DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - UNCLASSIFIED

About the role

The Deputy Administrator of Buildings and Grounds (B&G) oversees the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, internal controls, and work performance standards for Buildings and Grounds and the Marlette Lake Water System. They ensure that established goals and objectives for each of these work units are met.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls the resources, services, and operations of the B&G and Marlette Lake sections, with a combined total of 68 employees and an annual budget of over $20 million.
  • A vital part of management and operations is ensuring that the Buildings and Grounds Section remains in compliance with NRS 331, NRS 338, and NRS 333 for operations and contract management.
• Manage and oversee budgets while adhering to NRS, NAC, SAM, and applicable policies and procedures; exercise signature authority; and plan, organize, and direct personnel and agency resources with significant impact on departmental budgets.
• Delegate budgets to adhere to constraints; maintain records and justify expenditures.
• Assist with preparation of the Section’s biennial budget and administer expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Ensure all projects are completed within the biennium in which they are funded and within budget.
• Devise and implement a cohesive safety program.
• Oversee statewide facility management, resolving issues involved in maintaining buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Manage agency chargebacks and develop comprehensive cost-estimating proposals.
• Utilize project management and analytical techniques to resolve operational issues and increase efficiency and productivity; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee efforts to provide accurate scopes of work and specifications in a timely manner to procure vendor services that meet project goals.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of principles and practices associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings and grounds, including materials and equipment.
• Work with Facility Management to devise and implement maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee the work of statewide subordinate staff in the preparation, review, and execution of new construction, equipment installation, and major remodels.
• Ensure all construction, repairs, replacements, modifications, maintenance, and assembly work are properly planned, budgeted, scheduled, and approved by the appropriate entities.
• Participate with the State Public Works Division Professional Services Section in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) planning phases; attend meetings; assist with coordination; and conduct job site inspections throughout all CIP projects.
• Manage the budget of $1.4 million for the Marlette Lake Water System.
• Aid MLWS staff in preserving and protecting local water sources; providing adequate water supply to served areas; maintaining the system to ensure dependable service to customers; and selling water under equitable and fiscally sound contractual arrangements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a confident leader with a proven track record of effecting change.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and overseeing operations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to manage and oversee statewide facility management.
• Experience with project management and analytical techniques.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations (NRS 331, NRS 338, NRS 333).

Skills

• Project management
• Financial management
• Safety management
• Construction and maintenance
• Compliance with regulations

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP). Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.