Deputy Director of Operations, Facilities Management Division
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on August 23, 2024
Salary
$157,809.60 - $200,054.40 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2024JI22595
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
08/22/2024
Closing Date
9/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
*This nine-month Special Duty Assignment (SDA) is open to internal King County employees only*
King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is searching for a leader to serve in a nine-month Special Duty Assignment as the Deputy Director of Operations for the division.
This role will be focused on the daily operations of the division and be a key to designing and implementing strategies and projects that maintain present and future services necessary to meet our customer's needs. We are looking for a high-quality executive, who is an exceptional strategic thinker and leader who thinks out-of-the-box, breaks down barriers, and empowers staff to continuously improve in order to meet the challenges of the future.
This position will serve as a member of the division senior leadership team. This role involves daily interaction with staff from all levels the organization including elected officials, agency stakeholders, and separate branches of government. This role will require the incumbent to have exceptional strategic leadership and project management skills, a commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, a driver of efficiency and innovation, and a desire to push self and others for successful results.
ABOUT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION (FMD)
Through the work of over 350 dedicated employees, FMD provides clean, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective work environments within a changing world. Major sections of the division include:
Building Operations : Responsible for custodial services, maintenance, and building operations as well as building security. Building Services is committed to providing high quality service to effectively and efficiently support and maintain the County's buildings.
Capital Projects: Responsible for efficiently and effectively delivering large-scale projects in alignment with the policy directives of King County government, the facility needs of employees and the public, and for overall service to the community.
Real Estate Services : Responsible for acquiring property, negotiating leases, and property management for all of the County. The section also maintains a centralized inventory system of all County-owned real property and conducts sales of surplus property.
Real Estate Services also processes utility permits, reviews and processes requests for easements, rights-of-way construction permits, and utility franchise agreements.
Finance - Provides quality budgeting, accounting, facilitation of service delivery, and oversight of Facilities Management Division business p Planning and Administrative Services: Provides long term planning, energy management, legislation processing and space allocation for
To learn more about FMD, visit our website at: http://goo.gl/Ut1ZjZ .
KEY EXPECATIONS/REPSONSIBITIES FOR THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR:
The Deputy Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of the division including a variety of strategic initiatives and special projects. Key responsibilities include:
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to all King County employees. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Irwin, Talent Management Supervisor, by e-mail at jirwin@kingcounty.gov , or by phone at 206-263-0601. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$157,809.60 - $200,054.40 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2024JI22595
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
08/22/2024
Closing Date
9/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
*This nine-month Special Duty Assignment (SDA) is open to internal King County employees only*
King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is searching for a leader to serve in a nine-month Special Duty Assignment as the Deputy Director of Operations for the division.
This role will be focused on the daily operations of the division and be a key to designing and implementing strategies and projects that maintain present and future services necessary to meet our customer's needs. We are looking for a high-quality executive, who is an exceptional strategic thinker and leader who thinks out-of-the-box, breaks down barriers, and empowers staff to continuously improve in order to meet the challenges of the future.
This position will serve as a member of the division senior leadership team. This role involves daily interaction with staff from all levels the organization including elected officials, agency stakeholders, and separate branches of government. This role will require the incumbent to have exceptional strategic leadership and project management skills, a commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, a driver of efficiency and innovation, and a desire to push self and others for successful results.
ABOUT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION (FMD)
Through the work of over 350 dedicated employees, FMD provides clean, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective work environments within a changing world. Major sections of the division include:
Building Operations : Responsible for custodial services, maintenance, and building operations as well as building security. Building Services is committed to providing high quality service to effectively and efficiently support and maintain the County's buildings.
Capital Projects: Responsible for efficiently and effectively delivering large-scale projects in alignment with the policy directives of King County government, the facility needs of employees and the public, and for overall service to the community.
Real Estate Services : Responsible for acquiring property, negotiating leases, and property management for all of the County. The section also maintains a centralized inventory system of all County-owned real property and conducts sales of surplus property.
Real Estate Services also processes utility permits, reviews and processes requests for easements, rights-of-way construction permits, and utility franchise agreements.
Finance - Provides quality budgeting, accounting, facilitation of service delivery, and oversight of Facilities Management Division business p Planning and Administrative Services: Provides long term planning, energy management, legislation processing and space allocation for
To learn more about FMD, visit our website at: http://goo.gl/Ut1ZjZ .
KEY EXPECATIONS/REPSONSIBITIES FOR THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR:
The Deputy Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of the division including a variety of strategic initiatives and special projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Supervise day-to day operations including Building Operations, Capital Projects, Health Through Housing, Customer Experience, Security, and Communications.
- Implementing and promoting goals, vision, workforce management, performance measures, and strategies.
- Developing and implementing an asset management system and energy efficiency plan to effectively manage County owned properties.
- Participating in the development of the division budget with a focus on aligning strategic priorities with current resources.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and creating a communications plan and structure that will enable effective and timely responses with customers on the status of major projects and initiatives.
- Foster a culture of innovation and change with a strong sense of how to develop and offer new products and services and to bring along others.
- Utilize internal and external resources, technology, and continuous improvement techniques to report metrics, improve processes, create more capacity, and deliver greater value.
- Recommend, draft, and advocate for legislation and other laws and regulations to support changes. Evaluate new legislation for impact and efficiently implement legislation changes.
- Serve as Division Director in the absence of the director.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE IS A GOOD PEOPLE LEADER WHO WILL:
- Have strong daily operations experience and background with a large facilities, public works, or real estate management organization; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the scope of job duties.
- Demonstrate a high level of self-awareness and is comfortable with their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Are culturally aware and comfortable having complex and challenging discussions about race and diversity in the workplace. Be sensitive to managing differences and building bridges.
- Lead a changing culture within an emerging LEAN organization focused on continuous improvement.
- Conceptualize, develop and implement strategies, systems, standards and plans for a wide variety of functions.
- Develop metrics and use innovative visual tools to display division priorities and strategic initiatives in a clear and impactful manner for use in policy decisions.
- Persevere and adapt, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Create initiatives to develop, coach and mentor a culturally and generationally diverse staff in a collaborative manner that focuses on employee engagement, good communication, and team building. Experience working in an organized labor environment is a plus.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to all King County employees. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Irwin, Talent Management Supervisor, by e-mail at jirwin@kingcounty.gov , or by phone at 206-263-0601. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
