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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Division Chief of Contracts and Security - (Assistant Administrator) - General Services

MD 21046, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $183K/yr

5+ years exp

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, seeking outstanding individuals to join their team. The Division Chief of Contracts and Security will manage the Bureau of Facilities General Services Division, overseeing custodial services, security services, and contract administration.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of comprehensive cleaning service programs for all Howard County owned and operated buildings

Oversee and manage contracted cleaning operations for routine, non-routine and specialty cleaning services across County-owned and leased buildings currently totaling more than one million square feet of space, 95 separate building sites and contracted staff delivering over 140,000 hours annually

Manage janitorial supply contracts including delivery coordination, supply dispenser installation and change out processes, invoice review and material usage tracking

Provide oversite and management for contracted building pest control services and window washing services for all County-owned and leased buildings

Develop, monitor, and approve annual budget for custodial services, janitorial supplies, pest control, and window washing services

Direct and manage the County’s building security program across ten (10) building locations, supervises a Building Security Manager, three (3) Security Zone Leaders, and twenty-five (25) Building Security Guards including both full-time employees and contingent staff, delivering more than 50,000 service hours annually

Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies, including hardware and software solutions, conduct cost benefit analysts, training planning, and implementation support

Lead the development and oversight of the Building Security Services program by collaborating with Police, Fire, County Administration and building managers on security and safety policies and procedures

Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, and long-term workforce transition efforts to shift from contingent to full-time security staff

Develop and manage the building security operating budget

Develop contract specifications for service and commodity procurements to support the operational needs of the Bureau of Facilities

Serve as the bureau liaison to the Office of Procurement and Contract Management, coordinating market research, solicitation, evaluation, and contract awards

Manage bureau initiated contracts, including vendor performance monitoring, spend tracking, change management, and renewals

Serve as a liaison to Facilities staff and other internal stakeholders regarding contract terms, limitations, and interpretations for approximately 110 active contracts

Oversee bureau-level human resources functions including, preparation of personnel action forms, organizational charts, job description creation or revision, and the tracking of vacancies, and associated records management

Research and evaluate other governmental contracts for piggy-back opportunities when existing County contracts are not available

Directly supervise the Building Custodial Manager, provide direction, evaluate performance and ensure the goals of the custodial program are established and achieved

Directly supervise the Building Security Manager, provide direction, evaluate performance and ensure the goals of the building security program are established and achieved

Supervise, direct and evaluate performance of administrative staff

Qualification

Contract ManagementBudget DevelopmentFacilities ManagementBuilding SecurityHuman Resource AdministrationProject ManagementSupervisory ExperienceInterviewing SkillsMicrosoft SuiteCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Extensive operational knowledge of building cleaning requirements

Extensive operational knowledge of building security

Staff supervision experience

Contract management experience

Budget development and management experience

Thorough knowledge of services and material requirements for governmental/commercial building operations

Skills and ability to develop detailed scope of work and contract specifications

Ongoing contract management functions including continuous spend tracking, renewals, and preparation for replacement and rebidding efforts

Thorough knowledge of human resource processes and advanced administrative practices relative to bureau operations

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration

Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in project management, facilities management and/or public sector administration in a managerial capacity

Excellent communication skills

Extensive supervisory experience

Budget development/administration background

Extensive interviewing and hiring experience and knowledge of human resource practices

Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint