Privacy and Compliance Officer - Non-Merit

Full Job Description

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Finance & Administration.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.
Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s), and/or professional license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Education and/or Certifications and/or professional Licenses will result in your application not being considered. Proof of education, certifications and/or licenses must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with designing studies to answer high-priority privacy and compliance questions.

• Assist in analyzing and interpreting laws and policies for leadership.

• Participate in HIPAA training activities relating to agency and County, including producing reports on potential violations.

• Responds to requests from within and outside of the agency for guidance on HIPAA and PII clearance.

• Attend meetings within and outside of the agency relevant to advancing agency privacy objectives.

Examples Of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. (Master's Degree preferred)
Plus
Four years of experience in creating or reviewing policies and procedures, two of which were in a supervisory capacity.

Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Privacy and Compliance Officer - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

Examination Procedure
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as state on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this position is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities.

Medical Examination and Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.