Title: District IT Analyst
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist I
Hiring Range: $26.00 - $29.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: WESTERN TIDEWATER HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Do you enjoy working with the public? The Western Tidewater Health District is seeking a highly motivated Wage District IT Analyst to provide applications and technical support that is out-of-scope and not provided by the Office of Information Management (OIM) and VITA/NG for the Western Tidewater Health District. The Western Tidewater Health District services the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, and the City of Franklin. This position is based in Suffolk but will support the entire Health District.
This position serves as the point of contact for the district with OIM and VITA/NG. The candidate will be the “subject matter” expert related to agency wide applications and as the district security officer. The candidate will be responsible for conducting inventory of technology equipment and supports equipment deemed out of the scope of VITA/NG to include audio, visual, telecommunications and stand-alone printers. This position provides user training as necessary. It provides data analytics, reporting, GISX coding and mapping as well as development of internal databases and spreadsheets using tools such as Excel, Access, etc. This role will be supporting the staff and operations at the local health departments.
THIS IS A WAGE POSITION
Wage employees are subject to the following conditions of employment:
• Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
• Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
• Wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act. Therefore, they are not eligible for benefits which are provided to salaried employees, such as leave credits, holiday pay, insurance, access to the grievance procedure, etc.
• Wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work.
• Virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over
the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for VDH beyond 1,500 hours during the period of May 1 – April 30 of the following
year (the Standard Measurement Period).
• Once a wage employee works the maximum of 1,500 hours during the Standard Measurement
Period, the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of VDH only after the next Standard Measurement Period has begun.
• Wage employees are eligible to apply for all classified positions for which recruitment has been initiated, including those limited to
State Employees Only.
• If a wage employee becomes employed in a classified position, he/she will be eligible to purchase retirement credit for the time worked
as a wage employee.
• Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need
Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse staff to implement change; work independently, with minimal supervision, to follow through on assignments and responsibilities
• A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency
• Knowledge in information systems management and strong understanding of network topology with an emphasis on SQL report writing tools, data security and user access controls
• Understanding of MS Office Suites including MS Access databases; strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and client/server architecture to support agency application troubleshooting techniques, ability to use GIS software for data mapping; ability to understand network techniques and telecommunications systems to support application data sharing internally and externally with state and local government contacts; ability to coordinate and implement new data collection techniques; ability to install and support local agency software and printers that are out of scope to VITA; provide webmaster and system analysis support; ability to work with and train end users in agency applications; ability to analyze district’s existing service delivery systems and evaluate impacts of new information system technology
Additional Considerations
• Knowledge of public and/or business administration, statistics and research methodology and processes relating to information technology
• Work experience in a health care setting with multi-disciplinary staff
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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the 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: Priscilla Crocker
Phone: 757-514-4769
Email: priscilla.crocker@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.