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<li>Keeps abreast of state and federal privacy laws as our Assistant Privacy Officer.</li>
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<li><br> Perform legal research on intricate privacy-related legal issues while working on a people focused team.</li>
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<li><br> Review compliance systems and procedures; establish and manage staff privacy training; review contracts, business associate agreements, and data usage agreements for privacy compliance.</li>
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<br> If you are looking to join a supportive, collaborative team with excellent work-life balance, here it is!
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<br> What we can offer you:
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<li> Stable Employment</li>
<li> 13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)</li>
<li> Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately</li>
<li> Military leave, civil service leave, funeral leave, and more</li>
<li> 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement</li>
<li> Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li> Employee assistance program</li>
<li> 79% employer paid health, dental, vision insurance plans</li>
<li> Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy</li>
<li> Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government</li>
<li> Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State</li>
<li> Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service</li>
<li> Training and Development based on your career aspirations</li>
<li> Fun and inviting teammates</li>
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<br> Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.
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<b>Examples of Work</b>
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<li>This position will assist in the development and management of the agency’s privacy program. This will include keeping up-to-date with pertinent state and federal laws; conducting legal research on complex areas of law involving privacy; leading HIPAA and privacy investigations; completing required reporting; conducting privacy risk assessments and creating HIPAA and privacy compliant processes and procedures; developing and oversee privacy training for agency personnel; reviewing contracts, business associate agreements, and data use agreements for privacy compliance and requirements; coordinate with vendors on report privacy incidents; coordinate with internal personnel on vendor management issues related to privacy; reviewing documents and data for HIPAA compliance; and providing legal advice to agency personnel on privacy related issues.</li>
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<li><br> This position may assist with data governance and compliance reviews. This may include assisting with internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities; and developing, maintaining, and training agency personnel on issues related to data governance and the release of confidential information. This position may also assist with regulation drafting and promulgation, including editing and reviewing regulations and guidance documents on an as needed basis. This position may also assists with public records requests, including reviewing, processing, and responding to requests on an as needed basis.</li>
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<b>Qualifications / Requirements</b>
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<p>REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies. Incumbents must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.<br> <br> PREFERRED: HIPAA and Privacy experience; Privacy certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CHPC)</p>
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<b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b>
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<p>Ability to: interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of court/administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies on a variety of legal issues; effectively communicate and interact with legal associates, other government employees, and the public; conduct legal research; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; and use a computer for word processing and research.</p>
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We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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<br> Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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