Ambulatory Care Chief Operating Officer; COO

What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $ - $ annually, depending on qualifications. An employee in this position will also be eligible for the following:

• General Salary Increase: A general salary increase of 3.5%, effective December 20, 2026, and 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.
• Educational Incentive: Additional cash payment of 2.5% for completing an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree each pay period.
• Executive Annual Leave: The selected candidate will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, 328 hours after 10 years of service, and 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, Section 1202A).
• Annual Leave Redemption: The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, Section 1207).
• Holidays: 13 paid days annually, including a scheduled floating holiday.
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Effective February 9, 2024 (and annually thereafter), eligible employees meeting the criteria in Sec. 1907 of the Management Resolution will receive a two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation non-elective contribution into their 401(k) account.
• Health Insurance Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $1,024.11 biweekly, depending on enrollment plan tier.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Boost your spending power by reimbursing yourself with pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
• Additional Benefits: Incumbents are entitled to County-paid membership in professional organizations related to their position; other benefits include Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness Program.
• Professional Membership: Eligible for county-paid membership in professional organizations related to the position.

Under general direction of and reporting to the Ambulatory Care Chief Executive Officer, the Ambulatory Care Chief Operating Officer is responsible for leading the administrative operations of the Ventura County Ambulatory Care System which comprises 35 clinics, including 19 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The Chief Operating Officer serves as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership, providing operational expertise, strategic input, and solutions that support organizational priorities and the effective delivery of ambulatory care services.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned, collaborative executive leader and highly effective communicator who builds strong partnerships and works across teams to break down organizational and system silos. They will bring a system-wide perspective, balancing the needs of individual programs and teams with the broader operational and strategic needs of the organization. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, provide meaningful counsel to leadership, and help translate strategic priorities into effective operations.

Experience working within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similar health care delivery environment is highly desirable.

Payroll

Title:

Ambulatory Care Administrator

Agency/Department: Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care Administration

This position is at-will and excluded from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance. Incumbents in this classification are eligible for benefits at the MB2 level.

Opening Date:
August 25, 2026

Closing Date:
Continuous, and applicants are encouraged to apply promptly for immediate consideration. This position may close without notice.

Review of Application Materials:
The first review of application materials will occur beginning September 8, 2026. Applications submitted after that will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The County reserves the right to advance exceptionally qualified candidates forward in the process at any time, regardless of the review schedule. To…