Executive Secretary Senior

Title: Executive Secretary Senior

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $44453.00 - $58478

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:CRATER HQ

Agency Website:

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Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a highly organized detailoriented Executive Secretary Senior to provide advanced administrative support to the District Health Director within the Crater Health District. This role is ideal for a professional who excels in a fastpaced environment values public service and is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of Virginias communities.

About the Role
The Executive Secretary Senior independently performs a wide range of administrative and operational tasks that support districtwide functions. The position requires strong judgment discretion and the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures while interacting frequently with internal leaders government officials healthcare partners and members of the public.
Key responsibilities include:

Providing exclusive administrative support to the District Health Director
Coordinating meetings speaking engagements and management training sessions
Preparing reviewing and routing documents such as subpoenas MOAs and FOIArelated correspondence
Conducting research and compiling summaries or reports for professional staff
Managing the flow of sensitive information among district staff government entities healthcare providers patients and the media
Performing advanced office management tasks such as scheduling filing reception duties processing mail and maintaining records

This position plays a central role in ensuring clear accurate and timely communication across internal and external stakeholders supporting the mission and operations of the Crater Health District.

Why Work for VDH
The Virginia Department of Health is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. VDH offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
12 paid holidays
Medical dental vision and life insurance
Retirement options including the 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Sick family/personal and annual leave

About the Crater Health District
Located in a region known for its smalltown charm natural beauty and affordable living the Crater Health District offers a welcoming environment with a relaxed pace of life. Our district proudly serves the communities of Petersburg Prince George Dinwiddie Hopewell Emporia Greensville Sussex and Surry. We are a missiondriven team passionate about delivering highquality public health services and making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with administrative practices and procedures and providing administrative support in a professional setting
Knowledge and experience with records maintenance
Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word Excel and Access
Ability to transcribe information prepare documentation communications and reports
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality under all circumstances
Excellent organization skills and written and verbal communication skills

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
Advanced professional administration training and practical experience as an Administrative Assistant
Knowledge of public health programs and policies

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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services 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: .

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!

Contact Information

Name: Ayswarya Renjith

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.