Location: Winnie,TX, USA
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
12/20/2024
Location:
Maintenance & Transportation
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Job Title: Director of Operations Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*
Reports to: Superintendent Date Revised: 01/01/2025
Dept./School: Operations
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation
of district maintenance, warehousing, transportation functions, safety and security program. Oversee
mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases of emergency management.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of operations management
Ability to interpret data and evaluate maintenance and custodial programs
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of emergency operations planning
Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures
Knowledge of health and school safety programs and applicable laws
Knowledge of local, state, and federal response procedures
Ability to work within the county emergency operations center as applicable
Experience Preferred:
5 years experience in facilities operations management
5 years experience managing people
5 years emergency management, risk management, or safety and security experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Operations Management
1. Oversee the management of facilities maintenance, warehouse, and transportation operations of the
district
2. Incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives to ensure that students arrive at school and
school activities safely and on time; and attend school in an environment that is safe, clean, and conducive
to learning.
3. Monitor and reevaluate operations departments on an ongoing basis to ensure that district needs are being
met in an effective and efficient manner. Implement changes where appropriate.
4. Collaborate with architects and consultants during the design and planning phases of all construction
projects to ensure compliance with the district's specifications, design and construction standards, and
building programs. Monitor the progress and compliance of ongoing construction projects.
5. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of
department goals are available.
Safety and Security
6. Provide leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of the districtwide school safety and
security program.
7. Responsible for district safety, emergency management, NIMS, and ICS, training of administrators, staff, and
volunteers.
8. Develop and provide guidance to campuses and other facilities for emergency procedure drills. Plan and
coordinate drills with all instructional and noninstructional facilities to ensure readiness when needed.
9. Plan agendas and serves as chair for the school safety and security committee; prepare the committee to
staff the Emergency Operations Center.
10. Oversee the annual review of the district emergency management plan using data, state guidance, and
stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
11. Inform campus leaders of the status of campus preparedness and planning for weather-related or
unexpected emergencies. Monitor weather and approaching storms and makes recommendations if the
weather is likely to alter campus class schedules or affect campus events.
12. Assess availability of appropriate technologies for emergency response, including testing emergency
communication technologies, tracking and analyzing the speed of communications, timing of messages, and
communication delays.
13. Act as the district liaison with local law enforcement, fire agencies, emergency management officials, and
community leaders involved in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Policy, Reports, and Law
14. Implement federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy and ensure compliance. Stay
abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
15. Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district's multi-hazard emergency
operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in
emergency response.
16. Implement federal and state laws and regulations, local board policy, and insurance regulations and ensure
compliance.
17. Stay abreast of local, state, and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
18. Stays abreast of the relevant procedures and strategies for college campuses outlined by NIMS and ICS.
19. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Budget
20. Develop and administer the department budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations
are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Communication
21. Ensure that established goals and expectations related to district operations, district safety and security are
communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner to all appropriate stakeholders.
22. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board, staff,
and community, as required.
Personnel Management
23. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in maintenance, warehouse, and transportation departments as
needed.
24. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
25. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention,
discipline, and dismissal.
Safety
26. Ensure that safety standards are maintained in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations
and a district-wide preventive safety program is developed and implemented.
27. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
28. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on operational issues to the board. Attend regular
meetings of the board.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of maintenance, transportation, warehouse, and
operations department clerical staff.*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel; occasional outside work with exposure to
extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, and chemical and electrical hazards
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
* To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise
at least two full-time employees.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Application Procedure:
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