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Overview & Benefits
Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.
For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:
https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire
General Summary
$144,535- $193,647Are you a strategic leader who enjoys overseeing large-scale operations while helping shape the future of public facilities and services? Oakland County is seeking a dynamic professional to help lead the Facilities Management Department. In this role, you will oversee critical operational divisions, support long-range capital planning, and help ensure County facilities and services operate efficiently and effectively for employees and the public.
What You’ll Do
• Help direct the operations of the Facilities Management Department across multiple service areas.
• Provide oversight and support for the Support Services Division.
• Collaborate with the Director of Facilities Management on strategic planning and long-range capital improvement initiatives.
• Support the planning and development of capital projects related to County facilities, including buildings, campus roads, parking lots, utilities, materials management, and the County vehicle fleet.
• Assist with the preparation and management of the department’s annual budget.
• Present budget updates, project proposals, and progress reports to the County Board of Commissioners and committee meetings.
• Assist in developing departmental programs, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Participate in cost and feasibility studies and evaluate alternatives for proposed projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports and project documentation.
• Utilize Countywide and department-specific software systems to support operations and reporting.
Why You’ll Love It
• Play a key role in maintaining and improving facilities that serve the entire Oakland County community.
• Work on impactful capital improvement projects that shape the County’s infrastructure.
• Collaborate with leadership and decision-makers on strategic initiatives.
• Lead and support diverse operational teams across multiple service areas.
• Contribute to efficient, high-quality services that support County departments and residents.
Minimum Qualifications
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field of study.
Have at least seven (7) years of full-time work experience in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity in commercial or institutional building maintenance, building construction, facilities planning, or capital improvement, or related area.
Experience managing multiple facilities, in multiple physical locations.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
Ability to critically assess situations, effectively plan and implement plans, and work effectively under stress, with deadlines and changes in work priorities.
Considerable familiarity with current professional trends, personal computers, software, and activities of professional and technical associations.
Considerable ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental policies and objectives.
Considerable ability to lead in a proactive, strategic, and solution-oriented method.
Considerable ability to compile statistics, decipher pertinent information, and present oral and written financial, operational and other types of departmental reports to officials and other interested groups or individuals at Commissioners' meetings.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Proven success with growing and developing a strong leadership team across various divisions and/or units.
Reasonable ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.
Certificated Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certifications and/or training.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Working through one or more subordinate manager(s) or supervisor(s), plans, directs, makes staffing decisions and exercises control over the assigned areas within the Facilities Management Department. Exercises managerial authority over professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division which includes  Heating Plant Operations, Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, Building Maintenance and Architectural Maintenance and the Support Services Division which includes Vehicle Operations, Mail Operations, Record Retention, Food Services and Auction Services.
Responsible for overseeing and managing the Facilities Culture Committee.
Responsible for compiling the monthly reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and presents as needed at the meetings.
Assists with preparation of the County’s capital improvement plan.
Assist with the planning and budgeting functions of the short- and long-range operations of the department.
Participates in cost and feasibility studies, alternatives to proposed project plans, and related technical reports, presents findings to County Executive and the Board of Commissioners.
Assists with the preparation of the department budget. Presents budget, project proposals, progress reports at the County Board of Commissioner meetings and committee reviews.
Assists in the development of department programs, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure the efficient maintenance of County facilities.
Monitors the development and progress of County facilities projects to ensure compliance with design specifications and timely completion of projects.
Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with the County Executive, administration, elected officials, supervisors, community agencies and the general public.
Attends various staff, board, committee, and subcommittee meetings.
Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
Supervises the administration of the department’s budget and needs, supervising the approval and justifying the expenditure of allocated funds to the divisions.
Supports, mentors, and coaches managers of Facilities Maintenance & Operations and Support Services divisions to assist in their growth and development as leaders and addresses performance on a regular basis
Ensures that communication with County Executive Administration is transparent and timely.
Work collaboratively with the Oakland County’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer to ensure that sustainability efforts directly address equity and inclusion in all policies, programs and priorities throughout the County.
Works collaboratively with the Oakland County’s Sustainability Officer to integrate sustainability efforts in all policies, programs and priorities throughout the County.
Is a member of the County’s Emergency Response Team and is available 24/7 for emergency response calls.
Attends and participates in Labor Relations meeting and negotiations with multiple labor unions.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information using tact and diplomacy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical office environment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Union*
*If applicable
EEO Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Inclusion Statement
Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.
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