DIR, Facilities Operations

University Of Florida

Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	DIR Facilities Operations
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Facilities Operations Leadership and Stewardship Provide overall leadership and management for daily facilities operations building use and functional readiness of college controlled facilities including Florida Gym associated areas in Yon Hall and administrative and academic spaces. Establish and implement facilities operations practices procedures and service standards to ensure safe efficient and effective use of college facilities in alignment with university policies and regulations. Oversee and coordinate maintenance repair and building systems support through Facilities Services and internal resources; set priorities monitor performance and resolve complex or high impact operational issues. Plan and direct facilities related programs and initiatives including custodial support coordination minor improvements and operational changes necessary to support evolving academic and administrative needs. Provide historic building stewardship input and recommendations on facility decisions balancing preservation considerations with contemporary programmatic and code requirements. 2. Strategic Planning Space and Project Coordination Translate college strategic objectives into facilities and space operational plans; advise the Dean and senior administrators on facilities impacts opportunities and constraints. Lead college level coordination of space utilization and support the annual space inventory and allocation process for college controlled areas; review and advise on departmental space submissions to promote accuracy and appropriate use categories. Support long range space and facilities planning including planning for renovations major capital projects and displacement/relocation strategies associated with those projects. Coordinate renovation alteration and improvement projects within college space in collaboration with Planning Design & Construction Facilities Services Business Affairs and college leadership; represent college needs in programming design phasing and implementation discussions. Play a key operational role in planning for potential major renovation of college facilities and associated relocation/displacement of programs and personnel including operational readiness phasing and re occupancy planning. Maintain awareness of campus planning initiatives that impact college facilities and advise college leadership accordingly. 3. Access Security Events and Room Operations Establish and oversee college policies and processes for key and card access to college facilities; coordinate with departmental key/access contacts Physical Security and other units to ensure secure and appropriate access and video monitoring in college spaces. Provide oversight for faculty and staff locker operations including policy and use standards. Set direction and standards for scheduling operational readiness and support of college controlled rooms classrooms conference rooms and event spaces. Provide operational leadership and consultation for college sponsored events held in college facilities including development and advancement events and academic and student affairs programs. Oversee operational practices for non college events and external rentals in the Florida Gym and other approved spaces including review of requests application of policies and coordination of required documentation and insurance. Direct the efforts of staff and student workers who provide event coverage basic setup/breakdown and front line room support; ensure that all events have appropriate staffing and facilities support. 4. Emergency Preparedness and Continuity Serve as the Building Emergency Coordinator for college facilities; coordinate building level emergency preparedness response planning and continuity efforts in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety Emergency Management and college leadership. Lead the colleges facility related emergency management planning process including periodic plan updates training and exercises and post incident evaluations. Coordinate communication related to facility impacting outages closures and disruptions ensuring that affected units receive timely and clear information. Advise senior administrators on facility related risk emergency readiness and mitigation strategies to support the ongoing safety and continuity of college operations. Ensure that facilities operations programs and activities related to safety and emergency management comply with university state and federal regulations. 5. Logistics Parking and Vehicle Operations Oversee the colleges reserved parking program associated with college controlled facilities including development and application of policies and criteria in consultation with college leadership. Coordinate allocation processes and serve as the primary liaison with Parking & Transportation Services regarding changes construction impacts or operational issues affecting college parking assets. Provide oversight for the colleges state vehicle program including overall reservation processes eligibility criteria and compliance with university requirements; ensure that designated staff manage daily scheduling maintenance coordination and recordkeeping. Monitor usage patterns and service needs for parking and vehicles; recommend adjustments to policies or practices to support college operations and efficient use of resources. Coordinate logistical support related to moves deliveries and other facilities related transportation needs in conjunction with the Maintenance Generalist and other staff. 6. Unit Management Supervision and Process Improvement Direct the efforts of and supervise departmental facilities operations staff including the Maintenance Generalist and designated professional support and student staff; set performance standards assign priorities evaluate performance and support growth and development. Formulate and monitor the facilities operations units annual operating budget in consultation with college leadership; provide input into capital and operational budgeting for facilities related needs. Develop document and refine facilities and operations policies procedures and workflows to improve service quality efficiency and compliance and to address departmental skill gaps. Track and analyze facilities and operations trends and service issues; recommend and implement improvements in programs processes and resource deployment. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support facilities operations goals; represent the unit and college on relevant university division and departmental committees and working groups and participate in appropriate professional organizations. Participate in relevant professional development activities conferences and university trainings to maintain current knowledge of facilities operations historic facilities stewardship and related best practices. Ensure that facilities operations programs and activities support an inclusive working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and comply with university state and federal regulations. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the colleges facilities operations and mission.
Expected Salary:	Up to$132900 annual
Required Qualifications:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered a cover letter resume and contact information for at least three professional references must be uploaded to this requisition. Hours-M-F 8-5 with some night and weekends as needed Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Design Construction and Planning; Historic Preservation; Architecture; Facilities Management; Planning; Public Administration). Professional credential such as IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) or similar designation. Significant experience in facilities operations leadership in higher education or comparable institutional settings. Experience with historic or preservation sensitive facilities and associated regulatory and design considerations. Experience in facilities related strategic planning budget input and monitoring emergency preparedness and policy development. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Classification Title:DIR Facilities OperationsClassification Minimum Requirements:Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.Job Description:Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Fa...

