Deputy Director Facilities Management Boone County Missouri

• 1.0 Columbia, MO Job Details Full-time $73,049.60
• $75,254.

40 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Team leadership Mechanical repair Driver's License Supervising experience Plumbing Managing facilities maintenance teams Power tools Business Administration AICP Certification Project leadership Hand tools Full Job Description Deputy Director of Facilities Management Boone County, Missouri Boone County is seeking an experienced facilities professional to join our team as Deputy Director of Facilities Management . This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader who understands building systems and maintenance operations and is ready to help guide the people, projects, and planning behind a diverse portfolio of County facilities. Working closely with the Director of Facilities Management, the Deputy Director provides leadership for day-to-day operations while helping shape the department's long-term approach to maintenance, equipment replacement, capital improvements, budgeting, and operational efficiency. This position also serves as department head in the Director's absence. In this role, you will: Provide leadership and direction to Facilities Management employees and directly supervise department supervisors. Oversee maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement of County buildings, equipment, and grounds. Help develop maintenance and operating procedures that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality. Coordinate vendors, contractors, inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities. Inspect facilities, identify maintenance and repair needs, and ensure quality standards are met. Develop equipment and facility replacement schedules using life-cycle analysis and provide cost information for budget planning. Assist with strategic planning, contract negotiations, vendor relations, and conflict resolution. Support the development of project scopes, priorities, budgets, and capital improvement plans. Manage inventories of tools, equipment, parts, and supplies. Maintain quality control and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable requirements. Serve as the department head when the Director is unavailable. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines strong facilities knowledge with effective leadership and sound judgment . The successful candidate should be comfortable moving between strategic planning and day-to-day operations and working collaboratively with employees, vendors, County leadership, and other departments. Candidates should bring knowledge and experience in areas such as building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, construction, and/or contract administration. The ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, diagrams, operating instructions, and maintenance documentation is also important. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with advanced training and/or coursework in a related area. Candidates must also have five or more years of progressively responsible experience in management and building maintenance operations, including experience with areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and/or contract administration. At least three years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is required. Preferred Experience Experience with HVAC-related fans, pumps, equipment, and controls; fire sprinkler systems; refrigeration systems; and/or security door control systems is preferred. The Work This is not solely a desk-based leadership position. While a significant portion of the work takes place in a professional office environment, the Deputy Director also works throughout County facilities, construction areas, mechanical spaces, and outdoor locations. The position requires the ability to inspect facilities and equipment, use hand and power tools when necessary, climb ladders and access confined or difficult spaces, and lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Some work outside normal business hours may be required. Why This Role? The Deputy Director plays an important role in keeping County facilities safe, reliable, efficient, and prepared for the future . For someone who enjoys leading people, solving operational problems, improving processes, and planning for long-term facility needs, this position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact across Boone County operations. Join Boone County and help lead the team responsible for maintaining and improving the facilities that support County employees and services every day.

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY HERE

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• Status:

  Full-time, exempt, benefited Working hours: 8:00 a.m.
• 5 p.m., Monday
• Friday; Occasional weekend and outside of business hours work required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field; and four years of experience in planning or engineering design or Master's Degree in related field and two years of experience in planning or engineering. Must be certified through the AICP

• American Institute of Certified Planners, or have the ability to obtain certification within two years.

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a county vehicle.

Starting Annual Salary Range:

Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov

• Benefit-eligible employees receive (on day one): Paid vacation 14 paid holidays Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options 100% County paid employee dental premiums Subsidized dependent premiums County Paid long-term disability and life insurance Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.

Pay:

$73,049.60

• $75,254.

40 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have in building or facilities maintenance? How many years of experience do you have in a lead, supervisory, or management role?

Work Location:

In person