Environmental Health Assistant Director - Database Management and Process Improvement

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Health Assistant Director - Database Management and Process Improvement to lead the Division of Data Management and Process Improvement (DMPI). You will develop insights via data management, analysis, and visualization to inform environmental health programs and decision making across OEHS and health districts.

The role oversees OEHS databases (EHD, SeaGrAS, BMAN), contract management, and data-driven process improvements, while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental health informatics and data management techniques and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in SQL, R, Python, and similar data extraction and data analysis tools.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and Tableau for data visualization.
• Strong data governance and security standards for Virginia state agencies.
• Strong organizational, program management, planning and research skills.
• Strong communication and leadership of a diverse database development and management group.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, management and other officials, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to determine data management approaches and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DMPI to develop insights via data management, analysis and visualization.
• Manage OEHS databases (EHD, SeaGrAS, BMAN) and third-party contracts.
• Configure changes based on regulatory updates and manage bug reporting/testing.
• Create data reports and visualizations for OEHS, health districts, stakeholders.
• Lead data-driven process improvements and develop program metrics.
• Develop materials and presentations for public and technical audiences.
• Support OEHS offices and local health departments with tools and training.
• Integrate OEHS databases and tools into workflows.

Skills

Environmental health informatics

SQL

R

Python

Data governance

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Research skills

Collaboration

Tools

ArcGIS

Tableau

Job description

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

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.

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]