Chief Operations Officer
Company: DHRM
Location: Newport News
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Chief Operations Officer State Role Title: Gen Admin
Manager III Hiring Range: $129,265 - $137,620 Pay Band: 7 Agency:
Virginia Department of Health Location: PENINSULA HQ Agency
Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Welcome to Hampton
and Peninsula Health Districts of the Virginia Department of
Health! We are the public health team that ensures delivery of the
core essential public health functions of the Virginia Department
of Health and supports resource access for the nearly 500,000
residents of the six localities of the Peninsula- the cities of
Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the counties of
James City and York. Our service area is bound by the York River to
the north, Chesapeake Bay to the east, and James River to the
south. Our districts are home to: - Military/Gov’t sites/partners
(Fort Eustis, Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center,
Jefferson Lab); - Numerous educational institutions, including
Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, University of
William & Mary, Virginia Peninsula Community College - Broad
clinical provider network, including 3 health systems (Riverside,
Sentara, Bon Secours), Southeastern Virginia Health System, Lackey
Clinic, Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center, and numerous outpatient
healthcare facilities - Huntington Ingalls Industries (formerly
Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company) - Numerous tourist
attractions, including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, The
Noland Trail, Virginia Living Museum, The Mariners’ Museum & Park,
Virginia Air & Space Science Center, and Fort Monroe National
Monument We are a talented, committed and dedicated team of public
health professionals who work diligently to ensure the ongoing work
of service delivery and community engagement. Our work is guided by
five core values: access, equity, collaboration, respect and
holistic health. We achieve this by emphasizing four pillars of
engagement: 1. Workforce Development and Training 2. Culture and
Climate 3. Community Engagement and Partnerships 4. Communication
and Openness Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission
of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve
our communities. The Chief Operations Officer in a health district
coordinates, supports and evaluates the public health services of
the local health department to ensure compliance, efficiency and
continuity of operations. This position serves as a key consultant
to the Health District Director and provides oversight in the
following areas: - HR, EP&R, Workforce Development - Employee
relations & Occupational Safety - Policy & Procedure - Quality
Assurance - Process Improvement - Regulatory compliance Success in
this position involves an ability to provide counsel and
recommendations, an understanding of program evaluation and
operational processes, an appreciation for what it takes to create
a high performing organization, and a desire to work in the
non-profit, government sector with internal and external
stakeholders of varied backgrounds and professional experience. The
Chief Operations Officer serves as the primary consultant to their
assigned Public Health Director on all non-medical issues in order
to assist with the coordination of a variety of statewide and local
programs and to assure that quality public health services are
provided to the citizens of the state. Independently advises and
provides planning and consultation/support to public health
programs, district health departments, PH Directors, Senior
Management, and Executive staff. Collaboratively works with all
staff to create a highly functional local district/office
leadership team that can meet the objectives, goals, and mission of
the VDH agency. Directly supervises and develops office district
business managers and other staff as assigned by the PH Director.
Keeps PH Director fully informed of any independent advice given or
actions taken. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid
holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement
plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. The
successful candidate may receive a one-time lump sum of annual
leave Minimum Qualifications • Considerable experience in public
administration of complex government agencies and/or organizations
• Experience in operational functions such as budget preparation
and administration, human resources, project management and
procurement • Demonstrated experience in policy and program
decision-making, management of multiple priorities, and management
of professional staff and projects • Demonstrated ability to
analyze data, problems, and situations, to conduct independent
research, to interpret and apply policies and procedures,
communicate effectively, and multitask complex assignments
Additional Considerations • Administrative management experience in
public health, the social sector, and/or related field • Knowledge
and/or certifications in business, public administration,
healthcare management or related fields • Ability to represent the
District Health Director in business meetings, community events,
and partner engagements, and in other situations where public
health leadership is required to achieve the agency's mission
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt
when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the
status of your application for this position. VDH accepts only
on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will
not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on
the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include
relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this
position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a
state and federal criminal history background check and the
Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central
Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment
reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving,
background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests
may be required for certain positions. It is the policy of the
Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management
be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically
associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and
protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex;
color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender
identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation;
disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of
Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:
www.vdh.virginia.gov. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30
layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form
(Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must
submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card
may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a
V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to
apply! Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to
position-specific questions at the end of this application. This
information will help us evaluate your credentials and
qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may
disqualify you from further consideration. Note: This position
requires the selected candidate to complete a State of Economic
Interests Form as a condition of employment per Code of Virginia
2.2-3114. Contact Information Name: HPHD Human Resources Phone:
757-594-8045 Email: HPHD.HR@vdh.virginia.gov In support of the
Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging
individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth
Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity,
applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD)
provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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