Legal Advocate (Western Region) : #WH010
Dept of Corr - Central Admin
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Martinsville, VA
Dept of Corr - Central Admin
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Title: Legal Advocate (Western Region) : Central Administration #WH010
State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr II
Hiring Range: $39.90 - $63.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Western Regional Office
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Corrections is Virginia's largest state agency. The Department works daily to operate its facilities, supervise individuals in the community, and contribute to long-term public safety through re-entry programs supported by evidence-based practices. The Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Commonwealth by improving public safety.
This position can be located in the Western Region of the State.
This position represents the Department in all aspects of employee grievances heard before administrative hearing officers and matters before the Director of the Office of Employment Dispute Resolution.
This is a wage 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 wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in state employee personnel matters and administrative hearing procedures, legal research, writing, and investigative techniques. Knowledge of civil litigation, employment law, and criminal justice. Knowledge of The Virginia Personnel Act and employee grievance procedures.
Additional Considerations
Comprehensive knowledge of agency organizational functions and Department Corrections' processes and practices. Experience in administrative investigations. Demonstrated ability in drafting and reviewing settlement agreements; and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with agency management and state officials. Experience advocating in an administrative proceeding.
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.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site. 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: 804-659-8424
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
 
Title: Legal Advocate (Western Region) : Central Administration #WH010
State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr II
Hiring Range: $39.90 - $63.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Western Regional Office
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Corrections is Virginia's largest state agency. The Department works daily to operate its facilities, supervise individuals in the community, and contribute to long-term public safety through re-entry programs supported by evidence-based practices. The Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Commonwealth by improving public safety.
This position can be located in the Western Region of the State.
This position represents the Department in all aspects of employee grievances heard before administrative hearing officers and matters before the Director of the Office of Employment Dispute Resolution.
This is a wage 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 wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in state employee personnel matters and administrative hearing procedures, legal research, writing, and investigative techniques. Knowledge of civil litigation, employment law, and criminal justice. Knowledge of The Virginia Personnel Act and employee grievance procedures.
Additional Considerations
Comprehensive knowledge of agency organizational functions and Department Corrections' processes and practices. Experience in administrative investigations. Demonstrated ability in drafting and reviewing settlement agreements; and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with agency management and state officials. Experience advocating in an administrative proceeding.
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.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site. 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: 804-659-8424
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.