Why work for Flagler County?

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager works under the direction of the General Services Director as the head of the Facilities Management Division. Responsible for management, administration and supervision involved in the planning and inspection of construction projects involving the maintenance, repair, remodeling of all County facilities, or new construction and capital projects by County employees or outside contractors. The projects may include work of structural, electrical, and/or mechanical nature and can range from minor projects to extremely complex ones. The level of complexity depends upon the variety of activities to be coordinated, scope of project, and sensitivity to public concern.

Essential Functions

Plans, organizes and coordinates project requests; develops the methods and procedures to be used to carry-out assigned projects; coordinates and inspects the work of professional subordinates and contractors assigned to construction projects.
Plans project workloads, develops schedules, establishes priorities associated with assigned projects; analyzes feasibility and funding sources for project requests; prepares the budget for assigned projects.
Assists in the preparation, administers and monitors the division budget. Approves all requisitions and purchases for the division. Conducts routine staff meetings to plan and coordinate activities. Designs and implements measures for work standardization procedures.
Works with the Procurement and Contract Services Manager on specifications of materials, tools and supplies including rates and delivery schedules. Reviews and evaluates construction bids to identify the lowest qualified bid; estimates costs such as design and engineering fees, consultant fees, project costs, material and labor costs; compiles bid packages; monitors and prepares revisions of job costs.
Develops and implements policies, programs and activities that are in the best interest of the County and directed toward increased efficiency, productivity, safety, quality, and price as it pertains to facilities and capital projects.
Develops and implements division maintenance plan to be utilized for new construction, existing facilities, landscaping and janitorial services.
Supervises the scheduling and coordination of manpower and equipment for all facilities maintenance and capital projects; provides long range planning in the development of improvements in operational techniques, equipment and staff.
Analyzes system maintenance and operating costs; recommends turnover and/or upgrades to control maintenance and operating expenses. Analyzes breakdowns and down time in order to recommend more efficient systems and methods of operation.
Consults with other departments in establishing their project-related space requirements and maintenance needs and coordinates all input into final design.
During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree from an accredited college.
Minimum of 5-years’ experience in construction project management, facilities management or directing of a large organization in areas closely related to building maintenance and/or the construction industry.
Comparable experience, education and training may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of principles of building construction practices including structural,
electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, uniform building codes and other pertinent safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of construction methods and techniques for wood, steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete buildings; materials, methods and equipment used in facilities construction.
Knowledge of sound management practices and principles related to planning,

management and scheduling for construction and buildings trades.

Knowledge of purchasing policies and the competitive bid program.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to draft correspondence independently.
Ability to plan and supervise a staff of technical personnel.
Ability to analyze, evaluate and develop long range plans and programs.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and harmonious working relationships with the public, employees and public officials.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demand: Moderate

Acceptable eyesight with or without correction.
Acceptable hearing with or without correction.
Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, pulling, stopping, and driving.
Some light lifting and carrying (under 50 lbs.).
Some heavy lifting and carrying (50 lbs. and over).

Benefits

Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:

Generous medical plan
Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
Florida Retirement System (FRS)- https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm
Personal Leave

Link to benefits at a glance- 2024 2025 Benefits Booklet

Personal Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.

Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.

EMPLOYEES WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK Continuous Employment

Date of hire- End of 4th 3.076 weekly 20 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

Start of 5th - End of 5th 3.232 weekly 21 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

Start of 6th - End of 6th 3.384 weekly 22 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

Start of 7th - End of 7th 3.540 weekly 23 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

Start of 8th - End of 8th 3.692 weekly 24 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

Start of 9th - End of 9th 3.848 weekly 25 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

Start of 10th - End of 14th 4.000 weekly 26 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

Start of 15th - Year on 4.308 weekly 28 days a year up to the max allowable accruals

EMPLOYEES WORKING 56 HOURS PER WEEK Continuous Employment

Date of hire - End of 4th 4.615 weekly. Annual shifts 10 up to the max allowable

Start of 5th - End of 5th 4.846 weekly. Annual Shifts 10.5 up to the max allowable

Start of 6th - End of 6th 5.077 weekly. Annual Shifts 11 up to the max allowable

Start of 7th - End of 7th 5.308 weekly. Annual Shifts 11.5 up to the max allowable

Start of 8th - End of 8th 5.539 weekly. Annual Shifts 12 up to the max allowable

Start of 9th - End of 9th 5.769 weekly. Annual Shifts 12.5 up to the max allowable

Start of 10th - End of 14th 6.000 weekly. Annual Shifts 13 up to the max allowable

Start of 15th - Year on 6.462 weekly. Annual Shifts 14 up to the max allowable

Observed Holidays

New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Employee Appreciation Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday

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Do you possess an associates degree from an accredited college? If yes, please upload a copy of degree in order to move forward in hiring process/

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Do you possess a minimum of 5-years' experience in construction project management, facilities management or directing of a large organization in areas closely related to building maintenance and/or the construction industry? If yes, please list in the work history section of application where you gained the experience.

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the recruitment process.

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All required certifications, diplomas and licenses must be uploaded with application. Have you completed this step?

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