Title: Regulatory Operations Administrator State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II Hiring Range: $67,500 - $81,500 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Prof & Occup Reg Location:DPOR Main Office Agency Website:www.dpor.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties As part of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), you will play a crucial role in promoting the economic vitality of Virginia by helping qualified individuals start businesses and pursue their chosen fields. DPOR is an executive branch agency under the Secretary of Labor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our regulatory boards are comprised of practitioners and citizens appointed by the Governor and are responsible for regulating certain professions and occupations, ranging from architects and contractors to cosmetologists and professional wrestlers. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state laws and regulations. This position will managethe day-to-day operations for the real estate and fair housing education programs, as well as the real estate appraiser and cemetery programs licensing sections. Additionally, serve as administrator for the Real Estate Board, Real Estate Appraiser Board, Fair Housing Board, Common Interest Community Board, and the Cemetery Board. Supervise assigned staff to ensure efficient and effective operations. Serve as a liaison to internal Department sections. Ensure that staff are fully trained to process applications and related documents, and to provide accurate information to customers. Make accurate and timely evaluations of applications and telephone calls. Maintain complete and accurate records. Provide a high level of customer service, and ensure the section is adequately staffed to meet operational demands. Represent the boards and the agency at meetings of trade organizations, consumer groups, and other government agencies throughout the Commonwealth. Provide technical knowledge on regulatory packages regarding assigned programs. Interpret, implement, and apply complex regulations and laws. *Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.* Working for the State affords you many benefits, and here are just a few: • Affordable and comprehensive health benefits, • 13 paid state holidays. • Time off to volunteer as well as vacation, sick, and personal leave. • Participation in the VRS retirement system. • Free parking on the premises (DPOR). DPOR offers tuition reimbursement after a period of employment and free parking on the premises. TELEWORK OPTIONS: Please note that this position may be eligible for limited telework and is not a full-time telework position. Upon hire into this position, the agency requires the incumbent to be in the position for 90 days before a specific telework schedule may be submitted for consideration. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of law, regulation, and the procedures associated with the regulation of professional occupations, administration of examinations, and the adjudication of disciplinary cases. Ability to use supervisory skills to train staff and ensure proficient performance. Ability to work independently and to establish effective working relationships with a variety of groups, individuals, and agencies. Ability to direct and support the administrative activities of boards with complex regulations and operating procedures. Ability to manage and conduct meetings, studies, and investigations. Ability to interpret law and regulation, to develop policies and procedures, to draft and implement legislation, and to identify and analyze problems and formulate solutions. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to testify on legislation before committees and subcommittees. Experience in supervising. Additional Considerations Professional managerial and supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of Virginia's regulatory environment and processes preferred. 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. CONFIRMATION: 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. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions will disqualify you from further consideration. VETERAN STATUS: When applying for this employment opportunity, if you indicate you are a veteran, please provide a copy of your DD214 to
[email protected] or via fax to (833) ###-#### before the job posting closes. LAY OFF POLICY: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit a copy of the card by attaching it to your submitted application, or you may send it to
[email protected], or via fax to (833) ###-####, before the job posting closing. ALTERNATIVE HIRING PROCESS: 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: or call DARS at 800-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####. Please provide a copy of your Certificate of Disability (COD) to
[email protected], or via fax to (833) ###-####, before the job posting closing. ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES ONLY: DPOR does not accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include local agency checks, criminal record checks, driving record, employment verification, verification of education, and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position. Please be advised that if the information gathered does not coincide with the information listed on your application, your application will no longer be considered for the position. LICENSES: Applicants must disclose any current professional or occupational registration, certification, and license(s) held by DPOR. Applicants with an active license issued by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) may be required to place their license in an inactive status while employed with the agency. Additional information may be provided by the Human Resources Office. Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. DPOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-###-#### Email:
[email protected] 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-###-####. 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.