CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (MDH Chief Operating Officer II)

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Job description

Introduction

GRADE: MHFE 0002

LOCATION OF POSITION: MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

Main Purpose of Job: The main purpose of this position is to provide executive level leadership, as defined by The Joint Commission, in the role of Chief Operating Officer for the State's only Maximum Security Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. This position exercises responsibility for the budgetary and fiscal management of the hospital and for the allocation of resources associated with an approximate $72 million budget and 630+ positions. This position provides executive direction and supervision for support services within the hospital to include but not limited to: Dietary Services, Environment of Care, Plant Management, Fiscal Services, Security, Procurement/Contracts, Information Systems, Health Information Management, and Volunteer Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least five years of healthcare operations experience (i.e., acute care, long term care, psychiatric care) in support services, especially in maintenance, housekeeping, security, and Environment of Care, including at least two years at the managerial or supervisory level.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The desired candidate should possess the following:

1. Experience managing or supervising one or more hospital or residential care facilities support service units or departments
2. Master's degree in hospital administration

SELECTION PROCESS: This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A cover letter and resume must accompany your application. The cover letter and resume must be uploaded, in one document, under the resume section of the application. 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. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. 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 prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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.

BENEFITS: The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

1. Meaningful Work
2. Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
3. Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
4. Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
5. Retirement
6. Paid Parental Leave
7. Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
8. Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below:

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS: Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to . Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at . If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at or . Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. 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.

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