Deputy Director, Facilities Management

The purpose of this classification is to assist with the planning, directing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Facilities Management department. Provides direction and oversight for construction projects and maintenance at all County facilities managed by the Facilities Management Department. Plans, prioritizes, and directs the overall short and long-term operations and projects for assigned staff and divisions; monitors progress and performance for adherence to established department goals and objectives. Establishes daily and weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staff coverage for operations and programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Develops, communicates, and monitors policies, procedures and standards for construction and maintenance projects and contracting, and recommends improvements where indicated to provide quality service that is responsive to the community and the needs of County departments. Serves on departmental management teams in strategic planning initiatives for the departments mission, projects, and related goals and objectives for functional areas under charge; participates in policy-making initiatives. Confers with Facilities Managem