Chief Operations Officer (COO) VDH03310

DHRM • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Norfolk Health District is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide operational leadership and serve as the primary advisor to the Public Health Director on non-medical matters. The position coordinates statewide and local public health programs, strengthens administrative and business operations, and supports the delivery of high-quality, reliable public health services.

The COO provides strategic advice, planning, consultation, and operational support to district health departments and the Public Health Director. Working with staff across the organization, the COO helps build a high-performing district leadership team aligned with the Virginia Department of Health’s mission, goals, and objectives. The role directly supervises and develops district business managers and other staff assigned by the Public Health Director, and keeps the Director informed of independent recommendations, guidance, and actions taken.

The selected candidate must file a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI) within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, and complete SOEI training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of the stated background and reference checks and E-Verify.

Requirements

• 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, managing multiple priorities, and managing professional staff and projects.
• Ability to analyze data, problems, and situations; conduct independent research; interpret and apply policies and procedures; communicate effectively; and multitask complex assignments.
• File a Statement of Economic Interests within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, and complete the related training on the same schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative management experience in public health, the social sector, and/or a 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, partner engagements, and other situations requiring public health leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and serve as the primary advisor to the Public Health Director on non-medical matters.
• Coordinate statewide and local public health programs.
• Strengthen administrative and business operations and support the delivery of reliable public health services.
• Provide strategic advice, planning, consultation, and operational support to district health departments and the Public Health Director.
• Collaborate with staff to build a high-performing district leadership team aligned with VDH’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Directly supervise and develop district business managers and other staff assigned by the Public Health Director.
• Keep the Public Health Director informed of independent recommendations, guidance, and actions taken.
• Support operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and alignment of administrative functions with public health priorities.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Sick leave
• Family/personal leave
• Annual leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed