Chief Operations Officer

Title:Chief Operations Officer

State Role Title: General Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $124,500 - $132,411

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website: Vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serves as the primary consultant to their assigned PH Director on all non-medical
issues in order to assist with the coordination of a variety of statewide and local
programs to assure that quality public health services are provided to the citizens of
the state. Independently advises and provides consultation/ support to public health
programs, district health departments, director, senior managerial and administrative
staff. Independently advises and provides planning and consultation/support to the
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

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.

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 Information

Name: Carolyn Abron

Phone: 757-805-5283.

Email: Carolyn.Abron-McCadden@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.