Background Investigation Unit Administrative Assistant

Title: Background Investigation Unit Administrative Assistant

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $20-$25 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is wage/hourly and will work in-office Monday-Friday during core business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are no state benefits offered with this position. This position is authorized to work for a renewable maximum of 1500 hours per year.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking an experienced individual to provide administrative support to the Background Investigation Unit (BIU). This position will correspond with licensed providers to document the process of background results and assist in a variety of projects to include maintaining databases and using data to compile and file appropriate reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge and skill in office organization and the use of Microsoft Suite Programs.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to plan and organize tasks.
Ability to initiate and maintain automated recordkeeping systems including web-based applications.
Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
Experience with record management data systems or administrative practices.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience working with background investigations or knowledge of background investigations processes.

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.

For consideration interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However emailed faxed and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: - Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.