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Accreditation Support Specialist #W0003

Virginia.gov
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2026
💰 $42,000/yr($38,000/yr$42,000/yr)

About the role

Title: Accreditation Support Specialist #W0003

State Role Title: Education Support Spec II

Hiring Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Dept of Fire Programs

Agency Website: www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs serves the citizens of the Commonwealth by enhancing public safety through supplemental funding to local governments, education, and training to first responders, re prevention and life safety education through community risk reduction and statewide re code enforcement.

About the Position
As the Administrative Technician, this position will work with Training and Operations Branch as required and will assist the Accreditation & Certification Division with tasks as assigned by the Accreditation Manager/Division Chief. This position will provide support in assuring test packages meet and/or exceed the requirements for accreditation. The Administrative Technician will also be responsible for preparing certifications for mailing to students that successfully complete accredited training programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Experience demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Documented experience using basic office and organizational skills. Documented experience in the use of Microsoft Office Products to include, but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access. Experience maintaining electronic and physical records.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience collecting, sorting, and distributing staff mail and similar documents as well as experience preparing documents for mass mailing.

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.

Criminal History: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Other: Must be eligible for employment in the State of Virginia and at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired employees to the State.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position. You may apply for this position at Home (virginia.gov) Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.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 submi

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