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Salary: $7,500.00 - $8,800.00 Monthly Location : King County - Burien, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2025-06199 Department: Criminal Justice Training Commission Opening Date: 09/04/2025 Closing Date: 9/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description The duty station for this position is in King County, therefore the incumbent will receive 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed.The Opportunity: The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is recruiting for a Facilities Operations Manager to lead daily operations and facilities management of eight buildings across our 36 acre headquarters campus in Burien and provide oversight to ensure standards are met at regional campuses across the state. This leadership position oversees custodial services, building and grounds maintenance, hazardous waste management, energy conservation, and safety systems (including HVAC, plumbing, fire alarms, and elevators). This position leads a dedicated team of custodial and maintenance staff and works closely with vendors and contracted partners. This position supports the agency's mission by ensuring WSCJTC provides a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for all staff and recruits. If you are an effective leader with a strong background in facilities maintenance and are looking not only a facilities role, but a chance to ensure operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and collaboration with agency and community partners, we encourage you to apply! The Benefits: WSCJTC offers outstanding healthcare benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules. At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Duties Duties assigned to this position include (but are not limited to): • Apply strategic management principles to plan and manage projects involving outside vendors and other diverse organizations of technical professionals. • Support a diverse group of professionals by demonstrating effective leadership and modeling a strong work ethic, respectful communication, and high-quality service. This includes interviewing, selecting, training, assigning work, motivating, supervising, and evaluating subordinates' work performance. • Serve as a mentor and trainer to peers and serve as back-up to the Facilities and Capital Projects Manager when necessary. • Draft and review policies and procedures (with the Facilities and Capital Project Managers' oversight) which have a critical impact on the safety and security of the facility. • Support state-wide efforts to resource and provide contracted training areas for government agencies to provide cost effective training venues. • Aide in the oversight of contracted food service operations, land lease contracts to ensure proper code compliance and profit-sharing funds are received, and other contracted services as directed by the Facilities and Capital Projects Manager. • Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local city codes and regulations. • Ensure all guidelines set forth by the executive orders establishing sustainability and- efficiency goals for state operations. • Ensure all new construction meets industry standards and HJA code compliance. • Aide the Facilities and Capital Projects Manager in interagency agreements with county, state, and federal agencies. • Serve as Facility Unit lead/point of contact in the absence of the Facilities and Capital Projects Manager for agency sanctioned emergency response planning and operations. • Oversee and regularly report on the status and proper delegation of agency tool, key, and chemical control policies; fleet management; construction; custodial; maintenance; and other areas of facilities operations management as determined by the immediate supervisor. Make recommendations and aide in the writing of proposals regarding expenditure of funds on approved capital projects, personnel management costs, multi-million-dollar contracts, preparation, and execution of contracts with state and outside vendors related to physical plants and services. • Develop and manage agency capital projects with the budget established. This includes planning, designing, estimating, organizing, administrating, and inspecting major and minor capital building, remodeling, and repair projects. • Maintain accurate fiscal records and prepare fiscal budget requests and other reports as required. • Plans, organizes, and directs maintenance work including custodial services, building maintenance, environmental and hazardous and other waste management and recycling, energy conservation, grounds maintenance, HVAC system management, electrical, plumbing, fire and security alarms, vehicle fleet management and elevator system management. Serve as the Facilities Unit Liaison on the Agency Safety Committee bringing recommendations of the committee to Executive Staff. Qualifications Required Qualifications/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Project Management, or a related field (experience may substitute year for year for education) • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior level management experience (or equivalent level of practical experience) managing plant, fleet, capital projects, maintenance, and/or construction. • At least five (5) years of supervisory experience in positions requiring flexibility and availability for emergent needs. • Valid, unrestricted Washington State driver's license. • Exceptional understanding and skills in project planning and development, systems planning, change management, and general management experience. • Experience with risk management, safety protocol and in the planning, delivery, maintenance and operations of facilities, infrastructure and grounds. • Ability to manage multiple complex projects with varying scope and multiple stages of completion. • Effective organizational, prioritization and multitasking skills as required. • Flexibility and capability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules. • High-level experience in the administration of a complex organization including planning, organizing, and directing a diverse workforce. • Knowledge of and familiarity with all phases of capital construction projects including engineering and architectural overview, development of specifications, budgeting, permitting, bidding, and project management experience. • Excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills with deep understanding of organizational dynamics. • Ability to understand immediate and executive management goals and objectives and be able to clearly articulate these to a broad range of audiences on a wide range of projects, facilities, and safety issues. • Demonstrated ability to conceptualize broad institutional goals and systematically analyze complex issues and data. • Knowledge of or an ability to quickly gain references related to current federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the scope of duties tied to this position Preferred/Desired Qualifications: • At least ten (10) years of management experience in roles as compliance liaison with agencies such as Labor and Industry, OSHA, WISHA, EPA, Department of Ecology, etc. • At least five (5) years of budget management experience including: • Knowledge and professional experience ensuring facilities' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the Sheppard Act. • Working knowledge of environmental and energy conservation techniques, and waste/hazardous waste/recycle techniques. Supplemental Information Supplemental Information: How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically through NeoGov. Simply click the green "Apply" button in the upper right-hand corner to get started. Please attach the following to your online application: • A chronological Resume outlining your experience to date. • A Letter of Interest detailing your qualifications, and why you believe you are the best person for this role, and • A minimum of three (3) professional references who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies. We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to an interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted. Veteran's Preference Applicants who meet the required qualifications for the position and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click We thank you and are grateful for your service! Contact Us: If you have questions, contact Human Resources at WSCJTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSCJTC does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit . More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of ...