Director of the Division of Accreditation, Certification, and Education at DHRM

Title: Director of the Division of Accreditation Certification and EducationState Role Title:Training & Instruction Mgr IHiring Range: $92000 - $110000Pay Band: 5Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation:EMERGENCY MED SERVICES-1041Agency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesIndependently determines organizational performance or staff development needs agency wide. Responsibilities include administration of certification educational and/or training programs supervising support and professional level staff development and administration of budget administration of policies and procedures organizational development designing course curricula developing lesson plans & instructional materials. Also may deliver instructional testing facilitate project teams and secure facilities and resources for instruction. Certification may be required in a specialty area.This position will provide expert guidance mentorship and accountability for over 1000 EMS Educators including accredited programs in academic institutions EMS agencies and independent instructors. This position must have extensive and accurate knowledge to guide programs to both national standards and Virginia regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Program Director in an Nationally accredited Paramedic program and would meet or exceed Program Director Qualifications at The individual must also be able to satisfy the requirements of a Virginia EMS Education Coordinator within a reasonable time period and have thorough knowledge of National EMS Education Standards in order to ensure compliance with initial and continuing education standards. A thorough understanding of state government and regulatory processes is essential. Minimum Qualifications1. Knowledge of adult learning theory and training methods needs assessments organizational development and information technology related to education/training2. Requires group facilitation expertise including effective oral and written communication skills3. Demonstrated ability to teach communicate and consult constructively in developing instructional plans and supporting methods and materials5. Ability to manage logistical administrative and contractual details associated with the programAdditional Considerations1. Prior state/federal experience in program area preferred2. Meet or exceed qualification standards for CAAHEP Accreditation Program Directors3. Extensive experience in managing all aspects of national EMS accreditation preferably as a Program Director.4. Minimum certification as a Paramedic with three years field experience (required to obtain EMS Education Coordinator)Special InstructionsYou 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!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.Contact InformationName: Sarah CheskoPhone: Email: 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.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 92000 - 110000