Director of Site Operations-Oregon State Hospital (Job Rotation OHA/ODHS)

Initial Posting Date:

10/06/2025

Application Deadline:

10/13/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$9,370 - $14,494

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Director of Site Operations-Oregon State Hospital (Job Rotation OHA/ODHS)

Job Description:

Deputy of Site Operations (Job Rotation)-Oregon State Hospital

We have an exciting 6–12-month executive level job rotation opportunity available for internal OHA and ODHS employees only, at the Oregon State Hospital.  You will join our leadership team temporarily to focus on specific operational deliverables, as outlined below and included in the attached position description.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to participate in mission driven work while developing structured operational programs that support the continuity of services across the hospital, 24/7/365. 

Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult and geriatric populations committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The Oregon State Hospital is the largest division of Oregon Health Authority with approximately 3,000 positions across the hospital, approximately 750 under this position, across two campuses, one in Salem and the other in Junction City. 

OSH Vision: We are a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery for all.

OSH Mission: to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration, all in a safe environment.

OSH Values

• Humanity
• Equity
• Wellness
• Partnership
• Transparency
• Performance Excellence

Position Overview

The Administration, Finance, and Operations department guides and oversees administrative, business and site operations across the hospital system. This position is a key part of these operations, reporting directly to the CFO/COO. 

The Deputy of Site Operations holds responsibility for providing hospital wide coordination of critical initiatives impacting OSH sites and operations, leading the advancement of initiatives for critical OSH organizational efforts. The position directly oversees Safety, Security, and Facilities and Support Operations, and is responsible for OSH’s emergency response planning.

Operations Management Duties

• Direct and oversee the development of a full-scale Emergency Management Plan that ensures patient care and safety in the event of a significant emergency. This plan will include a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) consistent with Oregon Health Authority and the Governor’s priorities. Oversee the development of reports and management studies related to OSH site operations, resource development and cost recovery to evaluate program activities. Report findings and recommended changes to CFO/COO and Senior Leadership.
• Oversee departments that comprise Site Operations – Safety, Security, and Facilities and Support Operations for OSH.  Provides guidance to department directors on design, implementation, and evaluation of business systems, practices and administrative processes.
• Ensure coordination across all assigned units to work in collaboration with other departments across OSH.  Identifies opportunities to reduce barriers, identify and mitigate risks, improve efficiency and ensure effectiveness of business processes. 
• Provide management direction on hospital-wide, non-clinical operational issues that lie outside of other OSH functional areas.
• Provide oversight of statements of work and business components of contracts and agreements. Review and edit statements of work of personal services contracts, intergovernmental agreements and inter- or intra-agency agreements for clarity and completeness, as well as unintended risks. Serve as contract administrator for cross-section contracts, monitoring and evaluating contractor performance.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the CFO/COO to drive OSH priority initiatives that cross over multiple departments and functional areas.  Convene and lead workgroups.
• Ensure administrative and operational alignment across campuses in support of patient centered services.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO/COO and OSH Sr Leadership Team on hospital-wide site operational matters.
• Advise and assist OSH with division, and section goal setting, policy making, and strategic planning.
• Lead programs in a manner encompassing the overall hospital strategic direction and identified priorities.
• Participate in OSH-wide and agency-wide workgroups to establish policies and protocols. Represent OSH as delegate for CFO/COO on Agency workgroups and committees.
• Assist in coordinating activities with other agencies in areas of mutual concern in order to ensure compliance with established policies, objectives, program priorities and applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Work Environment

This position’s daily work is performed within a psychiatric hospital environment in the presence of people experiencing or living with mental illness whose behavior may be unpredictable and may act out verbally or physically. The nature of this work will require that you be able to flex hours s when necessary to complete time sensitive projects or ensure the safe and efficient operation of our 24/7/365 operation, traveling from Salem to Junction City on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Oregon State Hospital-Who We Are

For a full review of the position description, https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs/PostionDescriptions/OSH-Admin%2C%20Finance%20and%20Operations-BOA1%208.17.25.docx

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. 

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of management experience; OR two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes

• Hospital experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead across a large, complex operation.   
• Knowledge of the principles of organizational development and change management.
• Experience developing BCP (business continuity plans) and EPP (emergency preparedness plans) or the tools, insights, and strategy experience in order to be ready to contribute to these efforts quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate expectations and set care delivery goals in coordination with system initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with executive leadership to develop consensus around key deliverables.
• Prior responsibility for operational outcomes in a 24/7 environment.
• Experience managing large budgets and contract administration.

How to Apply:

At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date, and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter. Please include in your application (1) a cover letter (2 pages maximum) addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes and preferences as appropriate and (2) a resume detailing your lived, learned and professional experience.  

*Failure to provide a resume or cover letter will disqualify you from consideration.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through the employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements. 
• If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact: Melissa M. Perez at (503) 949-3078 or melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov

 After You Apply:  

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them. 
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• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.  
• All applications will be reviewed after the posting expires at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, and applicants notified of screening results by Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2025. 
• Interviews will be held the week of Oct. 20, 2025.  Should you be invited to interview, you will be contacted directly, using the email address and phone number provided in your application.

 

Reminders:  

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job! 
• This announcement is for one, 6-12 month Job Rotation, Deputy of Sight Operations Business Operations Administrator 1 classification SR38 based in Salem, Oregon. 
• This is a on-site. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.  
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.
• This is an open competitive opportunity, so anyone interested is welcome to apply. We encourage you to review and follow the instructions for applying carefully.  
• If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Melissa Perez, SPHR at (503) 949-3078 melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Details 

• Employment at Oregon State Hospital is contingent upon passing a background check including a criminal records check, drug screen, and a driving records check, if applicable that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment. 

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.  

OHA strives to be an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030.