Deputy Director of Facilities

Salary: $76,989.64 Annually

Location : 313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 03003

Department: Facilities

Division: Facilities Management - Admin

Opening Date: 07/16/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Weekly Hours: 35

Shift: 8:30am-4:30pm

Summary

The Deputy Director of Facilities assists the Director of Facilities in managing the planning, construction, renovation, improvements, operations, and maintenance of County buildings and building systems, bridges, parking and wastewater facilities, and parks and trails facilities; and establishing and maintaining safe and efficient facilities and functions.

A criminal backgroung check is required.

Requires completing required documentation granting permission for the County of Chester to obtain a 3 year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Essential Duties

• Assist with managing: space and needs forecasting, planning, design, construction, and renovation of County facilities; buildings and building systems operations, maintenance and custodial services; and capital improvements program.
• Assist with oversight of parks and trails facilities maintenance and capital projects; bridges maintenance and construction; and wastewater facility operations.
• Assist in managing department staff and administration activities and functions in accordance with County policies.
• Oversee implementation of safety procedures, policies and training.
• Assist with coordinating and preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets, and monitor expenditures to maintain costs within budget.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to county facilities management and maintenance staff and implementation of preventive maintenance and operation programs for County facilities, buildings and building systems.
• Oversee preparation of technical specifications, contracting, and management of contractors and vendors, consistent with County procurement policies and procedures and contract requirements.
• Coordinate design, planning and remodeling of work areas.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with zoning, building codes, and regulations.
• Plan and implement building energy and other performance efficiency improvements and green building technologies and practices.
• Assist with oversight and implementation of automated building management, asset management, automated security, and preventive maintenance programs for county facilities.
• On-call availability to respond to emergencies for repairs and maintenance, and oversee and assist facilities management and maintenance staff to engage contractors and remedy emergency needs.
• Assist in ensuring maximum availability and optimal operation of all facilities, buildings and building systems to enable facility and building visitors and occupants to achieve their intended activities and missions in appropriately maintained facilities.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• 10 years of demonstrated progressively responsible job-related experience related to engineering, needs assessments, design and construction, renovation, operations, preventative maintenance, and management of various types of buildings and building systems, and other facilities such as bridges, parking and wastewater facilities, and parks and trails facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevator, and HVAC building systems, trades work, and codes.
• Experience in managing staff and project teams.
• Experience in procurement, contracting and management of outside contractors to perform building construction, renovation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Knowledge of building energy and performance efficiency and green building technologies, techniques, equipment and industry standards.
• Experience with automated building management and control systems.
• Experience with Maximo or similar work orders management, maintenance scheduling, and asset management system.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with customer service.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational, budgeting, and time management skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
• Good people skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good problem solving skills and ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• 12 years of demonstrated progressively responsible experience related to engineering, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and management of various types of buildings and building systems, and other public facilities such as bridges, parking and wastewater facilities, and parks and trails facilities.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with managing building systems, trades work and code compliance.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with building energy and performance efficiency and green building technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of automated building management and control systems operation.
• Advanced knowledge of preventive maintenance and asset management systems operation.
• Experience with ProCore or similar project management software.
• Experience with historic structures assessments, renovation, and restoration.
• Advanced experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with varied roofing systems.

Other:

• This position requires professionalism.
• Use of private vehicle may be required.
• Ability to work extended hours, when needed.
• On call responsibilities for emergency response 24/7/365.

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Intermediate Word skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Intermediate Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Advanced internet skills for research purposes
• Building management systems software skills
• Asset management software skills
• Project management software skills

The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• No formal Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)

02

How many years of demonstrated progressively responsible job-related experience related to engineering, needs assessments, design and construction, renovation, operations, preventative maintenance, and management of various types of buildings and building systems, and other facilities such as bridges, parking and wastewater facilities, and parks and trails facilities do you have?

• None
• less than 1
• 1+
• 2+
• 3+
• 4+
• 5+
• 6+
• 7+
• 8+
• 9+
• 10+
• 11+
• 12+
• 13+
• 14+

03

Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question