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Director, Facilities Management

Summary

Title:	Director, Facilities Management
ID:	724
Department:	Facilities and Real Estate Management
Location:	UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW

Description


Listing:	The University of the District of Columbia is a public, comprehensive university with an urban land-grant distinction. It is the District of Columbia’s only public institution of higher education. It has historically been a minority serving institution. The University services approximately 5,000 students across its two-year baccalaureate, masters, and professional programs. The Washington metropolitan community provides an exceptional learning laboratory for faculty, staff, and students. Number of Vacancies: 1 Area of Consideration: open to the public Position Status: full-time, regular Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 4, Steps 1-10 Salary Range: $71,004.00-95,495.00 Closing Date: open until filled. Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC Brief Description of Duties Incumbent functions as Director, Facilities Management, Vice President, Real Estate, the University of the District of Columbia and as such performs the following duties: Duties To insure that the University has satisfied appropriate facilities requirements that corresponds to its stated mission. Provides professional and technical expertise and advice to the Board of Trustees, the President and the Vice President, Real Estate and Facilities Management on all matters pertaining to the development and management of the University’s capital budget. Provides architectural services to include drawings, specifications, technical direction, modification space planning, telecommunication guidance and other architectural services pertinent to the development, renovation and construction of University facilities. Incumbent has the responsibility to insure the maintenance of daily operations of all University facilities, and more importantly, to provide all academic and administrative units with conducive physical environments and available facilities. Manages a diverse group of employees including directors, managers, specialists and support personnel. Serves as the main University liaison with contracting architectural-engineering firms to include the review of design plans and specifications, and negotiation of cost and changes in construction documents. Manages the plant management and campus services division in all aspects of the division’s long and short term and daily operation including: establishing a detailed set of program goals and objectives, maintenance of a continuous analysis and evaluation of on-going needs within designated areas of responsibility; manages budgetary and fiscal operations through periodic analysis and review of specific program and budget objectives to assure that allowable goals are met while establishing policies, procedures and lines of authority within each program area. Oversees areas of responsibility in the physical plant, campus services and capital program and development include the following: Planning and development of budgets for capital programs, including new capital construction and capital renovations, alternations and repairs, Coordinating and monitoring the progress of all on-going University capital projects, Researching surveys that are essential to enable senior management to make final determinations about implementation of capital programs throughout the University, Gathering and processing all facility conditions assessment data, Development and maintenance of all University capital program records, facilities conditions inventories, and the capital program plans, specifications, and project justifications, Interface between the University of the District of Columbia Capital Program Office, the District’s Capital Budget Office, and the Department of Public Works, Developing master plans, scopes of work, proposals, impact statements; and coordinating the services of all contractors and architect-engineer consultants for the University, Coordinating capital projects with all appropriate and relevant governmental instructions and bodies making appropriate presentations and seeking any and all governmental, legislative and community approvals; interfaces with the Department of Public Works on capital projects and University architectural needs, Developing the capital budget and financial and construction management, Developing new and innovative financing methods for capital budget development, Identifying and developing operating budget projects into capital budget development, Developing cost savings methods and procedures within the Facilities Management group, Negotiating vendor discounts on major University purchases. Developing the SPAN Facilities Management Computerized Program and integrates program with the CADD program. Develop workable computerized preventive and planned maintenance program for the physical plant and campus services. Develop accountability programs for use of labor, materials, supplies and equipment with Facilities Management. Developing a facilities standardization cost program. Assisting in the development plans for the acquisition of all University buildings. Developing a computerized cost estimation program for forecasting costs on current and future capital projects, and renovation and repair projects. Monitoring of the University’s capital programs and operations, Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Public Administration, and ten years of related experience in project management, construction management, and/or fiscal management. (Education may be substituted for experience. Knowledge of the organization, mission and programs under the jurisdiction of the University of the District of Columbia. Knowledge of the organization and function of the District of Columbia government, its various agencies, boards and commissions, as appropriate. Ability to work effectively when confronted with emergencies. Ability to provide guidance and supervision. Administrative skills in planning, organizing and managing a large workforce. Knowledge and actual experience in facilities planning, design, management and project management. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with people of diverse interests, temperament, expectations and resolves or mediates problems of conflict. Knowledge of the capital budget process, development of budget formulation-both capital and operating. Knowledge and actual experience of commercial and institutional real estate development new and renovated construction projects. Complete understanding of District policies and procedures, Board of Trustees resolutions, and applicable Federal and District Government laws and regulations pertaining to capital programs and budgets. Ability to motivate, persuade and negotiate with others diplomatically. Knowledge of computer systems analysis and concepts, budgeting and planning. Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in assigning responsibilities. Ability to read blueprints, plans and working drawings. Information to Applicant Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit. Employment Benefits Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application. Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment. Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace. Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation. Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required. Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only. Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020. The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.

