Assistant Section Manager - FMD Building Operations

Full Job Description

The Building Operations Section (BOS) of the King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking for a strong people leader to fill an Assistant Section Manager role with the BOS team. The Assistant BOS Section Manager will oversee facilities management operations for FMDs extensive and diverse real estate portfolio, as well as the Health Through Housing Program and Warehouse Operations. This is an exciting opportunity

This recruitment will be used to fill one Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position. This assignment is currently anticipated to last up to 12 months with the possibility of being extended.

• Special Duty Assignments (SDA) are only open to active, Career Service King County employees who have passed their initial County probation period.
• Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunities are "at-will" for a specified duration but are also full-time and comprehensive benefits eligible.

THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Through a workforce of over 350 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments.

The division is comprised of eight sections, supported by the Director’s Office and Human Resources:

• Building Operations Services
• Customer Experience Section
• Capital Project Planning Section
• Capital Project Delivery Section
• Finance Section
• Real Estate Services Section
• Security Management Services Section

Click here to learn more about the Facilities Management Division.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world.

It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.

With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

Click here to view a microlearning about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate, knowledge, skill, and ability to:

• Oversee FMD portfolio facility management operations, Health Through Housing Program, Warehouse Operations, and other special projects and programs as assigned.
• Assist in the overall facility operations management of Facilities Management Division (FMD) portfolio.
• Assist in developing the annual work programs for Section operations, including staffing and performance standards, benchmarking and performance monitoring.
• Assist in developing, monitoring and adhering to the Building Operations Section (BOS) budget by reviewing, evaluating and approving operation expenditures prepared by work group supervisors and prepare documentation in coordination with the Section Manager.
• Collaborate with key strategic partners in creating operational plans and structures to enable effective and timely response to standard maintenance requests and emergent facility demands.
• Utilize internal and external resources, technology and continuous improvement techniques to report metrics, improve processes, create capacity and deliver great value.
• Collaborate with Section Manager, BOS supervisory team and Human resources, manage labor relation issues; conduct investigations and make recommendations regarding grievance responses and disciplinary matters; provide guidance on recruitments.
• Represent the FMD and BOS in contract negotiations, joint labor management, and labor management committees.
• Act as the backup Section Manager.

Qualifications

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Are strong operational leaders and have proven experience in a facilities management role, project management, and/or experience managing residential, commercial or other real property portfolios with multiple partners.
• Have experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to assess performance, establish KPI and drive results.
• Have knowledge and experience with building compliance monitoring, recording and response in areas such as Building Fire & Safety programs, Building High Rise Inspections and other various applicable compliance programs.
• Will embrace Facilities Asset Management practices to maintain, manage and maximize the lifespan of physical assets and infrastructure.
• Possess a collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally to contribute to the successful execution of FMD operations.
• Can provide strategic guidance to a multi-faceted, complex organization including the use of organizational development tools and principles.
• Are adaptive and able to persevere, in high-pressure, multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Are composed during complex, sensitive and/or political situations.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset. Understands LEAN principles and methodologies to provide value added services to customers.
• Are great people leaders. Willing to address difficult problems immediately and in a transparent manner.
• Are able to manage and supervise a diverse section with multiple levels of staff including coaching, mentoring, priority-setting, and measuring and evaluating work product, team performance and individual performance.
• Are a strong communicator. Can interact with various audiences at all levels including elected officials and judges.
• Are culturally aware and comfortable having conversations and taking actions regarding race and equity and social justice.
• Are familiar with a unionized work environment.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate may be required to complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check, reference checks, and a pre-employment physical exam prior to being extended a formal offer.
• This position has been designated by department leadership as a FIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.
• The normal work week is 40 hours, Monday-Friday and may vary dependent on staff schedules and operational needs.
• This position is on the Duty Manager rotation and is responsible for handling after-hours facility and/or building operational calls.
• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
• Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.

For inquiries pertaining to this opportunity, please reach out to Sarah McCauley at smccauley@kingcounty.gov.

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