IT Director

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Information Technology

Title: IT Director

State Role Title: 39113

Hiring Range: $85,638.00 - $112,000.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital is recruiting for an IT Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the hospital's information technology operations and information management functions. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, reliability, and effectiveness of information systems and technology services that support hospital operations, patient safety, and organizational goals. The IT Director will lead and develop a high-performing IT team; oversee technology projects, applications, infrastructure, and system implementations; manage IT security and regulatory compliance; develop and maintain technology, information management, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations plans; and serve as a key liaison with agency partners, vendors, VITA/SAIC, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills, along with a commitment to customer service, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to make a meaningful impact by providing technology leadership that strengthens the hospital's ability to deliver safe, effective, and responsive services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:
• Knowledge of CSH operations and job-relevant state and federal requirements, JCAHO standards, and Commonwealth of Virginia information technology and information security standards.
• Skills in project leadership, system design methodologies, and the supervision and management of IT employees and IT operations.
• Excellent human relations skills in working effectively with all staff.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff and users.
• Information Technology competency in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects and tasks through completion.
• Ability to serve as an Information/HIPAA Security Officer.

Benefits

At DBHDS, we're committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

Choice of health insurance plans
Paid life insurance
Retirement plan options
13 paid holidays
Generous annual leave
Family personal leave
Sick leave
Employee discount programs
And more!

Join DBHDS and enjoy the benefits of a career that supports you, your family, and your future.

Special Requirements

Work Location: This position is not eligible for remote work. The incumbent is required to work on-site at the designated work location.

Work Schedule: The anticipated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This schedule is subject to change based on the operational needs of the agency and is not guaranteed. Additional hours, including work outside of the normal scheduled hours, may be required based on agency needs.

Applicants may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work through a simulated exercise.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
• Experience managing an organization's information technology systems, including hardware, software, networks, and security.
• Experience supporting complex security and surveillance systems.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Project management experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with senior management.
• Experience providing day-to-day support of complex networking and desktop environments.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a maximum-security setting preferred.
• Experience supporting JCAHO/CARF-accredited facilities preferred.
• Experience working with fiber optics preferred.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Contact Information

Name: Central State Hospital

Phone: 1-804-524-7111

Email: [email protected]

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.

Advertised: 10 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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