Program Support Technician (Human Resources):Wallen's Ridge State Prison #00388

Title: Program Support Technician (Human Resources):Wallen's Ridge State Prison #00388

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $36,403.00 - $51,233.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Wallens Ridge State Prison

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Perform HR related functions for employees at Wallen's Ridge State Prison with DOC, Federal, state and other mandated policies. Collaborates with HRO to ensure a positive culture and effective customer service in all areas of Human Resources. Ensures accurate, efficient administration of human resource operations to include payroll processing, benefits administration, personnel file maintenance, data entry into Cardinal and the database and assist when necessary with time/leave maintenance. Assist the Human Resource Officer in day to day duties and acts as an HR advocate providing employees, managers, and the public with appropriate assistance as dictated by the situation.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Skilled in record and file management systems. Skilled in Microsoft applications including Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Demonstrated ability to record and organize statistical data, apply logical sequence to the analysis and resolution of issues.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of general HR policies and procedures. Knowledge of federal, state employment law in regards to FLSA, EEO, Workers Compensation, ADA and FMLA. Experience in administration, preferably in HR environment. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

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: 276-524-3670

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.