position ensures that the Virginia Department of Corrections operates in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations. The position provides legal and regulatory guidance related to contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), privacy and data protection, correctional standards, and operational compliance. Position manages the Department’s Memorandum of Agreement with The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections and the state of Hawaii. Position provides assistance to and consultation with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and acts as the agency’s liaison with the OAG on contractual matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia pertaining to contracts. Considerable attention to detail is required. Skill in organizing information in a concise, logical and analytical manner. Demonstrated ability to write concisely and to draft, review and edit legal documents, correspondence, and briefing papers. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to effectively balance risk and reward when negotiating business terms. Demonstrated ability to present complex concepts in a succinct manner in front of large groups of stakeholders.

Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100.
Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Additional Considerations

Law degree and admission to practice law in Virginia. Extensive demonstrated experience in negotiation and contracts. Familiarity with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) SEC530, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, Virginia Code privacy requirements, and major federal privacy laws such as Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/G, or similar).
Knowledge or experience in information security, risk management, or security operations.
Knowledge of content management systems (CMS) and other data governance platforms.
Understanding of information governance systems and processes, especially as they relate to privacy governance and policy.

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 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: 540-222-1291

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE 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.