Title: Human Services Program Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $114,588.00 - $126,163.50

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is partially funded by the Federal High Impact HIV Surveillance Grant for 3 years 2 month period ending 5/31/2029. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date. Grant renewals are applied for before the grant expiration date, continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The mission of the Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) is to maximize public health and safety through the elimination, prevention, and control of disease, disability, and death caused by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted diseases. This position serves as the director of the HIV and Hepatitis Surveillance (HHS) unit within DDP, providing oversight and management of agency-wide HHS programs and activities. Serves as a subject matter expert on HHS. Responsibilities require frequent contact with private and public sector employees, citizens, officials, board members, community business organizations, and other entities. Duties include resource management, budget planning and monitoring, personnel management, developing and facilitating presentations and more. This position manages federal grants, grant budgets, contracts, and other agreements. This position supervises program staff, provides technical guidance related to unit programs and grants, and directs development and implementation of short- and long-range plans to improve the quality of services. Conducts/oversees annual grant writing and related reports, pursues new funding opportunities and implements/manages new programs. Provides technical oversight regarding CDC and Virginia protocol compliance and Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission/approval. Utilizes various epidemiologic methodologies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Facilitates initiatives and evaluation activities to enhance DDP’s ability to provide appropriate HHS activities.

Supports the delivery of multiple program agency wide services that are primarily long range in focus through formal supervision of all levels of program staff. Frequent contact with private and public sector employees, citizens, officials, boards and organizations. Responsibilities also include resource management of finances, staff, facilities and equipment. Independently designs and manages programs within agency goals and objectives. A comprehensive knowledge of the program(s) and services provided as well as the ability to integrate service delivery methods to meet quality and efficiency requirements and the ability to supervise staff are necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in administrative and business practices, programmatic and operational controls, personnel management and budgetary controls
• Skills and experience in leadership, interpersonal communications and public speaking, working with boards, committees, hospitals, local, federal and state agencies
• Knowledge of and extensive experience in disease surveillance, epidemiological principles, program evaluation, quality assurance, confidentiality and security
• Knowledge of and thorough experience in HIV and viral hepatitis epidemiology, etiology, testing, and treatment guidelines
• Knowledge of related state and federal laws and regulations
• Knowledge of budget planning and preparation, procurement and contracting procedures
• Knowledge and experience in applying for/managing/monitoring federal grants and writing/submitting related reports

Additional Considerations

• Health Care Administration experience preferred
• Progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in a governmental/quasi-governmental organization or agency

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: Erica Taylor

Phone: 804-339-7665

Email: Erica.Taylor@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.