Compliance Specialist

Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Compliance Specialist State Role Title: Education Administrator I Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations Location: Richmond City Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Education is looking for a Compliance Specialist to support activities that forward the organization’s mission, specifically described in the Department’s strategic plan to address the needs of students with disabilities and other student services. This position provides highly complex special education technical assistance to local school divisions; provides consultation to school division personnel, parents, VDOE staff, and other agencies and groups on state and federal laws and regulations governing special education. The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the following duties: Conduct investigations and resolution of special education complaints in accordance with mandated timelines, regulations and office protocols. Provide leadership in special education technical assistance to local school divisions, private schools, and others by working with a team of specialists to identify problems and solutions. Maintain updated status information on the office’s tracking logs on special education complaints, corrective action plans, and CAP implementation process. Assist in coordinating activities to the revision of the Virginia special education regulation process. Provide assistance to school divisions to develop and implement corrective action plans resulting from complaints or due process. Minimum Qualifications Considerable knowledge of technical issues involved in special education regulations. Knowledge of legal principles and specific skill ability to analyze complicated issues, and to develop responses that are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations governing special education. Demonstrated ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques to complex educational issues; to work collaboratively with colleagues; to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines; to present complex information to both technical and lay audiences; to work independently to produce reports, etc.; to coordinate work assignments with other pertinent staff; and basic facility with keyboarding and computer technology. Expertise in effective communication, both oral and written, along with the ability to successfully work with school administrators, parents and community members having an interest or stake in local special education programs. Additional Considerations Graduation from an accredited college/university or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an advanced degree in administration, law, special education or other related field is preferred. Experience in the area of special education law, administration, or working with programs for students with disabilities and familiarity with other agencies that provides services to children with disabilities and their families is 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. A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389] Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: N/A Email: humanresources@doe.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 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 800-552-5019. 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.

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