Privacy and Compliance Officer - Non-Merit

About the position

This position is a non-merit vacancy in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Finance & Administration. The role involves assisting with designing studies to address high-priority privacy and compliance questions, analyzing and interpreting laws and policies for leadership, and participating in HIPAA training activities. The position requires responding to requests for guidance on HIPAA and PII clearance and attending relevant meetings to advance agency privacy objectives. The job is structured for 34 hours per week and may close at any time, so applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree (Master's Degree preferred).
• 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 beyond high school must be submitted with the application.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.