Facilities Director at Facilities Director in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Under the direction of the elected County Executive, the Facilities Director manages all areas of operation,
maintenance, and planning of all physical plants and properties for Champaign County. As a critical member
of the County Executive's Office, the Facilities Director oversees the County's capital projects and facilities
plan.

The Facilities Director supervises and is assisted by one full-time Building and Grounds Manager and an
Administrative Assistant. The Physical Plant department includes 10.5 full time custodians, 7 full time
maintenance workers, 3 full time skilled trade workers.

The Facilities Director operates with considerable independence and requires tact, judgment, and
discretion. The position requires knowledge of and collaboration with all County offices and departments to
best provide physical operational support in their statutory obligations. The Facilities Director is heavily
involved in training and emergency preparedness for the building and staff.

This position works closely with the Chief Information Officer to ensure the physical capacity of County
properties is compatible and supportive of the technological needs.

The Facilities Director position is an administrative position and needs an individual who can provide high
level oversight to day-to-day operations while focusing on identifying, leading, and managing big picture
facility issues for the County

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in facilities
  management, construction management or
  related field and responsible facilities
  maintenance experience (5-7 years) involving the
  maintenance and repair of building and grounds,
  electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications
  operation systems, as well as experience in
  supervising a staff of maintenance personnel; or
  any equivalent combination of education and
  experience that would provide the above noted
  knowledge, skills and abilities.
• A valid driver's license
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working
  relationships with the Champaign County Board,
  county elected and appointed officials, county
  employees, labor unions, and representatives of
  government agencies.
• Experience working in a government entity
  preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of the procedures,
  techniques, and materials used in building
  construction.
• Considerable knowledge of construction
  languages, processes, contracting procedures, and
  project management.
• Knowledge of city building codes, federal
  regulatory requirements such as the Americans
  with Disabilities Act, and the State of Illinois
  Accessibility Code/Environmental Barriers Act.
  Demonstrated support for and consultation with a
  leadership team on facility matters; the ability to
  develop long-range plans and cost analyses to
  support sound decision-making.
• Have a strong interest and ability to be a member
  of a team and supervise employees, creating an
  environment of trust, integrity, and mentorship
  where employees respect one another and where
  the Department consistently functions with a high
  level of customer service.
• Have a demonstrated ability to provide strategic
  leadership, develop protocols for safety and
  Have proven verbal communication and listening
  skills, both one-on-one and in group settings,
  treating everyone in a professional and respectful
  manner.
• Be technologically savvy and have a demonstrated
  record of understanding and utilizing technology
  systems and procedures to monitor and measure
  departmental productivity and provide timely
  information. Possess proficiency in Microsoft Word,
  PowerPoint and Excel and general working
  knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP)
  systems

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