Hearing Officer Appeals Unit (Hourly): Headquarters #W0126

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 67,451,000 - 109,295,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a Hearing Officer Appeals Unit (Hourly) to support the Discipline Unit. The role involves handling disciplinary appeals, data entry, and correspondence for DOC facilities.

Responsibilities include monitoring appeal referrals, drafting responses, training, and site visits as needed. This wage position has no state benefits and a strict 1,500-hour annual cap, with a maximum 29 hours per week on average.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing inmate disciplinary procedures and ensure proper administration in DOC facilities.
• Provide assistance via email, correspondence, and phone to operations staff daily.
• Monitor and analyze appeal referrals.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Enter data into the Disciplinary Appeals database.
• Review and draft disciplinary appeal responses for Regional Administrator review.
• Maintain and track all incoming Disciplinary Appeals.
• File and maintain completed Disciplinary Appeal packets for litigation.
• Conduct training as needed.
• Conduct site visits as needed.
• Assist the Legal Compliance Manager as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Hearing Officer Appeals Unit (Hourly): Headquarters #W0126

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr I

Hiring Range: $23.54 - $36.70 Hourly Wage

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Dept of Corrections

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Legal Services and Hearings Officer I assists the Manger of the Discipline Unit in ensuring the proper administration of inmate disciplinary procedures in DOC facilities through:

• providing assistance via email, correspondence, and phone to operations staff on a daily basis;
• assisting in the monitoring and analysis of appeal referrals;
• processing incoming and outgoing mail;
• entering data into the Disciplinary Appeals database;
• reviewing and drafting disciplinary appeal responses for each Regional Administrator's review and signature;
• maintaining and tracking all incoming Disciplinary Appeals;
• filing and maintaining completed Disciplinary Appeal packets for litigation purposes;
• conducting training as needed;
• conducting site visits as needed; and
• will assist the Legal Compliance Manager as needed.

This is a wage (hourly) 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

Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing multiple assignments at a time. Experience analyzing and applying rules and regulations to evaluate evidence and information. Effective oral and written communication skills. Experience taking initiative on unit projects. High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Considerable knowledge of Virginia Department of Correction (VADOC) Inmate Discipline Procedure.

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.

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 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.