Business Manager C

Title: Business Manager C

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager I

Hiring Range: $98,738 - $108,571

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: BLUE RIDGE HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is seeking a Business Manager C (District Administrator) to join our dedicated team. This position serves as the primary administrative and operational leader for the district, ensuring that all business functions are aligned with agency goals and public health priorities. The role acts as a key advisor to the Health Director and represents business operations to internal and external stakeholders.

About the Role

The Business Manager C serves as the senior administrative leader responsible for managing all business and operational functions within a health district or central office unit.

Key duties include:

• Overseeing financial management, including budget development, monitoring, and fiscal reporting
• Managing procurement, contracting, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies
• Supervising human resources functions, including staffing, performance management, and workforce planning
• Directing facilities management and operational support services
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and agency policies
• Leading strategic planning efforts and supporting programmatic decision-making
• Supporting continuity of operations (COOP) and emergency preparedness activities
• Implementing quality assurance and process improvement initiatives
• Promoting staff engagement and organizational effectiveness

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, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a community of professionals who care deeply about the people we serve and each other. Here's 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

• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

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

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration/business management, finance, procurement, contracting, human resources, and facilities management
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong personnel management, financial, presentation and oral and written communication skills; skilled in automation, including spreadsheets and data manipulation/analyses
• Ability to plan, develop and direct financial and administrative operations with attention to both long-term and short-term strategic planning and needs; ability to effectively and collaboratively work with a wide range of staff and positions; ability to effectively lead and manage supervised staff toward positive programmatic outcomes

Additional Considerations

• Significant senior level administrative management, or public health experience and information, as well as experience with the Incident Command System (ICS)

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 qualications 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 nancial, 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.

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

Phone: 434-422-4556 / 434-972-6271

Email: Tammy.Richardson@vdh.virginia.gov / Richard.Bolden@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.