Program Administration Specialist Quality Assurance Division of Technical Services CF587

Title: Program Administration Specialist - Quality Assurance - Division of Technical Services - CF587

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $45000 - $64000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Forensic Science

Location:Dept of Forensic Science

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) has recently relocated to a new stateoftheart facility in Hanover County. This modern complex houses staff from the Central Laboratory the Division of Technical Services the Directors Office Administrative Offices and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The Division of Technical Services is seeking a motivated and detailoriented professional to join our team in this dynamic environment as a Program Administration Specialist.

This position provides administrative and technical support to the Quality Assurance (QA) Section Supervisor and the Director of Technical Services. The Program Administration Specialist performs established routine QA functions and ensures that all QA files and records are accurately maintained updated and organized in accordance with agency standards. The position also ensures that safety files and records are properly maintained updated and organized as needed.

DFS offers outstanding health benefits at competitive rates along with paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees also enjoy paid holidays vacation and various leave options access to health and wellness programs eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program and participation in a state retirement plan with tax-deferred savings options and employer matching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with scientific laboratory operations including QA and safety
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 to include Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
• Familiarity with quality management software (QMS)
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 accreditation standards
• Experience with paper and electronic record keeping and filing systems
• Administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain accurate records evaluate data prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Eligible to possess a valid Virginia Drivers License or have other means of reliable transportation
  

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a scientific laboratory
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience performing and documenting QA procedures
• Experience using quality management software (QMS)

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.

All applications must be submitted electronically through this website by 11:55 p.m. on the positions closing date. Mailed emailed faxed or handdelivered applications and résumés will not be accepted. Interview consideration is based solely on the information provided in the application résumé and any required transcripts (if applicable).

Applicants who need accommodations during the application and/or interview process may contact the Human Resource Office at or Auxiliary Aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a V3 Virginia Values Veterans certified organization. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Veterans AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni.

DFS does not provide sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain such authorization for the duration of their employment without the need for employer sponsorship or a STEM extension.

Background Investigation: Selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete a background investigation including a fingerprintbased criminal history check. Candidate(s) must also provide a DNA sample via buccal swab (saliva) and successfully pass a drug test. Reference checks will be conducted and will include contact with current and previous supervisors.

Employment Eligibility Verification: DFS uses E-Verify a streamlined system that integrates the Form I-9 process with employment eligibility verification to electronically confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Amanda Collum

Phone:

Email:

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.