Director - Energy and Physical Plant

Position Purpose

Provides overall management of the Wake County School System’s (WCPSS) Energy and Physical Plant function of Maintenance and Operations. The department is comprised of Energy Management, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and other licensed trade shops.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principals, practices, and procedures of public-school system policies and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point;
• Google Apps;
• Considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Skills in effective leadership of adults, including coaching, evaluation, and team building among a variety of stakeholders;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts and feedback;
• Ability to read and interpret technical guidelines, project specifications, and design drawings;
• Ability to analyze system processes to identify and correct inefficiencies, optimizing use of limited resources;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to assess department needs and develop and implement long range plant to meet goals;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, contractors, vendors, and external agencies.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field;
• Five years of experience in facilities management, design, construction, or related areas;
• Demonstrated successful leadership and managerial experience;
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold or the ability to obtain within one year a registration as a professional engineer or architect in North Carolina.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides overall management of Maintenance and Operations Energy and Physical Plant program.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive annual work plan.
• Develops methodologies to continuously improve department efficiencies, including identifying lessons-learned and proposing guideline changes.
• Contributes to development and review of plans for projects.
• Remains abreast of developments in school facility maintenance and operations.
• Prepares and manages the department budget.
• Reviews for accuracy and consistency all documents for publication.
• Effectively educate and communicate long range needs and plans for the district.
• Provides oversight of the WCPSS procedure and policy compliance to ensure sound business principals.
• Manages work and tracks departmental performance.
• Collaborates with WCPSS departments to identify needs.
• Responsible for staff selection, placement, development, training, and employee performance management.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• This job operates in an indoor and outdoor environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers.
• The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, contractors, vendors, and external agencies.
• Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• The work occasionally requires driving automotive equipment.
• Visits to construction sites, schools, and administrative office around Wake County require frequent driving and walking.