Agency Management Analyst: Buckingham Correctional Center #00509

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Agency Management Analyst at Buckingham Correctional Center to support operations, compliance management, policy development, and liaison duties with the Attorney General’s office.

The role involves researching inquiries from inmates and staff, coordinating audits and PREA standards, and supervising administrative tasks across the Operations and Warden’s offices, with a typical 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of ACA and PREA standards preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists Operations Manager with ACA and PREA standards and policy development.
• Provides administrative support to the Operations Manager and Warden's office.
• Responds to inquiries from inmates, the public, and DOC employees, researching and replying as needed.
• Coordinates security audits, accreditation, and related activities, including community relations.
• Supervises Mail Room and Grievance processes; serves as Administrative liaison to the Operations Manager.
• Acts as PREA Compliance Manager for designated facilities and handles disciplinary appeals.
• Works 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday unless facility needs dictate otherwise.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Supervisory ability

Research ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Agency Management Analyst: Buckingham Correctional Center #00509

State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec I

Hiring Range: $48,931.00 - $76,332.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Buckingham Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Assists Operations Manager with American Correction Association, ACA, and Prison Rape Elimination Act, PREA, Standards. Provides administrative support to the Operation's and/or Warden's office in the areas of compliance management, policy/procedure development, Inmate Grievance procedure. Serves as a liaison to the Attorney General's office. Assists the Operations Manager and/or Warden's office by researching and responding to inquiries from inmates, the general public and other Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Corrections, DOC, employees on a variety of issues. Assists with local operating procedure, LOP, development and implementation process, assists with coordination of security and certification audits and accreditation, handling public and community relations functions, coordination of related variety of activities which may include coordinating attorney and media visits, diplomatic visits and/or complaints, etc. This position will serve as the Administrative liaison to the Operations Manager. Supervisory duties may extend to the Mail Room, Grievance Coordinator, and Hearings Officer for guidance and immediate assistance. This position will also be the supervisory point of contact for Operations Department employees in the absence of the Operations Manager. This position will serve as the PREA Compliance Manager for Nottoway Correctional and Nottoway Work Center. This position will respond to Level I Disciplinary Appeals for the Warden's Office. This position will work from 8:00AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday unless otherwise dictated by facility need and/or emergency.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Considerable knowledge of facility operations, American Correctional Association, ACA, and Prison Rape Elimination Act, PREA, standards and Department policy. Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to evaluate organizational and programmatic compliance with a variety of administrative and operational policies and legal mandates. Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan and direct the work of others. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement, to conduct research and to formulate articulate oral and written responses to inquiries.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge in criminal justice, administration or a field related to the duties of this position or a combination of training and experience related to the position. Experience in administrative, security, treatment, and operations.

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.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

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Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.