Office of Facilities Management (Baltimore & Ellicott City, Maryland)
Open Until Filled
Salary Range: Grade 20 - $90,920 - $118,953 (depending on experience and qualifications)
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority ("at-will").
The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process.
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The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is looking to hire talented and experienced leaders to fill multiple openings for Assistant Superintendent positions with the Office of Facilities Management, with openings in Baltimore and Ellicott City, Maryland. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for providing oversight and direction for all facilities projects and daily maintenance operations as well as assisting the Superintendent in providing leadership in the day-to-day administration, budget preparation, supervision and operation of the regional facilities.
The incumbent must be available to assist as needed during off-duty hours in the event of an emergency or when the Superintendent is not available.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Facilities Operations: Direct and coordinate activities related to the maintenance, security, and building functions associated with the facilities in the region. Act as a liaison with all tenants and outside agencies and personnel. Oversee the development of Standard Operating Procedures for the region.
Supervision and Leadership: Provide guidance and leadership to administrative staff, regional managers and their staff, and facility maintenance teams that include various skilled trades and maintenance specialists. Work together with the Superintendent to mediate and address disciplinary issues and ensure vacant positions are filled in a timely manner. Provide leadership and training opportunities for growth and development of staff.
Contract Procurement and Management: Work with the Superintendent to initiate and oversee various maintenance, preventative maintenance, and building services contracts. These contracts are used to service elevators, energy management systems, emergency generators, uninterruptible power supplies, fire alarms, fire extinguishing systems, snow removal, and janitorial and security services. Provide technical assistance for capital and facility renewal projects during the development, planning, design and construction phase to monitor progress.
Preferred Qualifications:
Four (4) years of full-time experience in a responsible professional capacity in the operation of a large public building, hospital, educational complex, industrial plant or large commercial structure.
Three (3) years of this experience should include responsibility for fiscal planning, contract negotiations, office management and supervision of skilled building maintenance personnel.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with executive and senior leadership, agency management, staff, vendors and building tenants.
Benefits:
The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:
Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
Paid holidays
Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
Employee & employer contributory pension plan
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to dgs.resumes@maryland.gov - include "Assistant Superintendent" in the subject line of the e-mail.
For questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-4985.
For more information about DGS, please visit: https://dgs.maryland.gov/.