Ethics and Compliance Officer (Administrative Officer 3)

Full Job Description

Are you a goal-oriented, proactive professional with exceptional organizational and decision-making skills who is committed to excellence?

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a dedicated Ethics and Compliance Officer to help uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability across the agency.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure that the leadership team, management, and employees adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements, DMVA policies and procedures, and established standards of conduct.

The DMVA has a dual mission: delivering quality services to the Commonwealth’s veterans and their families while also overseeing and supporting the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Ethics and compliance are foundational to achieving our mission and maintaining the trust of those we serve.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your administrative career in a fast-paced, challenging, and highly rewarding environment, we invite you to bring your creativity, leadership, and project management expertise to our team.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

Requirements

In this position, you will serve as a central point of contact for compliance and privacy matters across DMVA’s six veterans homes, receiving concerns and directing them to the appropriate resources for thorough investigation and resolution.

You will oversee the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and health care regulatory components of the DMVA compliance program.

Your responsibilities include conducting HIPAA compliance and ethics investigations.

Through these efforts, you will help develop and implement effective corrective actions, draft policy recommendations, design and deliver training initiatives, and audit program office activities to ensure ongoing compliance.

All work is carried out within a broad framework of applicable laws, regulations, and established policies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• This position requires travel with overnight stays on a regular basis.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days out of a 10-day pay period.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, including experience in personnel management budgeting or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Certifications in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), and Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)
• Experience in progressively responsible and varied health care management or compliance work
• Experience with healthcare regulations
• Experience in healthcare compliance and HIPAA/Privacy, including experience in the provision or administration of direct care services
• Experience conducting investigations
• Experience in data collection and analysis
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays on a regular basis

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.