Director - Department of Physical Services

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, organizes and evaluates through subordinate management personnel, the activities of the divisions: Administrative (which includes Fiscal and Personnel Liaison), Custodial/Special Events, Mailing and Shipping, Warehouse, Planning and Development, Construction and Maintenance and Engineering; engaged in the physical maintenance and improvement of the Capitol Complex and other facilities utilized by the office of the Secretary of State throughout the State.
• Captors and directs activities for Physical Services in three Chicago locations.
• Directs public relations, personnel management and budgetary management functions for the Department; negotiates with bargaining agents of organized labor for employees within the Department; establishes and maintains working relationships with other local union officials.
• Mets and works with subordinate management staff and/or management of other departments to coordinate program activities and resolve administrative or operational problems.
• Implements and formulates policies and procedures for the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years experience managing a large operation, with four (4) years experience in the construction and maintenance field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Experience with state government and state projects preferred, but not required.

Benefits

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