Title: Executive Secretary

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $53,045.00- $56,206.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VIRGINIA BEACH HQ

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Beach Health District is looking for a collaborative Executive Secretary to provide direct administrative support to the Nursing Division including managing calendars, travel arrangements, and various communications.

As the Executive Secretary, you will serve as a trusted partnerto the Nurse Manager within the Nursing Division providing high-level administrative support, streamlining operations, and ensuring effective coordination across departments. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

Benefits: 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.

Restricted Position: This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant's expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

This Position is Responsible for Administrative Support, Program Support and Customer Service

Administrative Support

• Provides direction, oversight and organization of administrative functions.
• Confirms smooth, timely and confidential flow of all communications and documents.
  
• Schedules meetings and events- provide logistical support, record meeting minutes and keep schedule organized.
• Ensures timely and confidential flow of all communication to include, but not limited to: letters, business documents, correspondence and forms.
• Provide telephone, email and guest support.
• May train other support staff. Creates and maintain a performance-based culture that supports policies and procedures.

Program Support

• Provides district or office support which may include, maintaining leave reporting forms, calendars, and the primary timekeeper for all employees.
• May serve as an active member of office or district’s emergency operations center.
  
• Provides assistance with IT issues to support the district or office.
  
• Develops and maintains organized filing system to support needs.
• Cultivates and manages a process to monitor the work unit’s compliance with all assigned deadlines and projects.
  

Customer Service

• Demonstrates appropriate levels of customer service to all clients.
•  Assures customer needs are addressed in a timely manner in accordance with state and district guidelines.
  
• Respects and promotes the expression of diverse perspectives.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with administrative practices and procedures and providing administrative support in a professional setting
  
• Knowledge and experience with records maintenance
  
• Experience with Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel and Access
  
• Ability to transcribe information, prepare documentation, communications, and reports
  
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality under all circumstances
  
• Excellent organization skills and written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply state and county policies
  

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Advanced professional administration training and practical experience as an Administrative Assistant
• Knowledge of public health programs and policies
  

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration

Contact Information

Name: Cydnee Stuckey

Phone: 757-278-6692

Email: cydnee.stuckey@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.