Chief Facilities and Operations Officer

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

CHIEF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS OFFICER            

 

WORKING TITLE

Chief Facilities and Operations Officer

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Facilities and Operations

 

LOCATION

Crossroads III, Cary, NC and Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Contract as established by Superintendent/Board of Education

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a hybrid telework workweek

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides leadership to the Facilities Design and Construction, Maintenance and Operations, Child Nutrition Services (CNS), and Transportation Departments. Leads and ensures execution of the Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) multi-year capital building program. Implements comprehensive business plans and yearly operating budgets to manage each department and insure fiscal accountability. Meets educational facility needs of each school and department through active communication with principals and administrators. Creates and monitors program metrics, administers contracts, and maintains fiscal accountability.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements;
• Considerable knowledge of design and construction terms and processes;
• Considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and procedures;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Skills in effective leadership of adults, including coaching, evaluation, and team building among a variety of stakeholders;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under Reflects appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, teachers, support staff, vendors, contractors, and other community groups.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building construction, construction engineering, business management, architecture, or a related field; AND
• Ten years of experience in facilities management, design, construction, or related areas; AND
• Demonstrated successful leadership and managerial experience; AND
• Experience preparing and presenting technical and management information to diverse audiences; AND
• Experience speaking with

 

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, financial management, public administration, or related field;
• Registration as a professional engineer or architect in North Carolina, or qualification to attain registration within one year of employment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the management of assigned operational functions to ensure that planning methodologies, organizational structures, and accountability measures are in place to give stakeholders the best service possible within the resources

Provides leadership in promoting childhood nutrition, in support of student

Provides leadership in assuring accountability and sound stewardship of capital and operating fund

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