District of Columbia / Department of Health / Chief Operating Officer
Job-title file
Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.
1 employee holds this title in Department of Health. Median total compensation for the role is $182,500, above the department median of $101,290.
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Chief Operating Officer is held in 16 District of Columbia departments. In Department of Health, the median of $182,500 ranks #10 of 16.
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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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Chief Operating Officer/Department of Health
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Michelle Blake-Smith is a Chief Operating Officer at Department of Health. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. 2024 total compensation came to $182,500. They are classified at grade 16.