About the Position:
San Joaquin County General Service Department is seeking an experienced leader to provide oversight, direction and guidance in meeting the department’s mission. In collaboration with the Director of General Services, this role will foster a creative, collaborative and progressive work force by leading, managing and administering the programs, projects, functions, budgets, and activities of the General Services Department.
This position oversees departmental compliance with state, federal and local requirements, regulations and policies, and acts in the absence of the Director as required. This role offers the opportunity to shape initiatives, guide teams, support key-decision making, and elevate key County, Facility, and Parks and Recreation services. We welcome applications that bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence.
This is a Senior Management level position in San Joaquin County, operates on an at-will basis, is exempt from civil service, and reports directly to the Director of General Services.
About the Department:
The General Services Department is a division of the County Administrator’s Office. With a staff of 115, and an operating budget of $169.9 million. It oversees two operating units: Facilities Management and Parks and Recreation, which includes the Micke Grove Zoo. The General Services team strives to fulfill the mission of the General Services Department. The mission is to provide sound stewardship of county resources, to provide extraordinary customer service, to plan, organize, and deliver projects and services that support customers’ needs, interest and priorities, and to develop and maintain safe and clean parks.
Typical Duties:
· May provide direct oversight for one or more departmental units/divisions.
· Assists with the development and implementation of departmental quality control and quality improvement programs and initiatives.
· Analyzes and monitors performance indicators and ensures that departmental operations meet established standards
· Assists with directing the activities of departmental staff through subordinate managers and supervisors; selects staff and evaluates performance; reviews and takes action on disciplinary matters.
· Assists with the development of operational policies and procedures; analyzes and interprets existing and proposed federal, state and local legislation, policies, procedures and other directives to determine impact on operations.
· Leads or assists with the preparation, presentation, and administration of departmental budgets; analyzes fiscal information and recommends cost efficiency options.
· Assists with the effective development and utilization of technology to improve departmental systems and processes.
· Analyzes and summarizes complex narrative information and statistical data; prepares or supervises the preparation of reports for County management as well as federal, state, or other external agencies.
· Prepares Board of Supervisors’ reports and related documents; makes presentations to groups, and individuals, including boards and commissions.
Approximate Annual Base Salary:
$164,460- $199,903
Benefits:
In addition to the base salary, the County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health insurance, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include:
· 2% employer contribution to the County’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
· Vacation cash-out up to 8 days annually
· 1937 Retirement Act plan with CALPERS reciprocity
· 125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan
· 12 days of sick leave annually (unlimited accumulation)
· 15 days of vacation leave (20 days after 10 years and 23 days after 20 years)
· 14 paid holidays per year
· 10 days administrative leave per year
Desirable Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in business or public administration, engineering, architecture, facilities maintenance/management, Parks and Recreation Administration, or a related area.
Experience: Five years of administrative or management experience in a public agency, including experience managing and maintaining facilities as well as one or both of the following areas: parks and recreation, and/or property management.