Deputy Executive Director

Virginia Department of Health Professions

$95K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations in professional occupation regulation and disciplinary case adjudication.
  • Strong expertise in interpreting Virginia's Administrative Process Act.
  • Proficient in organizational management, situation analysis, and problem-solving.
  • Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite, G-Suite, and data entry.
  • Ability to analyze complex administrative documents and provide staff guidance.
  • Familiarity with and ability to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
  • Proven leadership in training and managing staff, with a focus on performance evaluation.
  • Effective communication skills for engaging with senior management, board members, and the public.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Executive Director in operational management.
  • Oversee disciplinary processes for the Board of Dentistry.
  • Coordinate licensing processes and board policy matters.
  • Manage daily workflows with technical aptitude and accurate data entry.
  • Guide staff through case management decisions and administrative proceedings.
  • Prepare official documents and reports for case evaluations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Work in a supportive state agency committed to public health and safety.
  • Access to comprehensive training programs on technology and data management.
  • Engagement with leadership to influence policy and operations.
  • Contribute to public service in the health professions sector.
Full Job Description
Title: Deputy Executive Director

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $95,000 up to $110,000 commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Health Professions

Location: Dept of Health Professions

Agency Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Executive Director provides professional operational support to the Executive Director for the Board of Dentistry by managing and coordinating disciplinary processes and assisting the Executive Director on matters related to licensing processes, board policy, management and operations. Strong technical aptitude and computer skills, including accurate and efficient keyboarding and data entry skills are fundamental for successfully managing daily tasks and work flows in this role.

This position will not be eligible for telework until after a 6-month evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge and demonstration of the laws, regulations and procedures associated with the regulation of professional occupations and with adjudication of disciplinary cases.
• Considerable knowledge and demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying Virginia's Administrative Process Act (APA) or the equivalent.
• Considerable skills in organizational management, situation analysis, data analysis and problem solving.
• Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills and knowledge of Information Technology, MS Office Suite, G-Suite and other Google applications.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze patient treatment records, billing and insurance records, as well as, legal documents and technical material to make case management decisions to guide staff and to provide staff support in administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of and the ability to understand and comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Demonstrated ability and expertise in independently training, managing and supervising employees, including the ability to establish and evaluate performance goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior management personnel and/or board members, as well as licensees and the public, including the ability to prepare official case documents and supplemental case reports.

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.

DHP 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 and duties/responsibilities which demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Please be as detailed as possible in your application. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held. Statements such as "see resume', "see above", and the like will not be accepted.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Successful completion of initial training and any subsequent updates is a condition of employment."
• A criminal background check is required for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources



Email: [email protected]

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