Title: Assistant Deputy Commissioner - CHS

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager IV

Hiring Range: $170,000 - $190,000

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 33 local health districts. The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Community Health Services (CHS). The Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Community Health Services (CHS) is a senior leadership position that reports to the Chief Deputy Commissioner for CHS, responsible for overseeing the administration and operations of the statewide CHS programs. This role involves providing high-level guidance on coordinating public health programs to ensure the delivery of quality public health services to all people in Virginia. This position directly oversees and supervises the leads for the following CHS functions – Business Processes, Healthcare Reimbursements, Regional Human Resources, and the Process & Evaluation Unit.

This position represents the agency at public health seminars, statewide meetings, the General Assembly, and other workgroups, as needed. Additionally, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for CHS works collaboratively with Local Health Districts (LHDs), offering strategic leadership and direction on health initiatives and priorities. Serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders on compliance and program impact, identifying areas for improvement and advising senior leadership on updates, requirements, and communications. Provides guidance, recommendations, and support to the agency leadership team on important CHS matters.
The incumbent serves as a primary consultant to the Chief Deputy Commissioner for CHS on regulatory and compliance matters and assumes responsibility for non-medical responsibilities/decisions in their absence, ensuring continued leadership and operational efficiency.

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

• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of public administration/management, and administrative functions and programmatic issues affecting large complex organizations
• Experience providing executive leadership and management of general operations, including guidance and direction of programs, administration, financial and budgetary matters
• Expertise in working within state and/or local health departments or public health settings
• Extensive experience with Public Health programs, including WIC, Title V, Title X, and others
• Extensive experience in policy development, interpretation, and implementation related to public health programs
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and actionable recommendations to guide critical policy and program decisions
• Significant experience in providing leadership, supervision, staff development, and performance evaluations
• Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, program evaluation, and resource allocation
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and lead professional staff across multiple projects
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to offer data-driven recommendations for program and operational improvements
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple complex assignments within strict deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating advanced communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral formats, including the ability to convey information in a concise, accurate, and organized manner to diverse audiences

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of VDH-specific regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines in the delivery of public health services

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: Ayswarya Renjith

Phone: 804-335-8182

Email: ayswarya.renjith1@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.