Regional Manager, Facilities Management

The Regional Manager plans, organizes and manages the building services operations of three (3) State Office facilities within a geographic region. The region consists of the Hyattsville District Court, Prince Frederick District Court/MSC and Joseph D. Carter District Court/MSC. The regional headquarters is located in Hyattsville DC/MSC. This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of routine and preventive maintenance as well as major repairs, alterations, improvements, housekeeping, and security services to support other State agencies. This directly supports the mission of DGS.

This is an Emergency Essential position subject to emergency release procedures. Employees in this position must be willing and available for duty at all hours, day or night, and are required to remain or report for duty at all hours as needed to maintain the continuous operation of this agency.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, implements, coordinates and manages the building operations of three State Office facilities. Develops and implements effective emergency and safety programs. Manages, monitors, and coordinates the safe operation of the building, maintenance and system operations of the facilities. Plans, implements, and coordinates routine and preventive maintenance, major repairs, alterations and improvements. Interviews and hires prospective employees; plans, organizes and supervises the work of assigned personnel; prepares performance appraisals for employees in a timely manner.

• On any given day the regional manager may be required to assume the duties and responsibilities of another region in addition to the region that has been assigned. The duties include all day-to-day operations as well as personnel matters, procurement, routine and preventive maintenance, major repair and alterations, etc.

• Acts as the DGS liaison by consulting with tenant representatives and other agencies in the resolution of issues related to building systems, maintenance requests, timing and coordination of work.

• Responsible for the operating budgets of three (3) facilities. Makes recommendations, analyzes, reviews and prepares budget reports. Prepares specifications for the bidding and awarding of maintenance and building service contracts; evaluates the contractor’s performance and ensures that all funds which are expended are the most cost effective.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required that enables DGS to fulfill its mission of providing and maintaining buildings that are safe, secure and operationally efficient.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work. 

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.

• Experience overseeing the application of policies, laws and regulations.

• Experience preparing specifications for the purpose of bidding and awarding maintenance and/or building service contracts.

• Experience analyzing monthly budget reports.

• Experience as a building manager of a commercial facility monitoring maintenance operations.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

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. 

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Contact tiara.massey1@maryland.gov  or call 410-767-4987 with questions about this recruitment.  The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at www.dgs.maryland.gov – click on Employment on the left side of the screen. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD  21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.