Chief Operations Officer

Title: Chief Operations Officer

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $104,980 - $144,872

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Catawba Hospital is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide leadership and oversight of the hospital’s administrative and support operations. The COO helps ensure that hospital services, facilities, and resources support a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and an effective workplace for employees.

As a member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, the COO works with the Chief Executive Officer and department leaders to establish operational priorities, resolve challenges, and advance the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of hospital administration.

Ability to analyze operational needs and develop and adhere to an adequate budget.

Ability to supervise.

Good writing and communication skills for reports, program plans, contracts, public contact, training seminars, etc.

Knowledge of State laws and regulations that are applicable to operations to include The Joint Commission and CMS.

Knowledge of life safety codes, fire codes, building codes, and facility security procedures.

Strong relationship management abilities to achieve results through others using various motivational techniques.

Understands the importance of delegation and looks for opportunities to assign responsibility for task accomplishment, while holding people responsible for successful completion of assignments.

Ability to handle ambiguity and change while balancing multiple priorities.

Gathers key info and data essential to the planning process and analyzes/interprets it to deliver recommendations and create viable solutions that are anchored by expert research and data analysis.

Works to build support, remove barriers, and secure the necessary resources to implement change.

Excellent at critical thinking and decision making.

Additional Considerations

Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, etc.)

The Chief Operating Officer must maintain the Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification when covering duties assigned to a procurement officer position.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through Page Up the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management 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.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email: Beth.Rhodes@dbhds.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: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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