Deputy Facilities Director
SALARY: $92,747.20 yr hire rate, $97,635.20 yr work rate after 9 months
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full
ISSUE DATE: 08/08/24
FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 11/24/24
DATE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 11/25/24
RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York state registered four year college with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, facilities engineering or a closely related field AND six years of full-time paid experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, operations, and construction management, two years of which must have been progressively responsible facilities management experience supervising a substantial number of staff;OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York state registered two year college with an Associate's degree in engineering science, mechanical engineering technology, civil engineering technology, construction engineering technology, or a closely related field AND eight years of full-time paid experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, operations, and construction management, two years of which must have been progressively responsible facilities management experience supervising a substantial number of staff.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid NYS class D Driver's License at the time of appointment and maintenance of such license for the duration of employment.Possession of NYS Code Enforcement Official certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is a professional management and engineering level position relating to the management of all phases of Facilities Division operations. The incumbent is responsible for the efficient and economical utilization of Facilities staff, consultants, contractors, materials, and equipment in the maintenance, repair, operation, and renovation of county facilities.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Manages, supervises, and coordinates preventive maintenance programs, general maintenance, mechanical and electrical systems, building renovations, custodial services, grounds, and other support service operations.
- Reviews construction drawings and specifications for adequacy and completeness, building code compliance, and recommends changes/improvements.
- Develops engineering design, working drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and contracts for minor building improvement or renovation projects.
- Compiles and details all required maintenance, preventive maintenance, repair, replacement, building improvement, and renovation projects, determines priorities, and prepares and manages an annual and long-range implementation plan for review and approval by the Director of Facilities.
- Acts as primary contact with building occupants, and department and deputy department heads regarding facility related issues and concerns.
- Performs construction management activities on building construction contracts, oversees contractor construction activities to ensure project completion within budget and on schedule.
- Oversees, coordinates, and inspects the work of project assigned subordinate support staff, service providers, and consultants.
- Initiates, oversees, and reviews vendor service agreements.
- Conducts periodic inspection of the condition of buildings and equipment to ascertain maintenance needs.
- Assists the Director of Facilities with New York State Code Enforcement duties for Tompkins County facilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Good knowledge of facility maintenance industry standard practices.
- Good knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and related operational systems.
- Good knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and procedures of construction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple sites and projects concurrently.
- Ability to analyze, diagnose, and problem solve complex situations.
- Willingness to respond to emergencies.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Falsification of any part of the Application for Employment will result in disqualification. Accepted candidates will be notified when and where to appear for the examination.
Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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