Chief of Plant Operations - Exempt

The Position

The Contra Costa Health Department is seeking to fill one (1) Chief of Plant Operations-Exempt Position to manage and oversee all aspects of the department’s capital projects and facilities operations. This full-time position is located in Martinez, CA.

Under general direction of the Health Services Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages and provides oversight of all department capital projects and facilities; directs and coordinates all activities related to short and long-term capital development strategy and planning, both clinical and administrative; collaborates with executive and senior management staff on acquisition, renovation, or construction of new facilities; serves as liaison to the County Administrator's Office and Public Works on capital projects; helps achieve the County’s climate action goals, and performs related work as required.

Why join the Contra Costa County Health Services?

Contra Costa County is one of the few counties in the nation to offer a full spectrum of health-related services under one organizational structure.Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers, and Detention Health. Please see our website for more information about Contra Costa Health: cchealth.org .

CCH is an integrated system of health care services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, CCHS is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strategic Vision: A forward-thinking individual who can align facilities planning and capital projects with the organization's long-term goals and mission.
• Expertise in Complex Projects: Experience managing large-scale, multifaceted projects, particularly in healthcare or public sector environments.
  
• Leadership and Influence: The ability to lead diverse teams, collaborate across departments, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
  
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills: A decisive leader who can navigate challenges, prioritize effectively, and implement solutions in a dynamic environment.
  
• Commitment to Sustainability: A focus on advancing environmental goals, particularly in alignment with the County’s climate action initiatives.
  
• Adaptability and Resilience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving landscape while maintaining focus on organizational objectives.
  
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas, advocate for initiatives, and foster buy-in from diverse stakeholders.
  

What you may typically be responsible for:

• Planning and managing capital projects, including building and renovation of primary care clinics, behavioral health outpatient clinics, residential treatment facilities, interim housing facilities, program and administrative offices
• Directing and overseeing short and long-term capital projects and facilities management strategy for the department
• Advising executive and senior leadership on capital facilities strategies based on operational needs, goals and objectives
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department
• Coordinating vendor relationships related to maintenance and construction projects
• Ensuring compliance with all external regulatory agency (local, state, and federal) guidelines and policies, and provide excellent documentation to support evidence of compliance
• Ensuring overall facility compliance with Joint Commission, local, state, and Federal laws and regulations related to the environment of care
• Works with the County Administrator’s Office, Public Works Department, project consultants, and others as appropriate in directing the development, coordination, and implementation of capital projects for the department
• Selects, supervises and evaluates capital projects and facilities staff

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Organizational Systems Thinking: Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
• Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objective
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment

To read the complete job description, please click here .

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the applicant process.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, engineering, construction/project management, urban planning, health care administration, facilities management, business management or administration, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience : Six (6) years of full time experience developing and managing difficult and complex multi-million-dollar capital projects (>$10M) in either a government agency or healthcare system that operates ambulatory clinics or hospitals. At least three (3) years of the above experience must have included supervisory responsibility.

Substitution: Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction/project management, urban planning, health care administration, facilities management, business management or administration, or public administration is highly desirable and may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Selection Process

Application Filing: Interested individuals should submit an online application and provide all required documentation to be considered.

Those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview.

This position is exempt from the merit system and will not follow regular County recruitment and selection procedures. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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