Program Support Tech (Human Resources): St. Brides Correctional Center #00314

DHRM; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DHRM seeks a Program Support Tech (Human Resources) at St. Brides Correctional Center to provide direct HR program support across timekeeping, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and related payroll activities.

The role includes administering disability programs and compliance with FMLA and parental leave, plus preparing employment and interview packets and entering transactions in Cardinal and Page-up.

Qualifications

• Experience with office practices and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to follow rules, learn procedures, and handle inquiries.
• Experience delivering customer service in a professional office.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR program support for timekeeping, recruitment, and benefits.
• Administer Short-Term Disability and monitor FMLA compliance.
• Assist semi-monthly payroll and data entry into Cardinal and Page-up.
• Create employment and interview packets.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Timekeeping

Record keeping

Communication skills

Tools

Cardinal

Page-up

CORIS

Job description

Title: Program Support Tech (Human Resources): St. Brides Correctional Center #00314

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $38,807.00 $54,617.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: St. Brides Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide direct Human Resource (HR) program support to staff relative to timekeeping, employee relations, recruitment, benefits programs, and various other areas of Human Resources as required. Oversees and administers Short Term Disability program and monitors each case along with Family Leave Medical Act (FMLA) and Parental Leave compliance. Assists in all facets of semi-monthly payroll, creates DOC-3's, sends packets to payroll office at Atmore headquarters, keys transactions into Cardinal and Page-up. Creates employment packets for all new hires. Creates interview packets.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Working knowledge of a variety of manual and automated filing systems; of Standard English grammar, punctuation, and usage. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Access to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulation; to maintain harmonious working and public relations; to learn new practices, procedures, and equipment operations. Demonstrated ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others; to understand and apply operating procedures and compose written response to inquiries. Considerable recent experience providing customer service and administrative support in a professional office setting. Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain automated and manual filing systems. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information in a courteous manner. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Additional Considerations

Experience in providing customer service and administrative support in a professional office setting. Recent experience using office equipment (i.e., computers, printers, copier, and fax machine). Background in record keeping. Experience using Corrections Information System (CORIS). Some experience in Human Resources in a correctional and/or alternative setting.

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: [phone]

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.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time