Director Of Facilities

• For priority consideration, please submit applications by May 5, 2024.*

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Director of Facilities.

The Director of Facilities reports directly to the Vice President for Finance and Operations

initiates, implements and coordinates institutional support services, physical plant operations and capital construction projects.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough?  We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs

• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs

• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students

• A brand new Health & Wellness Center

• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond

• FREE parking on our campuses - permits are not required

• On-campus child care

• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall

• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks

• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus

• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty

• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:

• Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.

• The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

• Facilitates the preparation of the college master plan and any updates as necessary.

• Prepares and monitors college 10-year capital plan. Manages Capital Construction projects; acts as a member of the selection team for hiring architectural and engineering firms. Prepares and monitors college design and construction standards.

• Prepares and monitors project budgets and updates as current costs are known; coordinates timely reviews of program, pre-design, schematic, design development and construction phases and acts as lead site representative and owner testing service representative. Coordinate project activities to minimize impact to departments and programs. Maintains complete and accurate project files.

• Provides direct supervision for the Assistant Director of Facilities, Capital Project Manager, Energy and Sustainability Program Manager, Custodial Manager and clerical staff assigned to the Director of Facilities, including work assignments, evaluation and training.

• Provides for the proper care of all college facilities and grounds; conducts in-house facility and grounds audits to identify repairs and annual emphasis of Remodeling and Minor Improvement fund; prepares a campus landscape master plan and infrastructure master plan to work in conjunction with the facilities master plan.

• Oversight responsibility of fiscal accountability and project account management; including cost estimates, budgets, and certifying payments.

• Prepares documentation for biennial capital budget request through a process of coordination with affected college departments and the college as a whole.

• Coordinates and maintains college energy conservation programs with emphasis on maximizing value received from state appropriations. Work with Washington State Department of Enterprises, E & AS and local utilities to identify alternate construction options and auxiliary funding sources.

• Coordinates and maintains the Facility Operations Management Systems, including report analysis. Coordinate preparation o f the capital requests and other required reports, surveys, etc. to DES, OFM, SBCTC, and the state legislature.

• Coordinates and maintains a college recycling program, emphasizing conserving resources, minimizing disposal costs, educating staff and generating revenue.

• Acts as college representative to state facilities related committees and organizations.

• Fosters teambuilding, a reverence for respect, knowledge building, and the ability to cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity, multi-cultural and experiential learning thrives.

• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Finance and Operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering OR a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Five or more years of experience in areas such as facility operations and maintenance, capital project management, and personnel management.

• Two years' experience managing operating and capital budgets.

• Experience managing construction projects.

• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience in facility planning, including the ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, schematics, municipal code, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, creatively, and reflectively by using analysis and critical thinking skills to solve problems; ensuring decisions align with strategic direction of the college; and, showing insight into root-causes of problems while generating solutions and courses of action.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively and maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships with students, faculty and staff.

• Strong team attitude and approach to work; the ability and willingness to share ideas, to be open to the ideas of others and to work toward organizational goals and interests.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high-stress environments and with conflicting priorities.

• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License.

• Ability to travel between campuses for meetings and appointments.

• Commitment to a working environment that values a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.

• Experience working with the State of Washington Public Works environment.

• Knowledge of the SBCTC capital projects programs and capital budgeting process.

• Technical trade licenses for related construction fields.

• Architectural or engineering experience.

• Experience with maintenance management software such as Megamations.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

• Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.

• Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Veterans Preference

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to neaton2@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check Condition of Employment

Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512;  South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.