Privacy and Compliance Officer - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is looking for a Privacy and Compliance Officer within the Department of Health and Human Services. This position involves ensuring adherence to privacy regulations, analyzing laws, and conducting compliance training. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have substantial experience in policy analysis.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Four years of experience in policy and procedure creation/review.
• Two years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing studies for privacy and compliance questions.
• Respond to guidance requests on HIPAA and PII.
• Attend relevant meetings for agency privacy objectives.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Compliance Training

Report Writing

Interpretation of Laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Finance & Administration.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.

Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s), certification(s), and/or professional license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Education and/or Certifications and/or professional Licenses will result in your application not being considered. Proof of education, certifications, and/or licenses must be submitted with each application.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with designing studies to answer high-priority privacy and compliance questions.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting laws and policies for leadership.
• Participate in HIPAA training activities relating to agency and County, including producing reports on potential violations.
• Respond to requests from within and outside of the agency for guidance on HIPAA and PII clearance.
• Attend meetings within and outside of the agency relevant to advancing agency privacy objectives.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. (Master's Degree preferred)

Plus

Four years of experience in creating or reviewing policies and procedures, two of which were in a supervisory capacity.

Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Privacy and Compliance Officer - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of past and present experience for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this position is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities.

Medical Examination and Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.