Planner Senior

Title: Planner Senior

State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist II

Hiring Range: $78,000-$86,872

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION OFF

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov .

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification, Division of Certificate of Public Need has six staff positions responsible for the administration of the Certificate of Public Need regulatory program. The office is located in the west end of Henrico County. The Division of Certificate of Public Need. Per the Code of Virginia and the Regulations governing medical care facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the DCOPN has numerous time-sensitive obligations for which a supervisor is needed, including, but not limited to, providing supervision to a staff of five, drafting and reviewing DCOPN staff reports with recommendations to the State Health Commissioner. The position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on access to health care in the Commonwealth as well work closely with health care providers and other staff in the licensing divisions of the office.

Responsible for directly analyzing and leading or supervising others in the analysis of data to determine what trends exist in health care service delivery and utilization, medical technology, marketing of health care services, costs of services and capital improvements, and the national and state economic climates. Utilizes a variety of data sources and statistical formulas to identify rates of change, develop appropriate methodologies for evaluating capital projects, and prepare various reports. Plans research and measurement techniques; identifies the potential impact of regulatory or treatment changes on outcome, service delivery, and resources required.  Analyzes, formulates recommendations and prepares legally defensible written reports and recommendations to the Commissioner of Health on Virginia Certificate of Public Need applications.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. General knowledge of health care industry, medical care facilities planning and development.
2. Strong analytical and rhetorical skills.
3. Considerable experience supervising technical and/or professional staff.
4. Education/Experience in Health Administration, Public Administration, or Business.
5. Experience working in a health planning or health care services organization.
6. Experience in planning, research and analysis preferably in a health planning or health care organization.
7. Knowledge of and experience with public regulatory policies, procedures, and practices.
8. Experience in accomplishing heavy workload within a stipulated timeframe.
9. Experience in analyzing, evaluating, and handling public relations issues with customers in a professional manner.

Additional Considerations

1. Advanced knowledge of, or considerable experience with Health Administration, Public Administration, and/or Business preferably in a health planning or health care system or hospital organization.

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.

Applicants needing sponsorship need not apply.

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: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov .

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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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 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 800-552-5019.

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.