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Richmond, Virginia. 23229-5012
United States
The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) promotes accessible communication so that persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing may fully participate in programs, services and opportunities throughout the Commonwealth. Do you enjoy supporting others? Come and join our team!
Job Duties:
The Virginia Department for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who are hearing, including family members, service providers, and the general public.
VDDHH is seeking a Policy Analyst to serve in a supporting role with the Director in managing the Department public policy and legislative activities and initiatives, public relations, and legislative liaison with Secretariat of Health and Human Resources.
This position advises the Director on programs, plans, policies, issues, procedures, and relevant information of an economic, fiscal, demographic, or statistical nature; recommends positions to be advanced or actions to be taken. Provides staff support and consultation on state and federal disability policies and related regulations in support of VDDHH mission.
The Policy Analyst will assist with state reporting requirements including the development and submission of performance reports and Strategic Plan. The Policy Analyst may represent the Director on internal and external workgroups/arenas with multiple constituencies. The Policy Analyst engages in policy and legislative research.
Experience in:
Managing and completing multiple tasks and projects within established deadlines. Program and strategic planning processes and implementation. Survey development, implementation, and analysis. Policy and legislative analysis. Project and data management software. Analyzing complex statues, regulations, policies, and conducting quantitative and qualitative research. Working with human services programs and the state disability services system. Disability policy or research. Project management and program monitoring and progressive experience in managing programs and projects, strategic planning and program evaluation.
Knowledge in:
Experience with tracking legislative activities and legislative processes. Public administration management practices: Identifies issues to be addressed and participates in Executive branch legislative process as requested. Administrative and clerical systems such as managing files/records, record retention, designing forms, office procedures and terminology. Demonstrated high level computer proficiency including emails, presentations, spreadsheets specifically Microsoft Office suite.
Access issues concerning deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind individuals with varying degrees of hearing loss and use of various communication methods; as well as knowledge of Deaf Culture. Willing and able to work and communicate with deaf and hard of hearing stakeholders through various communication modes, including American Sign Language and use of auxiliary aids. Demonstrated proficiency in use of specialized technology including telecommunication relay services, telecommunication equipment, assistive listening systems, and other assistive technology including set up, utilizing, troubleshooting equipment as well as making relay calls.
Laws, legal codes, regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the legal rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and other disability laws related to accessibility and reasonable accommodations requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies/regulations/statutes and develop/prepare concise, user-friendly summaries and recommendations. Disability services and systems.
Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning and evaluation; principles of community organization and public administration; Ability to develop and evaluate programs; work effectively with program staff and local agencies; analyze and resolve complex problems related to social, financial or health programs; conduct contract development, monitoring and negotiations. Public administration management practices. Demonstrated knowledge of agency objectives, operations, and activities.
Demonstrated ability in or ability to:
Analyze data from multiple sources and communicate results of these analyses. Perform quantitative and narrative reporting. Make sound recommendations and decisions. Work successfully with diverse external constituencies, including high level government and legislative officials, advocacy and consumer groups, and others.
Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills. Excellent organizational skills. Exceptional writing, editing, and public presentation skills.
Work effectively with program staff and local agencies; analyze and resolve complex problems related to social, financial or health programs; conduct contract development, monitoring and negotiations. Provides analysis and information on legislation to the director. Works collaboratively with public and private advocacy and state agency stakeholders on issues of mutual concern regarding persons with disabilities. Engages in legislative and policy coalitions as appropriate, consistent with the disability laws’ tenets.
Additional Considerations:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, require the ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language (ASL) with deaf and deafblind clients, staff and other stakeholders. To communicate directly with these stakeholders without an interpreter is essential to perform the duties.
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| Policy Analyst - #DHH00003 | https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/433ee8d2-7626-47c6-82a5-128b79e03543 |
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Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. 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.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: Recruitment@dars.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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.