DDS IT Manager - #ARSD1013

Title: DDS IT Manager - #ARSD1013

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager I

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary $120,000 commensurate w/ experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Do you enjoy providing IT leadership, supporting others, and working with a passionate and successful team?

If so, this is the job for you!

Come and join our team!

Job Duties

Disability Determination Services’ objective is to provide accurate, timely, efficient and cost- effective evaluations of medical and vocational evidence related to claims filed by citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia for benefits under Title II, Title XVI, and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. These evaluations result in the adjudication or “determination” of claims at the initial claims stage, at the continuing disability review stage, and at other appellate points in the disability process.

We are seeking an DDS IT Manager to supervise IT personnel providing network and computer support services so adjudicators can reach their customer service objectives.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Skills:

• Considerable experience managing projects, contracts and managing general administrative functions, including information systems and procurement.
• Considerable knowledge of business management, procurement and personnel. Considerable knowledge of administrative policies and regulations, and of applicable federal, state and agency policies.
• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of PC and network-based applications and systems.
Training in business administration, public administration or a combination of work and training resulting in the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to direct a variety of administrative functions across several organizational units; ability to plan, review and evaluate administrative operations and resources; to analyze and interpret needs; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to translate federal, state, agency, IT, sponsors, stakeholders and other regulatory agency policies, regulations, plans, requirements, standards, laws, procedures, etc. into automated or manual systems, applications, and procedures.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions:

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

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, AmeriCorps, 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. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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 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.