Director of Environmental Health Services

Director of Environmental Health Services

The office of Environmental Health is seeking a Director to manage and oversee environmental health and wastewater programs within the agency and integrates program goals, objectives, and services into other agency programs to promote a comprehensive environmental and public health service. This position reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner. The Director's role supports the mission of the agency, by protecting public health by preventing the transmission of disease through food, milk, shellfish, water and sewage and to work in partnership with other agencies to protect the environment. This position oversees both state-level programs, but also provides overall state guidance and oversight in coordination with Community Health Services where local health district operations and leadership occurs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of environmental and public health sciences and practices, public administration, and management practices and principles, community assessment, program planning and research. - Comprehensive knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and legal processes. - Working knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles, human resource management, financial planning, contracting, marketing, and automated information systems - Strong organizational, program management, planning and research skills - Experience leading diverse groups in developing policies and evaluating program needs and options - Experience communicating with diverse groups (Legislators, Consumers, Operators, or Constituents) - Experience with data informed decision-making and risk assessments - Experience providing technical direction and management of large, complex, and varied regulatory programs. - Experience providing strategic direction and navigating changes in public health practice. - Experience interpreting and evaluating federal and state environmental health laws, regulations and policies

Additional Considerations

N / A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum 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 : Tyrell Noel

Phone : 804-305-9796

Email : tyrell.noel@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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer