Facility Operations Specialist

About the role

This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office.

Responsibilities

• Cook up agency-wide facilities management, including coordination of staff moves, managing archived materials, and surplus services.
• Oversee the Agency's Safety Committee, manage ergonomic assessments for employees, assist manager in planning and problem-solving facilities issues, and recommend policy and standards for agency operations.
• Represent ODE at all Capital Construction Projects at the School for the Deaf.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in building construction, industrial engineering or related field AND one year of experience planning, scheduling, or coordinating facility system maintenance and construction projects; OR Four years of experience planning, scheduling or coordination facility system maintenance or construction projects.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Facilities Coordination: Demonstrated experience coordinating facilities operations, maintenance requests, or capital construction projects, preferably in a government or public sector setting.
• Deaf Culture Awareness: Experience working or collaborating with the Deaf community, Deaf-serving organizations, or in settings requiring Deaf Culture awareness; ASL proficiency is preferred but not required.
• Workplace Safety: Experience applying workplace safety practices, such as OSHA compliance, ergonomic assessments, emergency or evacuation planning, or safety committee participation.
• Technical Systems: Experience using computerized maintenance management, asset management, or similar work order and tracking systems to manage requests or maintain records.
• Priority Management: Experience managing competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects, service requests, or deadlines.
• Communication and Collaboration: Experience preparing written materials such as procedures, plans, or reports, and coordinating with internal staff, vendors, contractors, or partner agencies.

Benefits

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the attributes listed. Our Agency Mission And Office Culture The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well-rounded, and equitable education system.

Skills

The Oregon Department of Education is looking for a Facility Operations Specialist who can coordinate agency-wide facilities management, oversee the Agency's Safety Committee, and represent ODE at all Capital Construction Projects at the School for the Deaf. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $4,738 – $7,247 ($5,067 - $7,751 PERS). The salary range reflects a non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

Schedule

This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office.