Title: Policy Analyst
State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II
Hiring Range: $73,750.00 - $82,000.00
Pay Band:
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Responsible for analyzing the efficiency and efficacy of compliance and enforcement procedures and policy directives to identify areas for operational improvement internally and to improve compliance by the regulated community. This includes reviewing and assessing data related to the Office of Drinking Water’s (ODW) compliance and enforcement efforts and policy implementation, including developing relevant metrics and reporting findings to colleagues in ODW’s Division of Compliance, Enforcement and Policy. Reviews compliance data of waterworks to identify areas to improve ODW’s efficiency and efficacy in carrying out compliance and enforcement functions. Analyzes ODW policies in light of compliance data findings to identify areas to improve ODW policies and procedures, including directives to ODW staff. Identifies new metrics for development to improve oversight of the compliance and enforcement process. The position may also be involved in performing tasks to centralize certain compliance and enforcement-related functions to improve ODW’s compliance monitoring and enforcement efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience conducting policy research, including identifying policy options and assessing potential impacts.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data visualization, and communicating findings and recommendations.
• Experience analyzing compliance and enforcement data and policies to develop metrics and recommend operational improvements.
• Skilled in preparing reports, profiles, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational standards.
• Experience independently managing projects, handling sensitive or complex issues, and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
Additional Considerations
• Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, Virginia’s Public Water Supplies Law, and the Virginia Waterworks Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Office of Drinking Water’s policies, procedures, and operations.
• Technical knowledge of waterworks operations.
• Familiarity with the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
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 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: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
Contact Information
Name: Vontrell Hodges
Phone: 804-461-7605
Email: Vontrell.Hodges@vdh.virginia.gov
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.