CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Western Maryland Hospital Center only**

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DHMH, Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hagerstown, MD

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for efficient and effective day to day operations of WMHC. Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO is required to act on behalf of the CEO in his absence. The COO is a member of Senior Leadership and provides guidance and mentorship in the areas of human resource, quality management and continuous quality improvement, and financial planning and management. The COO assists senior leaders in removing obstacles and barriers to meeting the strategic goals of the organization. The COO is an active participant in strategic planning, workforce recruitment, retention, and development, and ongoing implementation and conformance to our Code of Professional Conduct. The COO serves as the organization's "appointing authority" and interfaces with the DHMH department of Human Resources and Attorney General's office as needed. The COO also interfaces with the Department of Budget Management and Legislative Services as indicated as well.

The COO directly supervises the following departments: Human Resources, Financial Services through the Chief Financial Officer, Information Technology, Plant Operations including Environmental Services and Maintenance, Safety, Security and Emergency Planning.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five (5) years of administrative experience including three (3) years of experience in a senior hospital or healthcare leadership position.

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Western Maryland Hospital Center only**

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your 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., a copy of the evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only 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 DHMH 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.