Classification Title:	DIR Facilities Operations
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Facilities Operations Leadership and Stewardship Provide overall leadership and management for daily facilities operations building use and functional readiness of college controlled facilities including Florida Gym associated areas in Yon Hall and administrative and academic spaces. Establish and implement facilities operations practices procedures and service standards to ensure safe efficient and effective use of college facilities in alignment with university policies and regulations. Oversee and coordinate maintenance repair and building systems support through Facilities Services and internal resources; set priorities monitor performance and resolve complex or high impact operational issues. Plan and direct facilities related programs and initiatives including custodial support coordination minor improvements and operational changes necessary to support evolving academic and administrative needs. Provide historic building stewardship input and recommendations on facility decisions balancing preservation considerations with contemporary programmatic and code requirements. 2. Strategic Planning Space and Project Coordination Translate college strategic objectives into facilities and space operational plans; advise the Dean and senior administrators on facilities impacts opportunities and constraints. Lead college level coordination of space utilization and support the annual space inventory and allocation process for college controlled areas; review and advise on departmental space submissions to promote accuracy and appropriate use categories. Support long range space and facilities planning including planning for renovations major capital projects and displacement/relocation strategies associated with those projects. Coordinate renovation alteration and improvement projects within college space in collaboration with Planning Design & Construction Facilities Services Business Affairs and college leadership; represent college needs in programming design phasing and implementation discussions. Play a key operational role in planning for potential major renovation of college facilities and associated relocation/displacement of programs and personnel including operational readiness phasing and re occupancy planning. Maintain awareness of campus planning initiatives that impact college facilities and advise college leadership accordingly. 3. Access Security Events and Room Operations Establish and oversee college policies and processes for key and card access to college facilities; coordinate with departmental key/access contacts Physical Security and other units to ensure secure and appropriate access and video monitoring in college spaces. Provide oversight for faculty and staff locker operations including policy and use standards. Set direction and standards for scheduling operational readiness and support of college controlled rooms classrooms conference rooms and event spaces. Provide operational leadership and consultation for college sponsored events held in college facilities including development and advancement events and academic and student affairs programs. Oversee operational practices for non college events and external rentals in the Florida Gym and other approved spaces including review of requests application of policies and coordination of required documentation and insurance. Direct the efforts of staff and student workers who provide event coverage basic setup/breakdown and front line room support; ensure that all events have appropriate staffing and facilities support. 4. Emergency Preparedness and Continuity Serve as the Building Emergency Coordinator for college facilities; coordinate building level emergency preparedness response planning and continuity efforts in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety Emergency Management and college leadership. Lead the colleges facility related emergency management planning process including periodic plan updates training and exercises and post incident evaluations. Coordinate communication related to facility impacting outages closures and disruptions ensuring that affected units receive timely and clear information. Advise senior administrators on facility related risk emergency readiness and mitigation strategies to support the ongoing safety and continuity of college operations. Ensure that facilities operations programs and activities related to safety and emergency management comply with university state and federal regulations. 5. Logistics Parking and Vehicle Operations Oversee the colleges reserved parking program associated with college controlled facilities including development and application of policies and criteria in consultation with college leadership. Coordinate allocation processes and serve as the primary liaison with Parking & Transportation Services regarding changes construction impacts or operational issues affecting college parking assets. Provide oversight for the colleges state vehicle program including overall reservation processes eligibility criteria and compliance with university requirements; ensure that designated staff manage daily scheduling maintenance coordination and recordkeeping. Monitor usage patterns and service needs for parking and vehicles; recommend adjustments to policies or practices to support college operations and efficient use of resources. Coordinate logistical support related to moves deliveries and other facilities related transportation needs in conjunction with the Maintenance Generalist and other staff. 6. Unit Management Supervision and Process Improvement Direct the efforts of and supervise departmental facilities operations staff including the Maintenance Generalist and designated professional support and student staff; set performance standards assign priorities evaluate performance and support growth and development. Formulate and monitor the facilities operations units annual operating budget in consultation with college leadership; provide input into capital and operational budgeting for facilities related needs. Develop document and refine facilities and operations policies procedures and workflows to improve service quality efficiency and compliance and to address departmental skill gaps. Track and analyze facilities and operations trends and service issues; recommend and implement improvements in programs processes and resource deployment. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support facilities operations goals; represent the unit and college on relevant university division and departmental committees and working groups and participate in appropriate professional organizations. Participate in relevant professional development activities conferences and university trainings to maintain current knowledge of facilities operations historic facilities stewardship and related best practices. Ensure that facilities operations programs and activities support an inclusive working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and comply with university state and federal regulations. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the colleges facilities operations and mission.
Expected Salary:	Up to$132900 annual
Required Qualifications:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered a cover letter resume and contact information for at least three professional references must be uploaded to this requisition. Hours-M-F 8-5 with some night and weekends as needed Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Design Construction and Planning; Historic Preservation; Architecture; Facilities Management; Planning; Public Administration). Professional credential such as IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) or similar designation. Significant experience in facilities operations leadership in higher education or comparable institutional settings. Experience with historic or preservation sensitive facilities and associated regulatory and design considerations. Experience in facilities related strategic planning budget input and monitoring emergency preparedness and policy development. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:	No