Title: Policy Analyst #01049

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $90,000

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 Office of Policy, Planning, and Research for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a professional policy analyst with exceptional communication skills to research, analyze, and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and policies concerning agriculture and consumer issues. The position will serve on the agency’s team that tracks and analyzes legislation during the General Assembly session; assist with the development and review of the agency’s regulatory actions; draft and review agency reports, documents, and policies; and assist with responding to records requests pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work in excess of 40 hours. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework will be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability and experience analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, and policies to develop logical and effective conclusions and recommendations. Demonstrated ability and experience conducting, reporting, and presenting analyses; conducting independent research; analyzing, interpreting, and assessing the impact of regulations, procedures, legislative proposals, and mandates; and drafting regulations, legislation, and policy statements. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as computer proficiency, including standard office business software applications. HS Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

Graduate degree with major course work in law, public policy or administration, business administration, political science, or a related field. Considerable experience with and knowledge of state government, legislative processes, the Virginia Administrative Process Act, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and policy administration. A combination of related education, training, and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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: 804-371-8066

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.