CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (MDH Chief Operating Officer I)

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland seeks a Chief Operating Officer for MDH Potomac Center/SETT in Hagerstown to oversee daily operations, facilities, and programmatic activities, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

The role directs business operations and 24/7 facility activities, coordinating Human Resources, Fiscal, Maintenance, Security, IT, and Quality Assurance. It also manages program budgets with the CFO and contributes to strategic planning and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, human services, business, accounting, or management.
• Five years of professional administrative experience with two years in a supervisory role.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of general experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MDH Potomac Center and SETT operations and grounds.
• Direct business and 24/7 facility operations across departments.
• Develop and manage program budgets with the CFO for Potomac Center and SETT.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Licensing requirements and support strategic planning.

Skills

Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, human services, business, accounting, or a management field

Master's degree substitutes for 1 year of experience

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Potomac Center/SETT (Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment), Hagerstown MD

GRADE

MHFE0001

Main Purpose of Job

The MDH Chief Operating Officer is responsible for both the organization in the absence of the CEO. This includes oversight of both the Potomac Center and SETT operations, grounds, and programs.

The COO directs business operations and 24/7 operations of the facility through work of various departments to include Human Resources, Fiscal, Maintenance, Security, IT, and Quality Assurance.

The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the program aspect of the annual budgets in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer. This includes the two separate budgets for Potomac Center (Intermediate Care Facility/State Residential Center) and SETT (Forensic Residential Center).

The position is responsible for ensuring that all services are in compliance with all Federal, State, and Licensing requirements. The COO will also assist the CEO in planning, organizing and implementing a Strategic Plan that aligns with the Mission/Vision, and policies of MDH.

The COO is a member of the Executive Board and the Senior Leadership Committee, helps lead the organization and makes decisions in the organization's best interest, and supports community outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health, human services, business, accounting, or a management field and five years of professional administrative experience, including two years at a managerial or supervisory level.
• A related Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Desired candidates should possess experience working with the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and forensic populations.
• Experience with facility operations, budget preparations, supervision and coordination of facility management is also desired.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service before starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.