Environmental Health Data & Process Lead

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

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