Human Services Program Director

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services

Title: Human Services Program Director

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $127,679.00 - $138,767.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Supports the agency mission by overseeing multiple agency wide programs and services. Responsible for all operational, technical, administrative, and programmatic activities associated with service delivery. Actions are typically long range in nature and include supervision of program staff, consultation, resource acquisition and utilization, approving new programs and services or changes to existing ones. Evaluates operational and service effectiveness, prioritizes actions across assigned program and operational areas. Integrate system activities with other agency and service providers to promote continuity and efficiency. May perform strategic planning. Typically reports to an Assistant Commissioner or higher level.

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in the supervision and management of public health personnel and teams.
• Knowledge and experience in surveillance and epidemiology of communicable diseases and/or reportable conditions.
• Experience in public health emergency responses such as outbreak management and control.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including government officials, lawmakers & others.
• Experience with the interpretation and application of relevant public health laws, regulations, and policies
• Experience administering public health programs, such as developing program plans, objectives and budgets and tracking progress and managing projects and employees
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and management of federal public health grants and budgets.
• Experience in assuring timely, reliable and thorough public health technical expertise.

Additional Considerations
• Experience administering a public health program and managing projects and employees

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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Contact Information

Name: Erica Taylor

Phone: 804-339-7665

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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