School Facilities Program Manager
Role summary
The Agency of Education (AOE) is seeking a School Facilities Program Manager to oversee coordinated school facility efforts between the AOE and Vermont school systems. This role involves acting as a liaison with schools on facility operations, managing the state school facilities dashboard, developing training and certification programs for Facilities Managers, and advising on state energy management, financing, and construction funding. The position also supports school safety, infrastructure, and readiness assessments, and provides recommendations for construction rulemaking and support during emergencies. Strong technical knowledge of school facilities and effective stakeholder communication are essential.
Overview
The Agency of Education (AOE) Safe and Healthy Schools Division seeks a qualified School Facilities Program Manager to manage coordinated school facility efforts between AOE and Vermont school systems. This position will act as a liaison with schools and school districts on efforts related to school facilities operations.
Upon hire, a successful candidate will support the Agency's efforts to manage the state school facilities dashboard, develop a strategic plan to address statewide school maintenance training and certification for designated School Facilities Managers, and provide input to legislators regarding State Energy Management/Financing for Schools and School Construction Funding. This position will also support school safety and infrastructure efforts, with a focus on safe school assessment and yearly facilities readiness.
Examples of work will include:
- Manage the state Facilities Assessment Dashboard and provide ongoing technical assistance and training to school teams on how to utilize the dashboard tools to support operational (maintenance) and budgetary (capital) planning
- Develop an annual school safety assessment plan in partnership with AOE School Safety team and Dept. of Public Safety
- Provide recommendations and technical assistance to school administrators during times of major operational disruption, change, or closure
- Develop recommendations for future school construction rulemaking, including a review of state education specifications for school facilities
- Provide ongoing support to the State Aid for School Construction Advisory Board
- Provide support for school and district administrators during statewide emergencies and/or natural disasters
Successful candidates must have strong technical knowledge of school facilities management and infrastructure and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Experience with capital planning, specifically within a school or school environment, is preferred.
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with State policies. Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Who May Apply
This position, School Facilities Program Manager (Job Requisition #55084), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Courtney.OBrien@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, but some travel will require private means of transportation. Duties may require some time outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to assist the CFO and department/agency heads in testifying before the Legislature.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree or higher in occupational safety, construction management, business administration or related field AND six (6) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.
OR
High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Facilities management experience, or relevant training/certification strongly preferred.
Experience in a school or school environment.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
