Deputy Executive Director

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Henrico, Virginia, VA

7d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health Profession's (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public. The Deputy Executive Director provides professional operational support to the Executive Director for the Boards of Nursing (BON) by managing and coordinating licensing, Nurse Licensure Compact programs, BON Customer Care/Administrative Operations, and assisting the Executive Director on matters related to board policy, management, and operations. Additionally, this position has responsibility for management of the Criminal Background Check Unit responsible for criminal background checks for the BON, the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) and the Board of Physical Therapy (BPT).

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the laws, regulations and procedures associated with the regulation of professional occupations and with State and Federal requirements related to criminal background checks (CBC).
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and Word processing skills in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze CBC records, legal documents, and technical material to make licensure management decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with agency personnel, board members, licensees and the public, including the ability to prepare official case documents and supplemental reports.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and supervise employees, including the ability to establish and evaluate performance goals.
• Knowledge of FOIA, records retention and licensing systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with State and Federal requirements related to Criminal Background Checks.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures, in accordance with state/ federal laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in progressively responsible management position.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional operational support to the Executive Director for the Boards of Nursing (BON).
• Manages and coordinates licensing, Nurse Licensure Compact programs, and BON Customer Care/Administrative Operations.
• Assists the Executive Director on matters related to board policy, management, and operations.
• Manages the Criminal Background Check Unit responsible for criminal background checks for the BON, the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) and the Board of Physical Therapy (BPT).

Benefits

• Confirmation of receipt when application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
• Review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement.
• Review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics.
• Successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA).
• Criminal background check is required for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed