Requirements And Preferences
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance - Facilities Management Division.
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NOTE: Announcement will close on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00pm.
The Broward County Facilities Management Division provides program and administrative management of the operation, repair, minor renovation and capital maintenance of over 200 County-owned facilities and properties, as well as parking and security operations. The Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance oversees the planning, management, and coordination of the operational activities of the Division; assists and advises Division administration on various aspects of facility and systems development including budgetary, personnel, building management operations, security operations, and all requirements for adherence to established policies and procedures. The Assistant Director plans, coordinates, and implements cost-effective facility operations and maintenance programs; supervises subordinate managerial and supervisory staff; coordinates divisional budgets, purchasing, personnel, and recordkeeping activities; makes budgetary recommendations and assists in the preparation of the divisional budget; interprets and makes recommendations concerning changes in established policies and procedures; confers with County officials, tenants, contractors, vendors, and the general public regarding Division operations; attends public meetings; and serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Division Director.
General Description
Assists in coordinating, directing and planning the operations of the Facilities Management Division.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering, planning, or closely related field.
Requires (6) six years considerable experience in the administration and planning of facilities operations, systems and procedures or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
A valid Florida Class E Driver's License is required for duration of appointment.
Preferences
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, engineering, planning, public administration or closely related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA) or International Facilities Management Association (IFMA)
- Supervisory experience in a unionized environment
- At least four (4) or more years of experience with government contracts and procurement
- At least four (4) or more years of experience using a computerized maintenance management/work order system (AIM)
International Degrees
For consideration of international degrees, you must have your degree evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). To access the NACES Membership directory, please visit www.naces.org/members .
Duties And Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assists in coordinating, directing and planning the operations of the Facilities Management Division; assists and advises division administration on various aspects of facility and systems development including budgetary, personnel, building management operations, security operations, and all requirements for adherence to established policies and principles, and effective programs.
Coordinates, plans, and implements cost analysis and cost-effective programs; coordinates divisional budgets, purchasing, personnel, and recordkeeping activities; makes budgetary recommendations and assists in the preparation of the divisional budget; makes recommendations concerning changes in established policies and procedures; interprets established policies and procedures.
Confers with county officials, contractors, vendors, civic leaders, and the general public regarding divisional operations; addresses public groups; attends professional meetings; serves as acting director in absence of the director.
Plans and directs subordinates in the development of reports and directs others based on the information gathered from those reports.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives. Shares industry developments with the team; helps them grasp business and industry fundamentals and understand how they contribute.
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.
Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Is a strong big-picture thinker; makes frequent, clear references to the organization's vision and strategy and the efforts required to drive them forward. Effectively integrates long-term opportunities and challenges with day-to-day activities.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Motivates people to produce highest-quality outcomes and pursue continuous improvement. Sees that problems are well examined and improvements are integrated into all relevant work processes.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
- Drives Vision and Purpose
Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
