Executive Director, Facilities

Job Title:ExecutiveDirector ofFacilities

Location:Omaha Public Schools Service Center 4041 N. 72ndStreet Omaha NE 68134

Reports To:Chief Operations Officer District Operational Services

Work Schedule/FLSA Status:12 month/Exempt

Salary Schedule:Non-Negotiated27E

Start Date: TBD will work with candidate for a start date withinthecurrent school year

Position Function:The Executive Director of Facilities is responsible for overseeing coordinating and managing the responsibilities of the Facility Maintenance Facility Operations (Custodial Services) and Facility Planning Divisions. These divisions are responsible for ensuring clean safe sanitary environments that support learning through managing building repairs building cleanliness upkeep of grounds as well as remodeling and construction. The Executive Director ensures program integration with other departments and external agencies while ensuring compliance with Federal Programs and Regulations State Programs and Regulations and Local ordinances and Building Codes. This individual will establish strong standards of professional ethics when relating to staff students parents administration and the community. The Executive Director of Facilities will work in collaboration with the central office and building administrators to ensure that District goals are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of aBachelors Degreerequiredwith major emphasis in Facilities Management Business Management Public Administration Architectural /Construction related fields.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory/project management with K-12 school experience preferred.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational officemanagementand time management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervisionandmeeting strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge andproficiencyin the principlesmethodsand techniques of administrative responsibilities in areas such as budgeting organizationcoordinationand staffing.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft software project collaboration and facility management software systems experience preferred.
• Ability to carry out assignments whichincludefact gathering organization of materials evaluation ofdataand recommendations for actions based on data.
• Knowledge of State local statues protocolscodesand regulationspertaining togenerally acceptedcommercial industry standards.
• Knowledge of State and local statues and protocols related to construction andmaintenancecontracting.
• Strong leadership skills and thorough understanding of district design and facility standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing and prepare documents and reports for both internal and external audiences.
• Ability tofacilitatelarge and small group processes.
• Skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with staff members and community in a multicultural urban setting.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Lead theFacilitiesDivisionstaff in a positive and productive manner to reach District goals.
• Develop and implement practices and procedures whichdrive the work oftheFacilitiesDivision.
• Monitor organization and staffing information forFacilities develop performanceexpectationsand perform employee evaluations of staff reporting to theExecutiveDirector.
• Develop and provide Professional Learning for staff to improve employee skills and efficiency and knowledge of District procedures.
• Participate in the preparation of and monitor the various budgets and expenditures ofFacilitiesdivisions including the budgets for long range planning.
• Participate in negotiations topurchaseor rent property and buildings for the expansion of school sites or buildings to meet educational and program needs.
• Assistin the preparation and development of theDistrictslong-range school facility program for new school construction or school renovations.
• Act as the primarypoint of contact and communication between theDistrict federalstateand local regulatory authorities professional services related to document submittalscodeand regulation compliance.
• Work withFacilitiesdivisions and District committees to implement new procedures to meet federalstateand local regulations board policyrevisionsand educational program changes.
• Oversee the development and administration of contracts within the areas of responsibility including professional services and construction contracts and activities.
• Participates in andfacilitatesplanning process meetings with staffcommunityand consultants in developing educational specifications schematic concepts and other documents required by theDistrict.
• Participate with the planningdesignand construction of capital improvements including new buildingsrenovationand modernization projects.
• Supportall bond related work ensuring that facilities meet district requirements and standards.
• Serve as a member of the Facility Planning Utilization Committee Student Assignment PlanningCommitteeCitizen Bond Oversight Committee as well as other key districtcommitteesorinitiativesasassigned.
• Assist the Chief Operations Officer in preparation and presentation of agenda items special reports and other documents for school board review and approval or for community presentations.
• Respond to emergency situations during or after normal working hours for resolving immediate buildingsafetyor security concerns.
• Maintain professional and continuing educational requirements and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professionalpublicationsandparticipatingin professional organizations.
• Attends andparticipatesin planning coordination constructioncommunityand special meetings including those that occur during the evening.

Additional Duties:Assistswithadditionalduties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools the Chief Operations Officer ordesignee.

*NOTE: The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.

Equipment:This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machines as well as video recording equipment. Employees must alwayscomply withOPS guidelines for equipment use. Position may requiretheindividualto work in or around a construction site involving heavy machinery.

Travel:Frequent travelbetween schools and central offices will berequired. Occasional travel outside of Omaha or Nebraska will berequired.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Regular attendance is important
• Occasional evening and weekend work may berequired
• Ability to work in construction zones or mechanical areas safely
• Ability to perform tasks independently
• Ability to work extended hours on short notice may berequired
• Works in standard office environment
• Ability to travel in and outside of Omaha as requested
• Ability to correspond verbally and written ata high level
• Ability torepresentOPS to communitymediaand governmental agencies

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors andstate/federal personnel.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the Chief Operations Officerin order tocomplete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs andmaintaina positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external stakeholders in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• For OPS tooperateeffectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a professional manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining offer of employment is contingent upon:

Terms of employment are contingent upon:

• A background check whichdemonstratesbackground is acceptable for the positionsoughtand working with or around students.
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthe non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the applicationprocessplease contact the human resources department at .

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