Facilities Manager - Southern District

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

The Division of Facilities Management - Southern Division

The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan design construct operate maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe sanitary and effective environment for clients youth residents consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) Pueblo Regional Center (PRC) Department of Corrections (DOC) Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the Veterans Community Living Centers in the Southern District.

This position directs the Department of Human Services Southern Districts Division of Facilities Management. Position Is responsible for planning managing and implementation of all programs associated with the delivery of services. This includes managing the budget resource allocation staffing policy and procedure development prioritizing projects and work supervision and delivery of services in a cost effective and timely manner. Position functions as a member of the statewide DFM management team and participates in statewide resource allocation development of standards and program requirements and technical review of buildings/infrastructure to determine compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Develops plans for funding requests for repairs renovation and new construction. Position Is responsible for 113 buildings totalingsq ft located at multiple sites totaling approximately 400 acres of grounds and buildings. Manages approximately 178 personnel through subordinate managers by setting performance goals and standards hiring promoting performance evaluations disciplinary matters training resolving conflict and resolution of problems. Functions as the Appointing Authority for the Southern District DFM. Forecasts and track expenditures approves purchases negotiates agreements and contracts develops long and short-term plans and goals. Manages service and construction contracts by developing scope of work performance specifications bidding and contracting and monitors and evaluates the performance of contractors. Manages capital assets. Functions as liaison with the Office of Administrative Solutions central office. Coordinates services with agency Directors in the SouthernDistrict. Supports and coordinates controlled maintenance capital construction and capital equipment replacement programs. Manages the assignment maintenance and allocation of equipment and fleet vehicles. Responsible for regulatory and rule compliance of facilities related to the NFPA ADA OSHA HCFA TJC ACA EPA and related regulatory requirements and programs. Responsible for the standardization of processes and systems that are consistent statewide.

Positions manage the daily operation of multiple work units to include housekeeping maintenance grounds and garage through subordinate professional program supervisors. Positions determine the annual business plans that integrate with the agencys mission and goals determine implementation policies and guidelines develop budgets establish staffing and directly control the work of others as a second-level supervisor. Work involves directing the implementation of policies rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicants must have 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Facilities Management. This 10 years of experience must have included at least 4 years of the following:

• Experience as a supervisor or manager in Facilities Management

• Experience with progressive discipline and performance management

• Experience with facilities management functions roles and responsibilities in large complex buildings

• Budget development and budget management experience

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education such as Engineering Architecture Urban Planning Construction Management Construction Project Management Facilities Management etc. and/or experience as described above equal to ten (10) years.

Required Competencies:

• Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and supervise a diverse team.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact professionally with all stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Relationship Building/People Skills

• Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Maximo and Microsoft and/or Google Suites.

• Customer Service Driven

• Strong understanding and background of general maintenance operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Facilities Management Leadership experience over a large organization that included maintenance custodial services grounds and fleet services.

• Strategic planning experience.

• Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list.

• Extensive experience with personnel/performance management

• Facilities Management experience in the following settings or other similar settings: behavioral healthcare facilities juvenile detention centers and facilities serving people with disabilities.

• Extensive experience in maintenance operations within large campus environments

• Extensive experience in custodial operations within large campus environments

• Experience with Fleet Management Operations

• Experience in grounds operations within large campus environments

• Experience with Facilities Management regulatory compliance and conformance in behavioral healthcare facilities juvenile detention facilities and/or facilities serving people with disabilities

• Computer proficiency with Maximo Archibus AutoCAD Google and Microsoft Suite

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education experience minimum qualifications preferred qualifications and required competencies as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Your responses to the supplemental questions may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your response.

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons.

  • Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

  • Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.

• Must currently possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado drivers license.

• Travel This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site. Will be required to travel to training and meetings in various locations throughout the state. Travel to other districts will be required.

• Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.

• Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

• Must be available for after hours calls to ensure Southern District is performing essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHubstate employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more!

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation go to Values:

We believe in a people-first approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.

We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call 1-.

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