Hospital Operations Director

VPCH the State of Vermonts only state run psychiatric hospital operates 24/7 to serve some of Vermonts most vulnerable residents. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving on the Executive Leadership Team the Hospital Operations Director leads critical non clinical operations and helps shape and execute hospital strategy to ensure safe reliable and high quality services. We are seeking a strategic critical thinker who excels at problem solving anticipates risks and drives data informed decisions in a complex fast paced environment.
In this role you will:
Oversee core operational domains including Dietary Services Emergency Operations Facilities Management and Public Procurement and Contracting.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) and the Agency of Digital Services (ADS) to support maintenance custodial security and information technology operations.
Lead and support project management for key initiatives that advance hospital performance readiness and resilience.
Perform essential administrative planning and analytical work to support departmental goals and major operational activities.
Collaborate closely with VPCH leaders staff across the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Agency of Human Services (AHS) and other State of Vermont (SOV) partner agencies.

A resume and cover letter regarding your interest and qualifications for this work is highly encouraged.

This position Hospital Operations Director (Job Requisition #55391) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
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Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Candidates including current State employees seeking transfer promotion demotion or persons exercising re-employment rights must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Work in office-based setting with frequent tours of hospital units. Contact with patients is expected in the performance of duties.

Masters degree in health administration business administration or related finance/management field public administration public health or mental health related field AND one (1) year of managerial and/or operations experience.
OR
Bachelors degree in health administration business administration or related finance/management field public administration public health or mental health related field AND three (3) years of managerial and/or operations experience.
OR
Seven (7) years of managerial and/or operations experience.

Project management experience
Proven track record in hospital or facilities operations
Certification in Facilities Operations (e.g. Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Certified Operations Manager etc)

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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