CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

MHFE 0001

MDH Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hagerstown MD

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the management and oversight of all non-clinical departments and functions for Western Maryland Hospital Center (WMHC) to include Security, Emergency Management, Nutritional Services, Life Safety, Maintenance, Plant Operations and Environmental Services. The COO serves on the Senior Leadership Team and the Governing Body and is responsible for implementing the mission, vision and core values. In addition, the COO is responsible for strategic planning, goal setting and forecasting future needs of WMHC. This position serves as an Appointing Authority and makes facility-wide decisions and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least five years of professional experience. Three years of experience must have involved one or more of the following: supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations or responsibility for the development of policies and procedures.

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 410-333-5689. 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 410-767-1251.

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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.