Job Specification Details

Program management of school facilities and operations work for Vermont schools and school districts. Serves as a liaison to support schools in responding to school facilities and related operational concerns and ensuring that quality standards related to school facilities are met by schools and Supervisory Unions and Districts.  Duties are performed with significant independence under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsible for planning, execution, evaluation and monitoring of processes related to school facilities operations, including a statewide school facilities assessment, preparation and presentation of School Construction Funding and State Energy Management/Financing for Schools reports, development and implementation of a Maintenance Training and Certification for designated school facilities managers, data collection of five-year capital operations, supporting schools in completing required radon testing, and coordinating school safety initiates as they relate to school facilities and operations. Position will coordinate regularly with Vermont school staff and other State Agency representatives on inter-Agency work related to school facilities. Will provide technical expertise to support Vermont schools in completing required projects or initiatives related to school facilities and operations. Other duties as assigned.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, but some travel will require private means of transportation. Duties may require some time outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to assist the CFO and department/agency heads in testifying before the Legislature.

Considerable knowledge of facilities management. 

Thorough knowledge of project management practices and procedures. 

Considerable knowledge of contracting processes for procuring services and construction administration.

Thorough knowledge of program evaluation concepts and practices, including establishment of program goals, evaluation criteria, and management techniques.

Ability to communicate complex and detailed concepts to various partners in an understandable manner.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to operate common computer applications such as word processing, data processing, and presentation programs.

Ability to correctly interpret and apply complex laws and regulations to program situations including contracts.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Associate’s degree or higher in occupational safety, construction management, business administration or related field AND six (6) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.

Project management experience, or relevant training/certification strongly preferred.

Experience in a school or school environment.