Chief Operations Officer (COO) VDH03310
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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Health and Human Services
Title: Chief Operations Officer (COO) VDH03310
State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $137,000 - $142,470.00
Pay Band: 7
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: NORFOLK HQ
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/norfolk/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Norfolk Health District is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide operational leadership and serve as the primary advisor to the Public Health Director on non-medical matters. This position plays a key role in coordinating statewide and local public health programs, strengthening administrative and business operations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable public health services to the citizens of Virginia.
The COO independently provides strategic advice, planning, consultation, and operational support to district health departments and Public Health Director. Working collaboratively with staff across the organization, the COO helps build a high-performing district leadership team aligned with the Virginia Department of Health's (VDH) mission, goals, and objectives.
This position directly supervises and develops district business managers and other assigned staff, as designated by the Public Health Director, and ensures the Director remains informed of independent recommendations, guidance, and actions taken.
The COO should be a strategic thinker and collaborative leader with strong organizational, communication, and management skills that would bring the ability to advise executive leadership, develop effective teams, improve operational performance, and align administrative functions with broader public health priorities. They will help position NDPH for continued success by fostering operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of the Norfolk community.
The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI) form pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.2-3114 within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
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.
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 rsum 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.
Contact Information
Name: Ciara Everett
Phone: 757-683-2800
Email: ndphhr@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.
Advertised: 02 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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