Regional Health Emergency Coordinator

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 99,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Regional Health Emergency Coordinator to support emergency preparedness and response across the Southwest Region. This mobile-worker role coordinates planning and response activities among Local Health Districts, Central Office, and external partners.

The position requires strong policy planning capabilities, public health knowledge, and the ability to analyze data and communicate effectively. It is funded for one year with potential funding reviews.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning and policy development and implementation in health care.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in writing and speaking, and interpret literature and data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparedness planning and emergency response across Virginia.
• Collaborate with Local Health Districts, Central Office, and external partners to ensure timely communication.
• Maintain regional leadership and effective coordination during public health emergencies.

Skills

Policy planning

Public health principles

Independent work

Data analysis

Job description

Title: Regional Health Emergency Coordinator

State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $98,506.00 - $102,862.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:MOBILE WORKERS SW

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement for a 1 year period ending June 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response is a seeking a Regional Emergency Health Coordinators (RHEC) to support emergency preparedness and response efforts across Virginia, serving the Southwest Region.
This mobile-worker position plays a vital role in coordinating preparedness planning and emergency response activities among Local Health Districts, Central Office, and external partners. RHECs help ensure efficient communication, streamlined operations, and effective regional coordination, particularly during public health emergencies. By maintaining strong regional leadership and collaboration, these roles directly support statewide readiness and the Commonwealth’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of planning and policy development and implementation, program evaluation and research methodology for the health care industry.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to interpret social science and epidemiological literature and data.
• Skilled in data manipulation and analyses.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e‑mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero

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.