Facilities Manager
Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Facilities Manager within the Office of Chief of Staff, Facilities & Support Services Section.
Won't you join us?
Job Responsibilities:
Manages the planning, development, and implementation of operational support services for a facility. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Manages subordinate supervisors and staff.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees
- Manages human resources and directs administrative activities
- Assists in planning and preparing budget documents
- Coordinates, reviews, monitors, and evaluates operational support services of a facility
- Develops and implements procedures relevant to facilities management operations
- Directs the bidding renewal of all annual service contracts for both leased and owned
- office space
- Plans, schedules, and implements facility maintenance activities
- Reviews JCAHO, Federal, State, and/or other regulatory agency information for assigned
- area to direct quality improvement activities
- Performs site visits to all DPH leased and owned facilities. (May include overnight travel.)
- Performs quality assurance checks on worked being performed by MEP partners.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of facilities management experience,
OR
Three years of experience in facilities or property management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have a strong knowledge of building trades: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical.
- Good skills and knowledge of space planning.
- Knowledge of management practices and principles. Technical expertise with building systems and regulatory bodies.
- Capable of making critical decisions in both planned and emergency situations.
- Ability to negotiate and collaborate with internal departments
- Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to deliver on allocated tasks and respond to deadlines in a timely manner.