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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Director, Facilities Operations

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$66K/yr - $74K/yr

7+ years exp

Tallahassee State College is excited to announce a full-time opening for the position of Assistant Director of Facilities Operations in Facilities. This role involves overseeing Facilities Maintenance, Building Automation, Custodial, and Landscaping Services, with a focus on promoting sustainability and resource efficiency across campus operations.

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Responsibilities

Providing leadership and performing administrative duties for a staff of approximately 85 employees, with the responsibility to operate and maintain all college buildings (comprising approximately 1,500,000 square feet), grounds, and equipment. Overseeing hiring, training, and termination of all positions in the Facilities portion of the department

Planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the College's utility management program. Developing and implementing short and long-range utility management goals and objectives. Recommending policies, procedures, and standards for effective, efficient, and economical campus operations. Developing utility management measures related to building heating/cooling, electrical usage, efficient irrigation practices, reclaimed water, and potable water conservation. Coordinating the implementation of the utility management program with Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Building Administrators, and Facility Superintendents

Promoting renewable energy, sustainability projects, and water resources. Identifying opportunities for collaboration with other agencies and community partners to implement and promote recycling, energy conservation, sustainability, water conservation, and conservation of all natural resources. Coordinating with curriculum and instructional staff to promote the use of school facilities as a teaching tool (Living Lab). Utilizing the resources of the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project as an integral part of the energy management program. Developing graphs and reports to monitor all sustainability projects

Developing and maintaining annual utility and Facilities Operating budgets. Participating in renovation and new construction projects concerning the design of school and support facilities to ensure maximum resource efficiency and sustainable building practices. Ensuring that air conditioning conversion projects provide the most cost-effective design and construction. Optimizing the use of centralized energy and water control systems

Qualification

Facilities operationsEnergy managementProject managementLeadership developmentSustainability projectsProblem-solvingSupervisory experienceTechnical knowledgeLifting 50 poundsPublic education programCommunication skills

Required

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of combined experience with the Florida College/State University System, energy and/or utility management, environmental services, engineering or equivalent experience in developing and implementing a public education program promoting resource efficiency

A combination of education and experience may substitute for the required experience, however a bachelor's degree is preferred and may substitute for four years of the required experience

At least one year of supervisory experience is required (a degree will not substitute for the required supervisory experience)

Current certification as either a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) may be substituted for two years of the desired professional experience

Skills in facilities operations, leadership development, technical knowledge, project management, and effective problem-solving

Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion