Chief Operating Officer, Public Defense Operations

Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 139,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or HSA

100% employer paid Life, STD, LTD and:

401(k) with 6% employer contribution

PTO 24 hours at hire, increases over 2

Paid holidays and personal days

Mental Health Days

Job summary

Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc (MPD) seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead core internal operations including finance, HR, facilities, IT, and policy/data. You will coordinate department directors and implement programmatic strategies under the Executive Director, reporting to the Director.

The role is in-office in Portland, OR, with a competitive annual salary ranging from $139,319.40 to $186,440.80 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, NetSuite, Legal Server or related software.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance and ensure long-term viability through sound fiscal management.
• Review payment requests and has signing authority.
• Oversee procurement and contracts/grants.
• Monitor the department and contribute to personnel and risk management.
• Oversee talent strategy as a core enabler of program success, aligning recruitment, development, and performance management with organizational goals and fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability.
• Oversee facilities, information technology, case management systems, and other related areas including project management.
• Lead and oversee internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance, risk management and coordination among departments. Assist in external policy development. Contribute to data collection and reporting.
• Lead and partner with other department directors to ensure operations are functioning well and provide thought leadership and strategic guidance.
• Participate actively in management meetings, including formulation and implementation of goals and objectives.
• Ensure that MPD’s mission is being fulfilled through compliant, efficient, and well-managed daily operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP

NetSuite

Legal Server

Job description

Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc (MPD) seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead core internal operations including finance, HR, facilities, IT, and policy/data. You will coordinate department directors and implement programmatic strategies under the Executive Director, reporting to the Director.

The role is in-office in Portland, OR, with a competitive annual salary ranging from $139,319.40 to $186,440.80 and comprehensive benefits.