MANAGER, FACILITIES AREA

** Applications will be received until April 17th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job: Ensures efficient building operations and management of approximately 30 locations for Denver Public Schools by analyzing and assessing current programs to ensure the effectiveness of customer service, equipment, training, production, service quality, and resource allocations, in cooperation with other support departments.
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $81,118-$97,340. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

What You'll Do:

• Leadership responsibilities in all aspects of direct report personnel to include hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and unemployment hearings according to Human Resource guidelines
• Understands and enforces labor agreements and departmental procedures for multiple labor groups as well as understands labor laws and policies; responds to level one grievance’s. Participates in labor negotiations, labor disputes, and arbitration hearings
• Knowledge and understanding of state and Federal employment laws employment law including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Workers Compensation, HIPAA, and enforce Board of Education policies and all other applicable departmental procedures and policies
• Assists in the management and implementation of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices, standards, methodologies and metrics associated with assignments. Provide regular activity and status reports to management, staff, and customers on building conditions and quality assurance results
• Develop and implement short and long term goals. Sets strategic direction of district building operations activities at assigned sites. Develops and implement plans and programs to improve building operations care of District facilities; evaluate departmental efficiency and recommend the implementation of new building operations techniques, materials, and equipment
• Serve as a liaison and point-of-contact for school leaders for facility issues and questions. Participates in the creation and supports execution of the DPS Facility Use Agreement (FUA) and Shared Campus Plan (SCP) in cooperation with DPS personnel.
• Work with vendors and evaluate new products and equipment; requisition and purchase a wide variety of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment for use at multiple sites
• Collects, reviews, and processes financial information and creates necessary financial reports for area assigned. Prepares and completes an integrated budget including all funds available to each assigned site
• Instructs formalized training courses as needed by the department. Directs and trains staff in order to develop their maximum potential and effectiveness and to develop a diverse base of leadership talent for the district
• Respond to emergencies and situations on 24/7 call basis related to catastrophes and other emergencies which could inhibit the use of an assigned location.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested.
 

  What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in related studies preferred. 
• Seven (7) or more years of related experience to include managerial experience is required without a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and meets District insurability requirements.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without acc