Public Health Operations Chief — Hybrid Leader

State of Minnesota

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 179,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays per year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision plans

Pension plan

Job summary

The Chief Operations Officer position at the Minnesota Department of Health is a senior leadership role focused on strengthening agency operations through strategic vision and efficient management. You will oversee human resources, finance, facilities, emergency preparedness, and public health strategy while ensuring compliance and effective use of resources.

As a member of the executive team, you will translate Commissioner goals into actionable plans, build partnerships across programs, and

Qualifications

Five years of senior management experience leading large state agency operations or equivalents.
Experience directing human resources, financial management, facilities management, and emergency preparedness.
Ability to translate executive vision into actionable agency objectives and programs.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and set priorities for the Health Operations Bureau.
Architect strategic priorities and optimize resource allocation.
Lead governance, compliance, and partnership efforts to advance public health missions.
Develop proactive strategies to keep operations agile, resilient, and efficient.
Establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships.