Facilities Supervisor
Apply NowCompany: County of Santa Barbara, CA
Location: Santa Maria, CA 93458
Description:
Salary: $92,757.60 - $111,469.28 Annually
Location : Santa Maria, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-4800-01 (O)
Department: General Services
Division: General Services-Facilities
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
SALARY:
$92,757.60- $111,469.28 Annually
We are accepting applications to fill one full-time Facilities Supervisor vacancy in Santa Maria, California. The current vacancy is in the General Services Department.
We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list for current and future full-time, part-time and extra-help vacancies in Santa Barbara and/or Santa Maria. Please select the locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.
THE DEPARTMENT: The General Services Department provides support services to other County Departments. These services include capital improvements; communications; facility management (including energy management); financial services; information & communications technology; purchasing, mail service & surplus property; real estate services; and vehicle operations. To learn more about this Department, please visit: http://www.countyofsb.org/gs
THE POSITION: The County of Santa Barbara's General Services Department is seeking a highly motivated Facility Supervisor to help lead the Department's North County Facilities Division. This management position will report directly to the County's Facilities Team Leader and will be responsible for a wide variety of job duties.
Under general direction, this position plans, organizes, and directs facility maintenance, security, repair and physical operation for a large geographic area of the county; performs related duties as required.
Note: Incumbent will be working in North Santa Barbara County, including the jail and other 24-hour locked facilities.
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
Examples of Duties
Through subordinate supervisors, plans, organizes, and schedules the work of various craft workers, such as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) repair workers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and painters. Directs facility repairs, installations, small construction remodeling, grounds improvement, and maintenance projects; coordinates with other departments to complete remodeling projects; reviews remodeling plans for energy efficiency and proper construction methods; maintains records of materials used; orders and purchases new materials. Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of staff; sets performance standards and evaluates staff; reviews performance evaluations prepared by subordinate supervisors; trains, counsels, and disciplines staff; conducts interviews and selects staff to be hired or promoted. Ensures that County facilities comply with state, federal and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes pertaining to the building industry. Supervises emergency repair jobs; inspects field work performed; plans and estimates maintenance and repair work; maintains records of work order requests and completion. Assists the Facilities Team Leader in preparing and administering the division budget; monitors budget accounts and expenditures. Administers security and janitorial contracts; reviews work of contractors to ensure that work is completed in accordance with the timeliness and standards of quality set forth in the contract. Analyzes and investigates maintenance and personnel problems or issues, and prepares and compiles written reports to the Facilities Team Leader with solutions and/or recommendations. Prepares worker accident reports; identifies and resolves safety hazards for staff; conducts and arranges employee safety training; maintains safety records. Acts as the Facilities Team Leader in their absence.
Employment Standards
Two years of supervisory experience in building construction, building maintenance, or building repair work; OR, Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Building Maintenance Supervisor with Santa Barbara County; OR, A combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of: the operations, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program; principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; construction methods and practices; tools, materials, methods, and procedures used in building maintenance and repair; basic purchasing methods and practices; Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the building industry and safety practices; basic math to determine materials used and estimate the cost of projects; use a personal computer and standard business software.
Ability to: supervise a staff of trades craft workers including assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; read and interpret blueprints and drawings; prepare work sketches; read and understand agency and departmental policies and procedures; maintain records of building maintenance and repairs; prepare simple memos using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and other County employees;
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of: contract terms and practices used in administering contracts for services; inventory methods used to track materials used and on hand; energy efficiency methods used in construction.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
Review application and supplemental questionnaire to determine which applicants meet the employment standards. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
Placement on Employment List & Selection Interview by Hiring Departments: Upon placement of employment list, you will be notified by the Human Resources Department. The hiring department will receive at least the candidates that are ranked in the top 10. The hiring departments may decide which of those 10 candidates they will reach out to interview. Prior to the interview, top candidates may be required to complete additional competency assessments. Instructions will be sent to qualifying candidates via email.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Conditional Offer: Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
The following process will be used as part of the background investigation process for this position, after the candidate is extended a conditional offer of employment:
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor or a learning institution.
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. For information more information click In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Statement of Commitment: The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Friday. May 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst: cgraham@countyofsb.org
Retirement Plans
*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
02
As part of the application process, this Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed along with the standard application form. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
03
The Human Resources Department communicates with All Applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly and it is current. If you feel you are not receiving your emails, please check your spam or junk inbox for our emails.
04
Independent travel between work sites and County facilities may be required for this position therefore a current valid California Driver's License could be required for this position at the time of appointment. A valid California Driver's License must be kept current as a condition of continued employment in this position, if required.
05
The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department which may include working on weekends, holidays, off hours, and on-call.
06
Please note that all Public Employees in California are Disaster Service Workers, as such they are required to respond for duty during times of disaster and may be assigned to duties outside of standard duties and work hours.
07
Assignments will include working at a Santa Barbara County jail and/or a 24-hour locked facility.
08
The selected incumbent will be required to complete and successfully pass a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and background investigation, including a live scan.
09
To be considered for this position your application must CLEARLY demonstrate how you meet the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Bulletin or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard did you clearly demonstrate meeting on your application?
10
If you selected 'A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed...' for the preceding supplemental question, then please describe in detail your combined training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards.
11
Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a rater. The rater WILL NOT have access to your application/resume, while reviewing your responses. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the rater the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and rank on the employment list.
12
I understand my responses to the following supplemental questions will be used as a weighed, scored selection device that will determine my ranking on the employment list for this job. Do not enter "see resume" or "see application" as raters will not have access to any information except what you enter in the box for each question. For information on protest procedures for the supplemental questionnaire, please see Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: http://www.countyofsb.org/hr/civil-service-rules/rule-six.sbc#six-612
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Examination Question: Please select which one best describes your years of supervisory experience.
14
Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience in scheduling work assignments to staff, distributing work order tickets and prioritizing tasks. Please be sure to indicate the number of years you have this type of experience. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) should also be on your completed application)
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience supervising employees, conducting performance evaluations, and coaching employees as a supervisor. Please indicate the number of performance evaluations you have completed for your staff. Also include the organization name(s), number of employees you supervised, job title(s) and years in the supervisory role(s) for each relevant position. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) also should be on your completed application).
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience in building maintenance that includes HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, roofing, flooring, carpentry, landscape, etc. Include the organization name(s), dates of employment, job title(s) and overall responsibilities for each relevant position. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) should also be on your completed application).
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience with work order systems and other applications used in your work in facilities management, building construction, project management, etc. Include the name of the program/application, type of program/application, user role, and overall description. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience in Request for Proposals (RFP), scope of work (SOW), writing contracts, authorizing payments, tracking budgets and working with contractors. Include years of experience, type of project, organization name(s), job title(s), and overall role in the project management. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) should also be on your completed application).
Required Question
Location : Santa Maria, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-4800-01 (O)
Department: General Services
Division: General Services-Facilities
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
SALARY:
$92,757.60- $111,469.28 Annually
We are accepting applications to fill one full-time Facilities Supervisor vacancy in Santa Maria, California. The current vacancy is in the General Services Department.
We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list for current and future full-time, part-time and extra-help vacancies in Santa Barbara and/or Santa Maria. Please select the locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.
THE DEPARTMENT: The General Services Department provides support services to other County Departments. These services include capital improvements; communications; facility management (including energy management); financial services; information & communications technology; purchasing, mail service & surplus property; real estate services; and vehicle operations. To learn more about this Department, please visit: http://www.countyofsb.org/gs
THE POSITION: The County of Santa Barbara's General Services Department is seeking a highly motivated Facility Supervisor to help lead the Department's North County Facilities Division. This management position will report directly to the County's Facilities Team Leader and will be responsible for a wide variety of job duties.
Under general direction, this position plans, organizes, and directs facility maintenance, security, repair and physical operation for a large geographic area of the county; performs related duties as required.
Note: Incumbent will be working in North Santa Barbara County, including the jail and other 24-hour locked facilities.
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Knowledge of the following trades: HVAC, Plumbing, electrical, lighting, roofing, flooring, carpentry, and ability to read/interpret floor plans.
- Excellent communication experience working with a diverse staff, public, agencies, and executive management team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
- Ability to make informed decisions grounded in data
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and goals for process improvements and the ability to handle high stress situations
- Knowledge of Government building and construction codes and federal processes in building construction
- Good understanding of budgeting and workload and cost analysis
- Excellent strategic thinking and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with internal and external customers
- Microsoft Office Suite skills and experience (includes Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to self-motivate, organize and prioritize work, meet deadline and execute detailed plans to completion
Examples of Duties
Employment Standards
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of: the operations, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program; principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; construction methods and practices; tools, materials, methods, and procedures used in building maintenance and repair; basic purchasing methods and practices; Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the building industry and safety practices; basic math to determine materials used and estimate the cost of projects; use a personal computer and standard business software.
