Human Services Program Consultant Continuity of Operations (COOP)

Title: Human Services Program Consultant - Continuity of Operations (COOP)

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $83811 - $89774

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement for a 1 year period ending June 30 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Supports the delivery of services agency wide by developing policies procedures performing research managing grants providing technical guidance coordinating resources establishing liaisons in support of service delivery and assessing the impact of new policies procedures regulations. Work is primarily focused more on long range than intermediate issues. Staff carries out their responsibilities following broad parameters set forth by grants program goals and objectives with supervisory involvement limited to actions which affect other organizational units and/or programs or are politically sensitive.

This position ensures the Virginia Department of Health maintains a high level of operational resilience and emergency readiness by leading agency-wide continuity of operations (COOP) planning this role you will coordinate the development implementation and maintenance of VDHs Continuity of Operations (COOP) program; lead various planning and training initiatives; and actively contribute to Incident Management Team operations. By maintaining compliant effective and up-to-date continuity and emergency response frameworks this position enhances the agencys capacity to safeguard public health and fulfill its mission. The incumbent carries out their responsibilities following broad parameters set forth by grants and program goals and objectives with supervisory involvement limited to actions which affect other organizational units and/or program or issues that are sensitive.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge of public health operations programs and service delivery within a state or local health department.
2. Proven understanding of emergency management principles continuity of operations (COOP) planning and business continuity practices.
3. Experience coordinating complex planning efforts that involve multiple programs offices and diverse stakeholder groups.

Additional Considerations

1. Demonstrated skill in developing implementing and evaluating continuity plans procedures and related documentation.
2. Demonstrated skill in organizing and facilitating meetings trainings workshops and exercises for diverse audiences.

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: Isis Romero

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.