Director-Energy and Physical Plant
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
DIRECTOR
WORKING TITLE
Director-Energy and Physical Plant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Maintenance and Operations (M&O)
LOCATION
Rock Quarry Road Raleigh NC
PAY GRADE
Director Band 2
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends for on-call emergencies)
Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides overall management of the Wake County School Systems (WCPSS) Energy and Physical Plant function of Maintenance and Operations. The department is comprised of Energy Management HVAC Electrical Plumbing and other licensed trade shops. Develops and implements a comprehensive annual work plan. Develops and monitors comprehensive utility budget for the district. Contributes to development and review of plans for existing and upcoming projects. Assists the Senior Director in the preparation and management of the Energy and Physical Plants budget. Provides oversight of the WCPSS procedure and policy compliance to ensure sound business principals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principals practices and procedures of public-school system policies and federal state and local regulatory requirements;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word Excel Access and Power Point; Google Apps;
- Considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Skills in effective leadership of adults including coaching evaluation and team building among a variety of stakeholders;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information collaborative efforts and feedback;
- Ability to read and interpret technical guidelines project specifications and design drawings;
- Ability to analyze system processes to identify and correct inefficiencies optimizing use of limited resources;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to assess department needs and develop and implement long range plant to meet goals;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff contractors vendors and external agencies.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Engineering a related field or equivalent;
- Five years of experience in facilities management design construction or related areas;
- Demonstrated successful leadership and managerial experience;
- Other combinations of applicable education training and experience which provide the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Within twelve months of employment complete safety training according to OSHA standards;
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license according to the State of NC requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold or the ability to obtain within one year a registration as a professional engineer or architect in North Carolina.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides overall management of Maintenance and Operations Energy and Physical Plant program.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive annual work plan.
- Develops methodologies to continuously improve department efficiencies including identifying lessons-learned and proposing guideline changes.
- Contributes to development and review of plans for projects.
- Remains abreast of developments in school facility maintenance and operations.
- Prepares and manages the department budget.
- Reviews for accuracy and consistency all documents for publication.
- Effectively educate and communicate long range needs and plans for the district.
- Provides oversight of the WCPSS procedure and policy compliance to ensure sound business principals.
- Manages work and tracks departmental performance.
- Collaborates with WCPSS departments to identify needs.
- Responsible for staff selection placement development training and employee performance management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in an indoor and outdoor environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers scanners and copiers. The position at times must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff contractors vendors and external agencies. Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force. The work occasionally requires driving automotive equipment. Visits to construction sites schools and administrative office around Wake County require frequent driving and walking.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/2023
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
Required Experience:
Director
