Title: Volunteer Services Supervisor

State Role Title: Administrative Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $40,000 - $50,000 / year

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RICHMOND-HQ

Agency Website: vdh.gov/richmond-city

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Richmond & Henrico Health Districts is recruiting a Volunteer Services Supervisor. This position serves as a program expert/leader by contacting volunteers, clients, other agencies and organizations to recruit volunteers and inform clients of services. Supervises the training, performance, scheduling and utilization of volunteers. Serves as a liaison between operations, administration and other staff and volunteers to ensure optimum use of resources. Prepares reports and performs some general administrative tasks.

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. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team!

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of and experience in program organization, development and implementation, program evaluation and coalition building. Computer skills necessary.
Strong presentation and communications skills (oral and written) are required.
Ability to successfully manage multiple activities simultaneously
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work and contribute within collaborative relationships, including the public

Additional Considerations

Experience in public communication including media services
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience working within the community with emergency preparedness and response resources/methods
Experience managing volunteers in the public, non-profit, or community service sector
Ability to be a team player and work comfortably and effectively in cross-functional teams with staff, volunteers, and community partners
Ability to work in a dynamic, emergency preparedness and response-focused environment, including the necessity for after-hours and weekend work during incidents, trainings, and volunteer events.

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.

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.

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.

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: Deja Fontenot

Phone: 8042053744

Email: deja.fontenot@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.