Environmental Health Assistant Director - Database Management and Process Improvement

Title: Environmental Health Assistant Director - Database Management and Process Improvement

State Role Title: Environmental Manager II

Hiring Range: $97,730 - $125,246

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is seeking a qualified candidate to manages the Division of Data Management and Process Improvement (DMPI) to
develop insights on environmental health program(s) and needs through data
management, analysis, and visualization to generate actionable information to help
protect the health and promote the wellbeing of all persons in Virginia. Responsible
for administrative and management of Office of Environmental Health Services
(OEHS) databases: Environmental Health Database (EHD), Shellfish Growing Area
database (SeaGrAS), and Beach Monitoring database (BMAN). This includes
oversight of third-party contracts, configuring and administering changes based on
regulatory updates, and management of system bug reporting and testing. Compiles
data reporting and creates data visualizations for OEHS, health districts, and external
stakeholders. Leads OEHS process improvement through data-driven strategies, such
as job aids, enhanced tools, and other collaborative efforts. Will formalize and,
document data processes. Assist in development of OEHS programmatic and
strategic metrics in collaboration with the Office Director, other Division Directors,
and local health department staff to facilitate environmental health programs. Duties
include development of materials, presentations to public and technical audiences,
support to other VDH offices, and development of program tools, training, and
integration of OEHS databases.

This position works across all Division within the Office of Environmental Health
Services and with local health departments to ensure environmental health data
systems are effective at meeting agnecy needs. This role leads VDH in providing
internal and external data systems that make VDH a trusted source for
environmental public health information, and helps to inform data-driven decisions
to improve environmental public health in the Commonwealth.

Minimum Qualifications

1. .Knowledge of environmental health informatics and data management
techniques and quality assurance.
2. .Proficiency in SQL, R, Python, and similar data extraction and data
analysis tools.
3. Proficiency in ArcGIS, Tableau and similar data visualization tools.
4. Strong understanding of data governance and security standards for
Virginia state agencies.
5. Requires strong organizational, program management, planning and
research skills.
6. Must possess strong communication skills, ability to communicate
ideas and lead a diverse database development and management group.
7. Requires ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with
colleagues, management and other officials, both orally and in writing.
8. .Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions.
10. Ability to determine and use appropriate data management approaches and
research methods.

Additional Considerations

1. Experience managing statewide programs preferred

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 qualications 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 nancial, 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: Isis Romero

Phone: (804) 864-7000

Email: Isis.Romero@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.