Title: Chief Operations Officer
State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $129,265 - $137,620
Pay Band: 7
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: PENINSULA HQ
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Welcome to Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts of the Virginia Department of Health! We are the public health team that ensures delivery of the core essential public health functions of the Virginia Department of Health and supports resource access for the nearly 500,000 residents of the six localities of the Peninsula- the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.
Our service area is bound by the York River to the north, Chesapeake Bay to the east, and James River to the south. Our districts are home to:
- Military/Gov’t sites/partners (Fort Eustis, Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, Jefferson Lab);
- Numerous educational institutions, including Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, University of William & Mary, Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Broad clinical provider network, including 3 health systems (Riverside, Sentara, Bon Secours), Southeastern Virginia Health System, Lackey Clinic, Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center, and numerous outpatient healthcare facilities
- Huntington Ingalls Industries (formerly Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company)
- Numerous tourist attractions, including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, The Noland Trail, Virginia Living Museum, The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Virginia Air & Space Science Center, and Fort Monroe National Monument
We are a talented, committed and dedicated team of public health professionals who work diligently to ensure the ongoing work of service delivery and community engagement. Our work is guided by five core values: access, equity, collaboration, respect and holistic health. We achieve this by emphasizing four pillars of engagement:
1. Workforce Development and Training
2. Culture and Climate
3. Community Engagement and Partnerships
4. Communication and Openness
Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities.
The Chief Operations Officer in a health district coordinates, supports and evaluates the public health services of the local health department to ensure compliance, efficiency and continuity of operations. This position serves as a key consultant to the Health District Director and provides oversight in the following areas:
- HR, EP&R, Workforce Development
- Employee relations & Occupational Safety
- Policy & Procedure
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory compliance
Success in this position involves an ability to provide counsel and recommendations, an understanding of program evaluation and operational processes, an appreciation for what it takes to create a high performing organization, and a desire to work in the non-profit, government sector with internal and external stakeholders of varied backgrounds and professional experience.
The Chief Operations Officer serves as the primary consultant to their assigned Public Health Director on all non-medical issues in order to assist with the coordination of a variety of statewide and local programs and to assure that quality public health services are provided to the citizens of the state. Independently advises and provides planning and consultation/support to public health programs, district health departments, PH Directors, Senior Management, and Executive staff. Collaboratively works with all staff to create a highly functional local district/office leadership team that can meet the objectives, goals, and mission of the VDH agency. Directly supervises and develops office district business managers and other staff as assigned by the PH Director. Keeps PH Director fully informed of any independent advice given or actions taken.
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.
The successful candidate may receive a one-time lump sum of annual leave
Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable experience in public administration of complex government agencies and/or organizations
• Experience in operational functions such as budget preparation and administration, human resources, project management and procurement
• Demonstrated experience in policy and program decision-making, management of multiple priorities, and management of professional staff and projects
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, problems, and situations, to conduct independent research, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, communicate effectively, and multitask complex assignments
Additional Considerations
• Administrative management experience in public health, the social sector, and/or related field
• Knowledge and/or certifications in business, public administration, healthcare management or related fields
• Ability to represent the District Health Director in business meetings, community events, and partner engagements, and in other situations where public health leadership is required to achieve the agency's mission
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 qualifications for this 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 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: 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!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Note: This position requires the selected candidate to complete a State of Economic Interests Form as a condition of employment per Code of Virginia 2.2-3114.
Contact Information
Name: HPHD Human Resources
Phone: 757-594-8045
Email: HPHD.HR@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.