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Title: Policy Analyst Senior

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional to serve as a Policy Analyst Sr. in the Office of Epidemiology. The selected candidate will be responsible for independently performing analysis of policy, regulations and legislation for a variety of subjects and/or program areas within the Office of Epidemiology, with a focus on communicable disease surveillance, prevention and control. Actions have agency wide application and operational or service impact. Responsible for drafting policies and procedures and tracking policy updates. Supports office leadership team in internal and external policy development, including background research, writing, and establishing and maintaining document tracking systems. Conducts follow up evaluations of studies, policies and various programs to assess impact on policies and procedures. Compiles and reports on statistics related to policies and programs to evaluate implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and associated tools. Develops impact statements that may include budget issues. At the direction of the Office Director, May serve on committees and boards and appear in hearings and public meetings as an agency representative. May lead efforts for the preparation and publication of studies and statistical reports. A successful candidate will be a highly organized, enthusiastic, detail oriented team player who has a commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform planning and analytical tasks, providing management with a comprehensive view of operations, conduct analytical research, provide alternative solutions and assessments of long range impacts of work processes and recommendations
• Experienced in drafting of operational policies and procedures
• Ability to research and apply findings to solutions; identify various policy options and potential impact
• Experience in Microsoft applications; data collection, research, organizational studies and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of state policy development structures, processes and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively and facilitate meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public policy, public administration or a related field or equivalent and applicable experience and training
• Experience in public health policy development in a local or state government setting.

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.

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information:

Name: Sharnelle Chapman

Phone: (804) 664 - 0654

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.