Hospital Operations Director

State of Vermont • Berlin, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VPCH, the State of Vermont's only state run psychiatric hospital, operates 24/7 to serve some of Vermont's most vulnerable residents. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the Hospital Operations Director leads critical non clinical operations and helps shape and execute hospital strategy to ensure safe, reliable, and high quality services. We are seeking a strategic, critical thinker who excels at problem solving, anticipates risks, and drives data informed decisions in a complex, fast paced environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years managerial and/or operations experience OR Eight (8) years managerial and/or operations experience.
• Candidates must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position.
• Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic, critical thinker who excels at problem solving, anticipates risks, and drives data informed decisions in a complex, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core operational domains, including Dietary Services, Emergency Operations, Facilities Management, and Public Procurement and Contracting.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) and the Agency of Digital Services (ADS) to support maintenance, custodial, security, and information technology operations.
• Lead and support project management for key initiatives that advance hospital performance, readiness, and resilience.
• Perform essential administrative, planning, and analytical work to support departmental goals and major operational activities.
• Collaborate closely with VPCH leaders, staff across the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Agency of Human Services (AHS), and other State of Vermont (SOV) partner agencies.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager