Special Assistant to the Mayor, Facility & Operations

JOB Under the general direction of the Mayor or their designee, the Special Assistant to the Mayor, Facility and Operations is responsible for overseeing the facility use of all Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) departments, service areas and tenants of KPB owned or leased facilities. This position represents the Mayor and the KPB for facility planning and operations including the supervision and coordination of consultants, communications with stakeholders and the general public, facilitation of project planning, and coordination of multiagency, multi-departmental business initiatives.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES A

bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or project management and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of business management, facility management, project management or public works. May substitute additional years of senior-level, related work experience for college degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Must have extensive experience in managing large scale operations, with diverse business services and organizational interests, including development of complex facility use agreements, business operational planning, negotiation, and effective collaboration within a complex operating arena. Experience in identifying interagency and interdepartmental collaboration opportunities is critical. Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and have demonstrated success using technology to implement business processes or manage facility data. Must have knowledge of business plan development, public administration, interagency-planning and collaboration. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are required. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate orally. Sitting is required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally transport up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.