Executive Director - Facilities

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VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent

Job Summary Steward the Facilities That Serve Our Community! El Paso County is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Facilities Director to oversee the buildings and spaces that support essential county services. From daily operations and maintenance to major renovations, capital improvements, and space planning, this executive leader will help keep county facilities safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community.

As a member of the County’s Executive Team, the Facilities Director will work collaboratively across departments and lead with a strong commitment to public service, accountability, trust, and transparency. Using facility condition assessments, asset information, performance measures, and lifecycle costs, the director will help set clear priorities and make responsible, data-driven recommendations about county resources.

This is an opportunity to responsibly manage the County’s buildings and infrastructure, support employees who depend on these facilities, and strengthen the plans and systems that keep them working well for the public - today and into the future.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Hiring Range: $160,000.00 - $181,390.00 annually

This is an in-person position. This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, subject to change.

HOW TO APPLY:

For first consideration, apply as soon as possible. Submit a resume and cover letter using the apply button above!

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This position provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Facilities Department, including facilities operations and maintenance, capital improvements, space planning, and real property administration. Oversees the planning, maintenance, and improvement of County-owned and leased facilities to support safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of County services. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participates as an integral member of the County’s Executive Team to develop and guide the County’s vision and strategic goals. Exhibits and promotes the County’s Core Values: service focused, collaborative, accountable, trustworthy, and transparent.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the Facilities Department, including facilities operations and maintenance, capital improvements, space planning, and real property administration. Establishes departmental objectives, priorities, and service standards consistent with the County’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Advises Executive Leadership, Elected Officials, and department heads on facility needs, priorities, and service delivery. Presents recommendations and project updates to the Board of County Commissioners and oversees communication regarding maintenance, construction, and service disruptions.
• Develops and administers departmental operating and capital budgets. Oversees expenditures, allocates resources, and develops financial plans to support current operations and long-term facility needs.
• Directs long-range facilities and capital improvement planning, including facility condition assessments, deferred maintenance, asset renewal and replacement, and space utilization. Prioritizes investments based on operational needs, risk, lifecycle costs, and available funding.
• Oversees building operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, and energy and utility management to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient facilities that support County services.
• Directs capital construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects. Oversees project scope, design, budgets, schedules, quality, and delivery.
• Oversees development of specifications and solicitations, evaluation of bids and proposals, contractor selection recommendations, and contract administration in coordination with Procurement and the County Attorney’s Office.
• Participates in real property acquisitions, dispositions, and leases, including working with real estate professionals, within delegated authority and subject to required approvals.
• Oversees identification and correction of facility-related safety and environmental hazards and compliance with applicable building, fire and life safety, accessibility, and environmental requirements. Coordinates with responsible departments, regulatory agencies, and applicable professionals.
• Leads departmental managers and staff; establishes performance expectations, evaluates results, resolves escalated issues, and directs workforce planning and employee development.
• Directs the use of facilities management systems, asset information, and performance measures to evaluate service delivery, maintenance effectiveness, building performance, and costs. Monitors industry developments and implements improvements to departmental practices and operations.
• Addresses escalated facility concerns, citizen complaints, and requests for information, coordinating timely resolution with appropriate staff and departments.
• Directs facilities-related emergency response and restoration activities in coordination with other County departments to support continuity of operations. Responds to urgent situations outside normal business hours as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Essential Competencies and Traits:

• Anticipates and addresses difficult issues with courage, candor, professionalism, and the highest ethical standards.
• Orchestrates and aligns the strategic vision of the County and Department at all levels of the organization, anticipating and planning for future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough innovations and strategies.
• Engages, inspires, and instills trust at all levels, creating a positive culture in which people are motivated to do their best to help the Department achieve its objectives.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple internal and external stakeholders while effectively building collaborative relationships.
• Guides and supports the training of staff with integrity and consistency while establishing and communicating clear performance expectations.

Supervision Exercised: This classification requires managing and monitoring work performance of a department including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.

Supervision Received: Receives minimal and broad direction. This classification typically performs job duties with broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine the effectiveness of job performance.Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of facilities operations, building systems, maintenance practices, construction, and capital asset management. Ability to evaluate technical recommendations from architects, engineers, and other specialists.
• Knowledge of real estate acquisition, disposition, leasing, and property management. Ability to evaluate facility conditions, operational risks, lifecycle costs, and space needs to establish long-term maintenance and capital investment priorities.
• Knowledge of operating and capital budgeting, financial forecasting, cost analysis, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of applicable building, fire and life safety, accessibility, environmental, procurement, and real property requirements affecting County facilities and departmental operations.
• Ability to develop and implement departmental plans and initiatives that advance the County Strategic Plan and improve operational effectiveness.
• Ability to lead managers and multidisciplinary staff, objectively evaluate performance, and develop organizational capability.
• Ability to use facilities management systems, asset information, and performance measures to evaluate operations and guide decisions.
• Ability to evaluate complex operational, technical, and financial information; assess risks and alternatives; and make sound decisions consistent with County priorities and delegated authority.
• Must be customer-service oriented; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, including the ability to effectively deliver presentations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Elected Officials, County employees, community agencies, vendors, and the public.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, architecture, real estate, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Five years of demonstrated managerial and administrative leadership experience.
• Eight years of experience in facilities management, building operations, capital construction, real property management, or a closely related field.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, architecture, real estate, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Ten years of demonstrated managerial and administrative leadership experience.
• Experience directing facilities operations and capital improvements across a diverse portfolio of buildings.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment based on regular access to the Sheriff's Office buildings, systems, and/or networks.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Work Conditions Duties are performed in an office environment with travel to construction and environmental work sites. May be exposed to hazardous conditions at construction work sites. This position requires flexibility in being available after hours and on weekends, as needed. The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Onsite health centers
• Onsite fitness centers
• Reach Your Peak wellness program
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Deferred compensation (457b)

Click on links for detailed benefits information and the El Paso County Retirement Plan website.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.