Facilities Division Manager

About the Opportunity

The Washington County Facilities Division Manager leads the Operation & Maintenance, Real Estate & Planning, and Capital Programs to ensure strategic planning, construction, and responsible stewardship of county-owned and leased facilities. The position reports to the Director of Facilities, Fleet, and Parks and provides leadership to supervisory, technical, and support staff while fostering a collaborative and safety-focused work environment. Responsibilities include creating a 5‑year capital improvement plan, developing a $23 M annual operating budget, developing policies, directing workflow, and guiding long‑term planning and performance improvements. The Facilities Division Manager provides strategic leadership to a diverse team‑oriented workforce. This role is responsible for motivating, developing, and supporting staff by promoting professional growth, encouraging transparency, and upholding accountability across the Division. The Manager ensures a safe and productive workplace by providing coaching when needed, overseeing performance improvement efforts, and supporting comprehensive safety and training programs. The position requires strong leadership and clear oral and written communication to effectively interpret, apply, and explain County policies and procedures within assigned areas of responsibility. The Facilities Division Manager represents the Division before the Board of Commissioners as needed, and handles inquiries or complaints with professionalism, fairness, and tact. This role also plays a key part in building and maintaining strategic partnerships across the County and representing the organization within external associations and trade groups. Through collaborative leadership, the Facilities Division Manager helps advance the Division’s mission and supports high‑quality service delivery to County departments and the broader community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operation & Maintenance, Real Estate & Planning, and Capital Programs.
• Report to the Director of Facilities, Fleet, and Parks and provide leadership to supervisory, technical, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative and safety‑focused work environment.
• Create a 5‑year capital improvement plan.
• Develop a $23 M annual operating budget.
• Develop policies and direct workflow.
• Guide long‑term planning and performance improvements.
• Provide strategic leadership to a diverse team‑oriented workforce.
• Motivate, develop, and support staff by promoting professional growth, transparency, and accountability.
• Ensure a safe and productive workplace through coaching, performance improvement oversight, and safety/training programs.
• Interpret, apply, and explain County policies and procedures with strong oral and written communication.
• Represent the Division before the Board of Commissioners as needed and handle inquiries/complaints professionally.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across the County and represent the organization in external associations and trade groups.
• Advance the Division’s mission and support high‑quality service delivery to County departments and the community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Principles and practices of management and supervision, strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
• Principles and practices of organizational, administrative and personnel management, supervision, professional development, and performance evaluation.
• Best practices for representing the County in contacts with internal and external audiences.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information to others.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Address and resolve complaints tactfully in a fair and positive manner.
• Lead, motivate, and support division staff to foster a healthy and successful workforce.
• Communicate orally and in writing, including making presentations, to convey complex and technical information understandably to various community groups, elected and appointed officials, and the public.
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply County policy and procedures governing assigned areas of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad spectrum of people in a diverse workforce and community.
• Provide leadership and direction within a diverse, team‑oriented work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field* AND four (4) years of documented experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• OR Associate's Degree in a related field* AND six (6) years of documented experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• OR Six (6) years of documented experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Related fields include, but are not limited to: Engineering, Project Management, HVAC, Building Science, Construction Management, Facilities or Property Management, and Management.

Additional Requirements

• Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver's license, and/or obtain additional training, licenses, or certificates.

About the Department/Division

The Facilities, Fleet, and Parks Department is collaborative, service‑driven, and dedicated to supporting county operations and public spaces. The department values clear communication, accountability, and teamwork. Employees take pride in their work, uphold high standards of customer service, and represent the department with a positive, solutions‑focused approach. Through consistent reliability and a commitment to excellence, the department plays a vital role in supporting county leadership, partner departments, and the community we serve. The department includes four Divisions made up of highly skilled teams across multiple trades who provide maintenance, repair, operational support, and emergency response services for county facilities, vehicles, parks, and the county fair. The four Divisions led by Division Managers work collaboratively to support and participate with department management to achieve County and Department goals. The focus of the Facilities Division is on maximizing the value of our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and project management system to support key performance metrics, improve preventative maintenance tracking and planning, and ensure effective project delivery. Our teams are known for their strong work ethic, professionalism, and ability to adapt quickly to changing needs. Staff routinely manage a wide range of planned, reactive, and emergency work, ensuring essential services remain safe, functional, and accessible to the community.

Selection Process

You can review our standard selection process here.

Pay

Job Type: Regular
Pay Range: $124,932.36 - $159,407.88
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Study Notice

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to