Environmental Health Data & Process Lead

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

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