Title: Business Operations Director

Hiring Range: Commensurate up to $125,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov/pages/admin/human-resources.htm

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities in the Commonwealth. DJJ is seeking a highly motivated professional to oversee and direct the business and fiscal management activities of the Virginia Public Safety Training Center (VPSTC) and Residential facility offices, to include Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center; Supervise each locations Business Manager; Responsible for the supervision of the Food Operations Director, Chief Dietitian and USDA School Nutrition Program (SNP).

The incumbent will:

Periodically review, control, and report expenditures to remain within budgeted allocations; ensures that all funds (state, federal, grant, etc.) are expended appropriately and within permissible parameters.

Ensure that all procurements, payments, reports, and all other fiscal operations are complete and processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Review, interpret, develop, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the business offices are in compliance with Agency and Commonwealth policies and procedures.

Ensure required sanitation inspections are performed, required training for food service staff in the field locations are scheduled and performed, required facility visits are made to ensure proper food safety and preparation practices are met, and documentation is filed according to the requirements of the USDA School Nutrition Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Commonwealth accounting policies and procedures and preparation of complex financial reports; considerable knowledge of budgetary processes; considerable knowledge of Commonwealth procurement processes and procedures and managing contracts and service agreements; demonstrated ability to supervise, train and direct subordinate staff in a diverse environment; demonstrated ability to develop, interpret and apply policies in areas of oversight; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and to organize and schedule own work and supervise, manage, and direct day-to-day activities of others in order to meet deadlines and provide exceptional customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college/university, with coursework in business administration,
finance, accounting, budgeting, or similar, or an equivalent combination of education, training,
and/or experience demonstrating the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities; considerable
experience in an administrative or management capacity with a focus on supervision, coordination and training 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.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.

A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.

Lay off Policy 1.3: 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 the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

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 may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations: are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to 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. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

Name: Courtney Jones

Phone: 804-323-2005

Email: Courtney.jones@djj.virginia.gov

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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.