Deputy Executive Director

Deputy Executive Director

Job no: 5110949

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Henrico, Virginia

Categories: Administrative Services

Title: Deputy Executive Director

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $95,000 up to $110,000 commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Health Professions

Location: Dept of Health Professions

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health care providers, enforcing standards governing their 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 Board of Dentistry by managing and coordinating disciplinary processes and assisting the Executive Director on matters related to licensing processes, board policy, management and operations. Strong technical aptitude and computer skills, including accurate and efficient keyboarding and data entry skills are fundamental for successfully managing daily tasks and work flows in this role.

This position will not be eligible for telework until after a 6-month evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge and demonstration of the laws, regulations and procedures associated with the regulation of professional occupations and with adjudication of disciplinary cases.
• Considerable knowledge and demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying Virginia's Administrative Process Act (APA) or the equivalent.
• Considerable skills in organizational management, situation analysis, data analysis and problem solving.
• Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills and knowledge of Information Technology, MS Office Suite, G-Suite and other Google applications.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze patient treatment records, billing and insurance records, as well as, legal documents and technical material to make case management decisions to guide staff and to provide staff support in administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of and the ability to understand and comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Demonstrated ability and expertise in independently training, managing and supervising employees, including the ability to establish and evaluate performance goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior management personnel and/or board members, as well as licensees and the public, including the ability to prepare official case documents and supplemental case reports.


Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

DHP 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 and duties/responsibilities which demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Please be as detailed as possible in your application. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held. Statements such as "see resume', "see above", and the like will not be accepted.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics, which will be retained in your personnel file.
• As an employee of this agency, you are required to successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Successful completion of initial training and any subsequent updates is a condition of employment."
• A criminal background check is required for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 000-000-0000

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 07 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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