Assistant Director of Facilities Management
Assistant Director of Facilities Management
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ABOUT THE POSITION
County of Riverside (County) is seeking an experienced leader for the position of Assistant Director of Facilities Management (FM). This vital role shares in the management and operations of the FM Project Management Office (public works construction management team) and the FM Real Estate Division (acquisition leasing property and space management). FM manages over 14.5 million square feet of Countyowned and leased facilities across 7200 square miles and also serves as the designated building official and the permitting and inspection team for Countyowned facilities. The Assistant Director is responsible for administering the countywide facilities management program and ensuring compliance with all building code requirements laws and statutes. This position is integral to maintaining safe comfortable efficiently operated and aesthetically pleasing environments for both county employees and the general public.
If you possess strong leadership extensive knowledge of highlevel construction management and publicprivatepartnership real estate transactions and a proven track record in managing largescale public development projects we welcome your application to join this dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the community. Apply now to lead efforts in designing constructing acquiring leasing and maintaining Riverside Countys expansive portfolio of facilities ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety efficiency and sustainability.
If you have exceptional financial acumen a passion for innovation and a commitment to community service this is your opportunity to shape the future of facilities management in Riverside County. Apply now to oversee budget planning develop energyefficient solutions and foster publicprivate partnerships that enhance the quality of life for residents and employees alike. Your leadership can drive the continued success and growth of this essential department.
This class has been designated AtWill by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6 Section 601E 2 of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Facilities Management.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3 Section 311(B) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position manage other employees or programs and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department ofFacilities Managementprovides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan organize and direct the activities of major divisions of Facilities Management through subordinate staff involved in commercial real estate and capital projects and programs.
- Assist in the development and preparation of division budgets; monitor expenditures and review internal controls for fiscal and business operational purposes in accordance with division standard operating procedures and applicable local state and federal rules and regulations.
- Review and evaluate funding proposals; ensure program objectives and project deliverables are met.
- Establish work priorities; assist in the development of organizational goals and objectives and evaluate employee performance; establish employee development plans and administer policies and procedures in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
- Review and develop recommendations on administrative programmatic policy and operational issues and changes; propose policy recommendations to executive management various boards commissions community groups and Board of Supervisors as required; research and interpret federal state and local legislation and regulations.
- Prepare presentations and/or written reports to apprise the Board of Supervisors County Executive Office and other public officials relative to the status of essential programs and mission critical projects.
- Maintain effective communications with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. contractors County departments and other departmental staff) involved in core business activities within the assigned area of responsibility; analyze investigate and make recommendations relative to complex sensitive and controversial matters; prepare and review a variety of correspondence and reports.
- Promote employee engagement and strengthen citizen participation and community organization involvement in the planning development implementation and evaluation of division programs and projects.
- Identify and leverage multiple funding sources; review complex federal and state agency and private grantfunded opportunities; prepare grant applications negotiate contract terms and ensure compliance.
- Plan coordinate and direct major facility projects which include design construction maintenance acquisition and leasing efforts to meet County space needs.
- Direct project planning design and scheduling for construction of new County facilities and alteration of existing ones through the public works process.
- Provide broad design guidance to staff and consultants and make key decisions on major construction projects.
- Direct the planning organization and implementation of a centralized real property management program for the County of Riverside which includes the leasing purchase and sale of real property.
- Act as chief County contract negotiator in major real property leases and acquisitions; oversee and may act to effect compliance with contractual terms of lease agreements and construction projects and including litigation negotiations.
- Develop and recommend building space standards for Board of Supervisors approval and apply standards to determine County departments needs.
- Direct the preparation of studies by subordinate staff and consultants in evaluating and recommending to the Board of Supervisors actions to lease build or alter existing facilities; direct the review of new County building plans for compliance with facility operational needs.
- Consult with departmental representatives on major building modification requests and other nonroutine or sensitive matters.
- Direct the selection orientation placement and discipline of personnel in the department; direct the preparation and administration of the facilities management budgets.
- Comply with applicable local state and federal environmental requirements.
- In the absence of the Director of Facilities Management approve the release of information regarding the assigned division to the news media and the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in business or public administration real estate construction management behavioral science social science political science public policy urban studies education marketing economics environmental sciences geography architecture engineering or a related field to the assignment. The required education may be substituted by a valid certification of registration as an Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners or a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. (Candidates licensed certified or registered as an Architect or Civil Engineer in another state must be able to obtain California registration within one year.
Experience: Six years of public agency experience in a management level capacity which included responsibility for directing the activities of subordinate managers in a major program or division and direct oversight for managing policy planning program budgeting and staffing.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of economic and community development and business management; principles and procedures involved in establishing and maintaining fiscal and program monitoring systems; the methods procedures and requirements involved in applying for and administering public financing programs; the methods of financing commercial real estate buildings and equipment; the procedures used in the procurement and sale of commercial real estate; the local policies and procedures for environmental review; the methods techniques and resources used in economic and industrial research analysis and planning; the factors affecting population business and industrial growth including governmental controls; the principles and practices of budgeting and managing funds; the principles methods and techniques of supervision and personnel administration/ management; principles of planning architectural design construction and energy management; structural electrical and mechanical engineering Building Codes CalOSHA building construction regulations ADA compliance (Title II) and other pertinent safety or construction requirements; contract administration processes including both legal and technical aspects.
Ability to: Plan organize and direct the work of staff; investigate problems analyze administrative policies and procedures and institute solutions; interpret and apply laws regulations and policies; develop and implement innovative economic development programs and projects; maintain cooperative relationships with a variety of public and private citizens organizations and businesses commissions/committees County staff architects engineers contractors and various public officials; be effective in conflict situations requiring instructing persuading and motivating people; coordinate project activities with management elected officials Board members employees and the public; evaluate program effectiveness; secure the willing cooperation of operating department officials and personnel in accepting and effecting sound management practices; analyze problems generate and evaluate alternatives reach practical conclusions and devise workable solutions; interpret and apply legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; prepare recommendations and reports; communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups of various organizational and socioeconomic levels; develop and evaluate design and construction standards and criteria; coordinate construction of capital projects through completion; understand interpret apply and enforce codes regulations specifications schedules and contract provisions; perform calculations used in construction design and cost estimating; evaluate alternative energy conservation measures to determine priorities and select methods to meet County needs; estimate costs and time needed to implement energy saving changes; apply administrative and personnel management principles.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at or Edgar Chavez at with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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