Privacy and Compliance Specialist*

Job Description:

Privacy and Compliance Specialist*

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Privacy and Compliance Specialist* who perform, plan, and coordinate a variety of highly complex and responsible administrative, operational, research, and analytical duties to support the department's strategic and comprehensive compliance and privacy program. In addition, the incumbent will review, analyze and interpret laws and regulations related to legal and privacy compliance for emergency services (i.e. IEMA, HIPPA).

*Official Title: Staff Analyst II; for more detailed information, refer to the Staff Analyst II job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!!


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Travel : Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Must possess BOTH experience and education as follows:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional level administrative experience in a privacy and compliance field where the primary functions include a combination of : researching, analyzing and interpreting government regulations; making recommendations for the development, implementation, and improvement of various policies, procedures, programs, and operations; evaluating/monitoring programs; and/or compliance related audits.

--AND--

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in public/business administration, human resources, psychology, legal studies, health care administration, political science, health sciences, behavioral/social science or a closely related field.

--OR--

Associate's degree from an accredited institution in public/business administration, human resources, psychology, legal studies, health care administration, political science, health sciences, behavioral/social science or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience* supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas within the scope of privacy and compliance: researching, analyzing and interpreting government regulations; making recommendations for the development, implementation, and improvement of various policies, procedures, programs, and operations; evaluating/monitoring programs; and/or compliance related audits.

* The 2 years of experience used to qualify with an Associate's degree will be treated as a substitution for the Bachelor’s degree and will not count towards any of the Required Experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of Federal, State, and County compliance and privacy regulations within a health care, public health, human services, or emergency services organization. In addition, will have experience in a compliance program; assistance with or oversight of auditing and/or monitoring practices; and legal experience is desirable. Ability to recognize, investigate, and analyze a variety of legal conflicts or code violations and make effective recommendations. Experience in or working with public safety or healthcare is highly desired.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Fire Auxiliary Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$69,368.00 - $95,680.00 Annually