Director of Facilities Management

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside County is seeking an experienced and visionary leader for the position of Director of Facilities Management (FM). This vital role oversees the management and operations of over 14.5 million square feet of county-owned and leased facilities across 7,200 square miles and also serves as the designated building official for county-owned buildings. The Director is responsible for administering the countywide facilities management program and ensuring compliance with all building code requirements, laws, and statutes. This position is integral to maintaining safe, comfortable, efficiently operated, and aesthetically pleasing environments for both county employees and the general public.

As the Department Head, the position will report to the County Executive Office through the Assistant County Executive Officer for the Internal Services Portfolio. The incumbent will have overall responsibility for the oversight of more than 440 employees and a budget of approximately $257 million. The Facilities Management Department includes the following divisions: Administration, Custodial, Maintenance, Real Estate, Project Management, Parking, Energy, and Community Centers. Services offered within this Department are broad in scope and vary from physical cleaning and maintenance of facilities to the acquisition and sale of real property and project management for critical structures including animal shelters, medical and behavioral facilities, and detention centers, among others.

The Director must be a leader ready to respond to changes in operational demands within departments and have the ability to successfully leverage and implement industry best practices to achieve desired results. One unique challenge that this position will face is the need to skillfully reduce Internal Service Fund (ISF) costs associated with services provided Countywide, while providing exceptional service delivery.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, please view the Director of Facilities Management brochure.
 
This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (1) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors.
 
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(A) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in public or business administration, project management, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

Experience: Five years of professional management experience, with oversight for facilities management activities (e.g., custodial services, project management, real estate and other related functions). This responsibility must have included oversight for budget planning and control. (Possession of a graduate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required full-time experience.)

Knowledge of: Building construction and real property leasing, acquisition and sale; the goals and functions of a diversified program of building and property maintenance, operations and custodial service; the principles and practices of administration, with emphasis on organization, personnel management and budgetary planning and control; program planning and evaluation methods; operating with government Internal Service funding models or functioning in a comparable executive capacity within a governmental organization.
 
Ability to: Plan, organize and direct a comprehensive program of facilities management including lease, acquisition and maintenance; generate and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, reach logical conclusions, formulate recommendations, and institute effective changes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, subordinates, general public, and staff members of other agencies; speak and write effectively; prepare and present clear and comprehensive reports; design and implement new procedures and evaluation techniques for technical and administrative operations; formulate program policies and identify needs; analyze fiscal and administrative problems and determine appropriate actions; effectively manage a large staff through subordinate supervisors; read and interpret specifications, rules, and regulations; deal tactfully and effectively with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What’s Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Danilo Lozano at DaLozano@rivco.org or 951-955-1605 with any questions regarding this recruitment.  

________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

• 

• County of Riverside, California

• 951-955-3510

Show more