Director of Safety and Facilities

Direct and manage the support operations of the district, including: leading department teams, organizing/managing special events, maintenance, transportation, safety, security, grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction management, risk management, capital planning, and staffing needs as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree in management, operations, education or related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, state and local policies and administrative guidelines
• Knowledge of contract negotiations and oversight
• Advanced knowledge of facility services and maintenance
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Skill in implementing communication and collaboration between and among various areas of an organization to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction
• Skill in using personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
• Skill in interpreting policy, procedures, and data
• Skill in leading efforts to design, implement, measure and improve programs and services
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage available resources
• Skill in conducting group presentations
• Skill in mediation and facilitation of group and/or individual problem resolution
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all District facilities using tools; ladder; mechanical and electrical testing equipment; small truck or van
• Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Experience:
Five years of experience in operations management or related field preferred
Past experience in managing maintenance and/or construction projects is a plus.
Preferred experience in educational support operations or related experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Ensure that support operations are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district and the attainment of the campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
• Develop long-and-short-range objectives and goals for the support operations of the school district.
• Keep the superintendent informed on the support operations of the district.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments for growth and improvement of the district facilities and operations.
• Work with the district personnel in projecting staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
• Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in the applicable departments.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation in the area of facility operations.
• Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
• Direct and manage support operations of the district including purchasing, special events, transportation, maintenance and custodial programs, construction management, risk management, physical and environmental safety, and operational support.
• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently to stay within budgeted guidelines.
• Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
• Compile departmental budgets and cost estimates based upon documented program needs.
• Ensure that preventive and proactive processes and systems are in place for support operations to ensure long term success.
• Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of school operations.
• Demonstrate support for the district's student management policies and expected student behavior related to operational aspects of the district (transportation, classroom facilities, etc.).
• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and serve as a role model for all district staff.
• Articulate the district's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of Maintenance Staff, Custodial Staff, Transportation Staff, as well as other committees, teams, and staff as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to manage others in a non-coercive manner.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and move throughout the district facilities. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; frequent lifting of objects over 25 pounds;

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job, and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.