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District of Columbia / Department of Human Services / Chief Operating Officer

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Chief Operating Officer

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employee holds this title in Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $197,829, above the department median of $89,329.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$197.8K
Role median
$197,829
Agency median
$89,329
Comparison
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This role across District of Columbia

Chief Operating Officer is held in 16 District of Columbia departments. In Department of Human Services, the median of $197,829 ranks #2 of 16.

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Chief Operating Officer beyond District of Columbia

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $193,191 ranks #3 of 5. See Chief Operating Officer across all of District of Columbia →

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California
$394,559 · 5
Georgia
$183,000 · 9

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Employees with this title

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Tania Mortensen

Chief Operating Officer/Department of Human Services

2024 total comp
$197,829
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,829
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,829
Hire date
2013/03/25
Pay grade
10

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Excepted Service - Regular
Record ID
19,980

At Department of Human Services, Tania Mortensen serves as a Chief Operating Officer. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $197,829. They are classified at grade 10.