Chief Facilities Officer

Title: Chief Facilities Officer
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Fairfax County - 059
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experienced (Up to $160,000/yr)
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
General Description:
This position will lead the administrative, operational, and financial affairs of Facilities, serving as the college's Chief Facilities Officer and the Director of Facilities Planning. This position provides strategic leadership for the core day-to-day functions and business matters pertaining to a wide scope of responsibilities and operating units within the College, coordinating with System Office program and project managers for capital projects and managing architectural, engineering and construction services for local non-capital projects.
Duties and Tasks:

• Leads and manages all environmental compliance oversight and activities; the college's key and lock systems; buildings and grounds management, facilities maintenance and trades work, and vehicle fleet operations.
• Cultivates strong and meaningful relationships with the NOVA Administrative Council members, members of the VCCS System Office and key campus/college contacts by focusing on customer service and collaboration.
• Create and maintain a positive working environment and team dedicated to realizing the academic vision of each Provost for their respective campus.

Special Assignments:

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications:
KSAs:

• An understanding of environmental compliance requirements, particularly related to storm-water management.
• A knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
• Excellent communications skills are needed, including the ability to deliver clear, focused explanations of complex issues for varied audiences.
• The director must be a proven team builder who works inclusively and must be able to demonstrate a commitment to service delivery to all customers, stakeholders and interact effectively with administrators, community leaders, employees, students, legislators, and other constituent groups on a broad range of sensitive topics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in leadership positions with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in managing large budgets focusing on internal controls and compliance.
• Experience managing facilities planning efforts; managing capital and non-capital construction projects; scheduling of both major and minor maintenance activities and programs for multiple buildings on widely separated locations.
• Experience supervising and motivating a large number of professional staff and trades workers with a wide array of responsibilities in a diverse environment .

Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:

• Experience in the public sector and/or a public institution of higher education is preferred.
• Experience working within the VCCS and/or Commonwealth of Virginia is desired.
• Experience in the management of a widely varied vehicle fleet, as well as vehicle maintenance garage operations.
• Experience with CPSM. The following certifications: CCM, CEM, CFM, VCCO.
• Certification or the ability to obtain certification as a Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in Virginia within six months of employment.
• Successful experience managing financial resources in a State system to maximize their effectiveness is critical.