Cook County Facilities Manager (Executive I)- Chicago

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, energetic individual to serve as Cook County Facilities Manager. Under direction, this position will travel to regional facilities and coordinate building requirements. The position will investigate complaints regarding environment and Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards and evaluate and resolve such complaints. The position will support the direction of the region’s Property Control Program and instruct staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations pertaining to property and facilities management. The position will also serve as working supervisor of subordinate clerical staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in helping ensure the Department’s facilities meet all standards and adequately provide the resources needed to enable our employees to do their jobs. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have an excellent work ethic and strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Cook County Facilities Manager

2. Supports the direction of the region’s Property Control Program and instructs staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations

3. Serves as working supervisor

4. Organizes goals and objectives for the distribution/delivery of internal and inter-office mail delivery for the region

5. Provides input into the evaluation and implementation of the Agency’s goals for meeting and maintaining Council on Accreditation standards which are specifically related to the management of facilities, equipment, and record keeping

6. Works closely with the Agency’s Security Systems Coordinator to ensure regional compliance with Agency safety standards

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration
2. Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program

Preferred Qualifications

1. 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization conducting facilities management
2. 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization applying Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards
3. 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization performing property control/inventory functions
4. 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization utilizing extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration
5. 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization exercising the ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action
6. 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check
2. Requires ability to travel, possession of a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and access to an operating vehicle

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.