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MDH, Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hagerstown, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide managerial supervision to all non-clinical department heads responsible for administering a program deemed essential in the everyday operation at a state facility.  This position bears full administrative responsibility for all non-clinical activity with the facility to include Life Safety, Emergency Management, Safety, Security, Maintenance, Plant Operations, Nutritional Services and Environmental Services. 

The Western Maryland Hospital Center is one of two chronic specialty hospitals providing inpatient services.  Western Maryland Hospital Center is licensed and provides services to two (2) distinct programs:  Chronic Specialty Hospital and a Comprehensive Care/Skilled Nursing Facility.  The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  The hospital employs approximately 236 employees, is budgeted for 55 patients/residents, and has an annual operation budget of approximately $24 million.  This position is a Management Service position and it at will reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.  This position is emergency essential and is a member of the Center's Governing Body and Leadership Council.

Position duties include:

• Provide executive director, management and supervision for non-clinical/support service operations.
• Provide executive direction, administration and evaluation of operating funds for all non-clinical departments.  Evaluate and execute strategic funding opportunities in coordination with the capital budget, capital maintenance plans and grant funding.
• Administrative oversight, management and coordination of ongoing hospital activities and projects.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least five (5) years of professional experience. Three (3) years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following:  the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, apply rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

• Experience in the supervision and coordination of facilities management; and,
• Experience and working knowledge of the Joint Commission accreditation process and standards interpretation, particularly involving the Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management chapters.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  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., 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.

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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.