Facility Manager (Non-Merit) - Department of Corrections

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work
experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and
reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, plans, facilitates, coordinates and expedites the development, design, review, approval and construction of the Department of Corrections capital building projects, maintenance and renovations.

• Assigns, reviews and corrects the work of Facility Operators and provide assistance when needed.
• Directs and manages inspections and preventative maintenance on facility and equipment.
• Makes minor facility repairs.
• Trains staff on procedures, standards and techniques.
• Provides customer service on facility maintenance issues for clients, both internal and external.
• Responsible for budget preparation and Facility’s Operating Budget.
• Locks, secures, and ensures security and safety measures are in place.
• Complies within the appropriate regulations and legal requirements in relation to building and property maintenance.
• Takes a pro-active response to ensuring compliance with all specific site regulations.
• Operates as a Liaison to provide a single point of contact for all facilities management services and supports coordination of central and external service providers.
• Oversees support services to ensure buildings and systems are functional and suitable for use.
• Advises Bureau Chiefs or Department heads on and makes recommendations on the resolution of facility and property maintenance problems.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Plans, coordinates and manage capital projects.
• Manages the work of consultants, contractors and others.
• Advises the Director, Deputy Director and administrative team on recommendations on the resolution of facility and property maintenance problems.
• Coordinates all activities for the completion of a capital project, including acquisition of all furniture, fixtures and equipment.

• Administers capital improvement contracts.
• Operates as a Liaison to provide a single point of contact for all facilities management services, contractors, consultants, agency stakeholders and supports coordination of central and external service providers.
• Arranges and conducts meetings with consultants, contractors and the public.
• Directs and manages inspections and preventative maintenance on facility and equipment.
• Makes minor facility repairs.
• Assists with Capital budget preparation and Facility’s Operating Budget.
• Reviews, approves and comments on consultant proposals, plans, designs and specifications to ensure compliance within the appropriate County standards, objectives, regulations and legal requirements in relation to building and property maintenance.
• Takes a pro-active response to ensuring compliance with all specific site regulations.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities.

• Administers and monitors the Baltimore County Department of Correction’s construction contracts.
• Liaison with Baltimore County Property Management on the Baltimore County Department of Correction’s construction contracts and capital projects.

• Trains staff on procedures, standards and techniques.
• Visits job sites where repair, renovation or installation work is performed to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Inspects work completed by County Maintenance workers and private contractors on the Baltimore County Corrections’ facilities.
• Maintains records of labor hours and materials used to complete projects.
• Oversees support services to ensure buildings and systems are functional and suitable for use.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in facility operations or a related field.

Plus

Three to five years of experience as a facility operator or a related field, including two years of supervisory experience.

(Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years of required education. Education beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years of the required non-supervisory experience.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to form effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret and apply governmental policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of working in a facilities management environment.
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
• Thorough mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
• Ability to oversee Facility Operator personnel.
• Managerial abilities.
• Knowledge of computers and software used to conduct projects and studies.
• Skill in planning, coordinating and managing capital projects.
• Skills in directing the work of subprofessional engineering, technical and inspection staff.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to work in noisy environments and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.