Environmental Health Assistant Director - Database Management and Process Improvement

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The 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 through data management, analysis, and visualization to support environmental health programs statewide.

This role oversees OEHS databases (EHD, SeaGrAS, BMAN), manages contracts, implements data governance, and drives data-driven process improvements, reporting to

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, Tableau and similar data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance and security standards for Virginia state agencies.
• Requires strong organizational, program management, planning and research skills.
• Must possess strong communication skills, ability to communicate ideas and lead a diverse database development and management group.
• Requires ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, management and other officials, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions.
• Ability to determine and use appropriate data management approaches and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Division of Data Management and Process Improvement to develop insights through data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Oversee OEHS databases (EHD, SeaGrAS, BMAN) including third-party contracts and changes based on regulatory updates.
• Compile data reporting and create data visualizations for OEHS, health districts, and external stakeholders.
• Lead data-driven process improvements with tools, job aids, and enhanced processes.
• Formalize and document data processes; assist in developing OEHS programmatic and strategic metrics.
• Collaborate with the Office Director, Division Directors, and local health staff to support OEHS programs.
• Develop materials and presentations for public and technical audiences; support OEHS offices.
• Develop program tools, training, and integration of OEHS databases.

Skills

EH informatics

Data management

Quality assurance

Communication

Program management

Problem solving

Leadership

Tools

SQL

R

Python

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 agency 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

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]