Title: Human Services Program Director
State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $130,000 - $143,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of Epidemiology seeks an experienced public health leader to lead the Division of Disease Prevention which includes programs related to the prevention, surveillance and treatment of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). DDP includes approximately 200 staff (including classified employees and contractors) including public health program managers, epidemiologists, disease intervention specialists, and other roles. DDP is one of 6 programmatic divisions within the Office of Epidemiology, working collectively to protect the health of all people in Virginia through the surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases and emerging public health threats. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge base in public health, including experience in HIV, STD or related programs. In addition, the ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading complex public health programs, interdisciplinary teams and experience with the management of federal grants. Financial and administrative experience as it relates to program operations is a valuable asset in this role in addition to experience in public health program administration.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting at conferences, national meetings, etc. ; strong team building, program management and evaluation, decision making, leadership and computer skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize program projects and activities; formulate policies and plans for the overall work unit as well as for individual assignments; provide training and direct the work of others; maintain effective relationships, including high level government officials, lawmakers & others; and interpret laws, regulations, and policies and determine how to put them into action
• Knowledge of federal grants management and state procurement and contract guidelines and policies; experience developing program plans, objectives and budgets and tracking progress; administering a public health program; and managing projects and employees
• Ability to prepare and manage grants and budgets; conduct research, make recommendations and apply findings; develop and execute goals and objectives; develop and conduct training; interpret and implement policies and procedures; provide technical assistance
Additional Considerations
Experience administering a public health program and managing projects and employees
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.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Yatavia Banks
Phone: (804) 864 - 7671
Email: Yatavia.Banks@vdh.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.