District Program Development Specialist

Title: District Program Development Specialist

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $69293 $88989

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:BLUE RIDGE HQ

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant for a period ending 11/30/27. 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.

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is seeking to hire a District Program Development Specialist who will oversee our workforce development to join our dedicated team. This position plays a key role in strengthening the public health workforce by fostering a culture of continuous learning engagement and professional growth. The role collaborates across departments to ensure staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively serve the community.

About the Role
The District Program Development Specialist oversees district-wide workforce development initiatives including professional development onboarding recruitment retention and employee wellness strategies.

Key duties include:
Assessing training needs and developing curriculum for staff development
Coordinating and delivering training programs and professional development initiatives
Developing and implementing comprehensive onboarding processes
Supporting recruitment and retention strategies including partnerships with universities and internship programs
Collaborating with HR Equity and leadership teams to enhance workforce engagement
Managing and evaluating workforce-related programs and initiatives
Supporting quality improvement efforts through data analysis and reporting
Leading strategic planning efforts supporting programmatic decision-making and using data to improve District performance for key indicators.

Why Work for BRHD
At BRHD we are committed to our mission: to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Virginians. Our vision is working together for healthy equitable communities and we live by our values: accountability communication diversity equity excellence integrity respect and stewardship. When you join our team youre not just taking a job youre joining a community of professionals who care deeply about the people we serve and each other.

Heres what some of our team members say about working here:
I chose to work at BRHD because it helps me to match up my interest in science with public service. Working behind the scenes has allowed me the opportunity to protect the lives of thousands of people. This provides an ongoing sense of accomplishment and a true appreciation of the skills of my coworkers.
I love and enjoy the BRHD mission and it keeps me motivated every day. The benefits package is great. I appreciate the flexible schedule and low stress so that I can take care of my kids and family. Also working with good people is great.

Benefits of Working at VDH
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave. We offer work-life balance and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of public health including the 10 essential services of public health the core competencies of public health accreditation standards and public health 3.0. Ability to communicate to a wide audience using a variety of platforms (oral written and online). Superb organizational skills
Experience in teaching adults curriculum development instructional design training needs assessments evaluation
Ability to communicate with adults to assess training needs in both one on one session and via survey
Able to provide constructive feedback to trainers

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a public health or government setting
Experience with workforce development programs or accreditation processes
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external partners (e.g. universities)
Experience with data analysis program evaluation or quality improvement initiatives

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: Tammy Richardson / Richard Bolden

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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.