Health District Director - Virginia Beach

Virginia AG; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

12 paid holidays

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health in Virginia Beach seeks a Health District Director to lead public health programs, supervise staff, and manage budgets. This General Admin Manager IV role emphasizes strategic planning to improve community health.

The ideal candidate will have extensive public health leadership experience, strong collaboration with local officials, and data-driven decision making in a complex environment. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Moderate professional experience in a public health agency or public health-related activity
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-level teams and manage change in the workplace
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven leadership in interdisciplinary environments
• Experience managing in a team-based model
• Knowledge of local public health programs
• Ability to work with elected officials and community stakeholders; develop partnerships
• Experience with budget development and grants management
• Knowledge of HR policies and compliance
• Experience implementing internal controls
• Ability to handle confidential issues with discretion
• Ability to provide communications and media relations

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff, including performance management and workforce development
• Direct planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs
• Conduct community health assessments and use data to inform strategies
• Build partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations, and stakeholders
• Oversee program budgets, grants, procurement, and resources
• Represent the agency with officials and the media as needed
• Ensure compliance with public health laws and HR practices

Skills

Staff supervision

Public health leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team building

Data-driven decision making

Education

MD or DO with board certification (preventive medicine or primary care)

MPH degree

Job description

Title: Health District Director - Virginia Beach

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager IV

Hiring Range: $181,700 - $195,000 w/o MD. $181,700 - $235,000 with MD

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VIRGINIA BEACH HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Lead and supervise staff, including performance management, work prioritization, training, and workforce development.
• Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives to improve community health.
• Conduct and support community health assessments and use data to inform public health strategies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
• Oversee program budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a public health leader and subject matter expert, representing the agency with elected officials, community partners, and the media as needed.
• Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency or a public health-related activity
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead high level teams and manage change in the workplace
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven leadership, including working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience managing in a team-based model
• Knowledge of a wide range of local public health programs
• Ability to work with local with elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders; ability to develop partnerships
• Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
• Experience implementing internal controls
• Ability to resolve confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships
• Ability to provide communications and media relations

Additional Considerations

• MD or DO Board Certified in preventive medicine or a primary care or other appropriate specialty (with Valid Virginia Medical License)
• MPH if not used as qualification above
• Extensive experience in leading or directing a public health organization
• Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill in administering a broad array of public health programs
• Considerable experience working with local, state, or federal government officials

Special Instructions

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: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.