Ability to: supervise a staff of trades craft workers including assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; read and interpret blueprints and drawings; prepare work sketches; read and understand agency and departmental policies and procedures; maintain records of building maintenance and repairs; prepare simple memos using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and other County employees;
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of: contract terms and practices used in administering contracts for services; inventory methods used to track materials used and on hand; energy efficiency methods used in construction.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
Placement on Employment List & Selection Interview by Hiring Departments: Upon placement of employment list, you will be notified by the Human Resources Department. The hiring department will receive at least the candidates that are ranked in the top 10. The hiring departments may decide which of those 10 candidates they will reach out to interview. Prior to the interview, top candidates may be required to complete additional competency assessments. Instructions will be sent to qualifying candidates via email.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Conditional Offer: Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
The following process will be used as part of the background investigation process for this position, after the candidate is extended a conditional offer of employment:
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). The selected individual will receive a notice regarding completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the hiring process for the General Services Department.
- Background Investigation: The selected individual will be required to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and undergo an extensive background investigation that includes an evaluation of references, prior employment, drug history, residence history, and neighborhood check. This process may take 4-6 weeks.
- Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor or a learning institution.
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. For information more information click In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Statement of Commitment: The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Friday. May 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst: cgraham@countyofsb.org
Retirement Plans
- Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
- Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
- For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and
- Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
- Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
- Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
- For more information on our health benefits, please visit:
- Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
- Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
- Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
- Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
- For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
- County Paid Term Life Insurance
- County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Childcare and Employee Discounts
- Relocation Assistance may apply
- Flexible work schedule may apply
- For more information on all of these benefits, please visit:
- To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit:
*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
- I understand.
02
As part of the application process, this Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed along with the standard application form. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
- I understand.
03
The Human Resources Department communicates with All Applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly and it is current. If you feel you are not receiving your emails, please check your spam or junk inbox for our emails.
- I understand.
04
Independent travel between work sites and County facilities may be required for this position therefore a current valid California Driver's License could be required for this position at the time of appointment. A valid California Driver's License must be kept current as a condition of continued employment in this position, if required.
- I understand.
05
The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department which may include working on weekends, holidays, off hours, and on-call.
- I understand.
06
Please note that all Public Employees in California are Disaster Service Workers, as such they are required to respond for duty during times of disaster and may be assigned to duties outside of standard duties and work hours.
- I understand.
07
Assignments will include working at a Santa Barbara County jail and/or a 24-hour locked facility.
- I understand.
08
The selected incumbent will be required to complete and successfully pass a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and background investigation, including a live scan.
- I understand.
09
To be considered for this position your application must CLEARLY demonstrate how you meet the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Bulletin or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard did you clearly demonstrate meeting on your application?
- Two years of supervisory experience in building construction, building maintenance, or building repair work
- Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Building Maintenance Supervisor with Santa Barbara County
- A combination of training, education, and experience that is equal to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities listed on the job bulletin.
- None of the above - I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position
10
If you selected 'A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed...' for the preceding supplemental question, then please describe in detail your combined training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards.
11
Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a rater. The rater WILL NOT have access to your application/resume, while reviewing your responses. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the rater the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and rank on the employment list.
- I understand.
12
I understand my responses to the following supplemental questions will be used as a weighed, scored selection device that will determine my ranking on the employment list for this job. Do not enter "see resume" or "see application" as raters will not have access to any information except what you enter in the box for each question. For information on protest procedures for the supplemental questionnaire, please see Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: http://www.countyofsb.org/hr/civil-service-rules/rule-six.sbc#six-612
- I understand.
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Examination Question: Please select which one best describes your years of supervisory experience.
- 5 years or more of experience
- 3 years up to 5 years of experience
- 2 years up to 3 years of experience
- Less than 2 years of experience.
- I do not have supervisory experience.
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience in scheduling work assignments to staff, distributing work order tickets and prioritizing tasks. Please be sure to indicate the number of years you have this type of experience. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) should also be on your completed application)
15
Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience supervising employees, conducting performance evaluations, and coaching employees as a supervisor. Please indicate the number of performance evaluations you have completed for your staff. Also include the organization name(s), number of employees you supervised, job title(s) and years in the supervisory role(s) for each relevant position. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) also should be on your completed application).
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience in building maintenance that includes HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, roofing, flooring, carpentry, landscape, etc. Include the organization name(s), dates of employment, job title(s) and overall responsibilities for each relevant position. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) should also be on your completed application).
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience with work order systems and other applications used in your work in facilities management, building construction, project management, etc. Include the name of the program/application, type of program/application, user role, and overall description. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
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Examination Question: Describe in detail, your experience in Request for Proposals (RFP), scope of work (SOW), writing contracts, authorizing payments, tracking budgets and working with contractors. Include years of experience, type of project, organization name(s), job title(s), and overall role in the project management. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" (full details of this experience/position(s) should also be on your completed application).
Required Question