Listing:

The University of the District of Columbia is a public, comprehensive university with an urban land-grant distinction. It is the District of Columbia’s only public institution of higher education. It has historically been a minority serving institution. The University services approximately 5,000 students across its two-year baccalaureate, masters, and professional programs. The Washington metropolitan community provides an exceptional learning laboratory for faculty, staff, and students.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: open to the public

Position Status: full-time, regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 4, Steps 1-10

Salary Range: $71,004.00-95,495.00

Closing Date: open until filled.

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

Incumbent functions as Director, Facilities Management, Vice President, Real Estate, the University of the District of Columbia and as such performs the following duties:

Duties

To insure that the University has satisfied appropriate facilities requirements that corresponds to its stated mission.
Provides professional and technical expertise and advice to the Board of Trustees, the President and the Vice President, Real Estate and Facilities Management on all matters pertaining to the development and management of the University’s capital budget.
Provides architectural services to include drawings, specifications, technical direction, modification space planning, telecommunication guidance and other architectural services pertinent to the development, renovation and construction of University facilities.
Incumbent has the responsibility to insure the maintenance of daily operations of all University facilities, and more importantly, to provide all academic and administrative units with conducive physical environments and available facilities.
Manages a diverse group of employees including directors, managers, specialists and support personnel.
Serves as the main University liaison with contracting architectural-engineering firms to include the review of design plans and specifications, and negotiation of cost and changes in construction documents.
Manages the plant management and campus services division in all aspects of the division’s long and short term and daily operation including: establishing a detailed set of program goals and objectives, maintenance of a continuous analysis and evaluation of on-going needs within designated areas of responsibility; manages budgetary and fiscal operations through periodic analysis and review of specific program and budget objectives to assure that allowable goals are met while establishing policies, procedures and lines of authority within each program area.
Oversees areas of responsibility in the physical plant, campus services and capital program and development include the following:

Planning and development of budgets for capital programs, including new capital construction and capital renovations, alternations and repairs,
Coordinating and monitoring the progress of all on-going University capital projects,
Researching surveys that are essential to enable senior management to make final determinations about implementation of capital programs throughout the University,
Gathering and processing all facility conditions assessment data,
Development and maintenance of all University capital program records, facilities conditions inventories, and the capital program plans, specifications, and project justifications,
Interface between the University of the District of Columbia Capital Program Office, the District’s Capital Budget Office, and the Department of Public Works,
Developing master plans, scopes of work, proposals, impact statements; and coordinating the services of all contractors and architect-engineer consultants for the University,
Coordinating capital projects with all appropriate and relevant governmental instructions and bodies making appropriate presentations and seeking any and all governmental, legislative and community approvals; interfaces with the Department of Public Works on capital projects and University architectural needs,
Developing the capital budget and financial and construction management,
Developing new and innovative financing methods for capital budget development,
Identifying and developing operating budget projects into capital budget development,
Developing cost savings methods and procedures within the Facilities Management group,
Negotiating vendor discounts on major University purchases.
Developing the SPAN Facilities Management Computerized Program and integrates program with the CADD program.
Develop workable computerized preventive and planned maintenance program for the physical plant and campus services.
Develop accountability programs for use of labor, materials, supplies and equipment with Facilities Management.
Developing a facilities standardization cost program.
Assisting in the development plans for the acquisition of all University buildings.
Developing a computerized cost estimation program for forecasting costs on current and future capital projects, and renovation and repair projects.

Monitoring of the University’s capital programs and operations,

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Public Administration, and ten years of related experience in project management, construction management, and/or fiscal management. (Education may be substituted for experience.
Knowledge of the organization, mission and programs under the jurisdiction of the University of the District of Columbia.
Knowledge of the organization and function of the District of Columbia government, its various agencies, boards and commissions, as appropriate.
Ability to work effectively when confronted with emergencies.
Ability to provide guidance and supervision.
Administrative skills in planning, organizing and managing a large workforce.
Knowledge and actual experience in facilities planning, design, management and project management.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with people of diverse interests, temperament, expectations and resolves or mediates problems of conflict.
Knowledge of the capital budget process, development of budget formulation-both capital and operating.
Knowledge and actual experience of commercial and institutional real estate development new and renovated construction projects.
Complete understanding of District policies and procedures, Board of Trustees resolutions, and applicable Federal and District Government laws and regulations pertaining to capital programs and budgets.
Ability to motivate, persuade and negotiate with others diplomatically.
Knowledge of computer systems analysis and concepts, budgeting and planning.
Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in assigning responsibilities.
Ability to read blueprints, plans and working drawings.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.

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