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Job Description FAC MGR 2 Working Title Senior Director, Auxiliary Facilities Services
Job Code 000391 Grade 26
Department Name Auxiliary Facilities Services - D01208 Department Head Heidi Scribner
Supervisor Heidi Scribner Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
006957 FAC SUPV 2 1.0
005188 CUSTODIAL SUPV 2 1.0
005195 FAC MGT SPEC 3 1.0
007078 FAC PROJECT MGT SPEC 3 1.0
000538 SKLD CRAFTS TRADES MGR 1 1.0

Generic Scope
Oversees through subordinate managers a large department or multiple smaller units, OR manages a highly specialized technical function/team. Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate managers. Determines objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines strategies for a program with organization-wide impact.

Custom Scope
Establishes objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate professionals or managers. Reviews and approves recommendations for facilities management and related programs. Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing facilities management resources. Involved in developing, modifying and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s). Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services, the Senior Director, Auxiliary Facilities Services will oversee the maintenance, custodial, resource management and unit administrative operations for Auxiliary Services owned/operated properties across campus with 24/7/365 responsibility. Auxiliary Services is comprised of Housing Services, Dining & Hospitality Services, Early Childhood Education, Transportation Services, Campus Business Services, and Finance & Business Operations. Auxiliary Facilities Services is responsible for the upkeep and long-term health of over 105 buildings/structures totaling approximately 2.6M sf. The position has direct oversight of 5 career staff with secondary supervision to over 100 FTE team members. Manages minor capital/major maintenance projects; FFE (furniture, fixtures & equipment) specification and procurement; emergency planning and response; work order systems/processes; liaise to campus grounds & fire safety units; provides guidance and expertise to other Auxiliary Services unit operational staff. Serves on the Auxiliary Services senior leadership team and collaborates with colleagues on high level decision making and organizational strategies. Ensures clean, well-maintained facilities that comply with campus/county/state/federal health and safety regulations along with delivering high quality service to a variety of customers. Will work closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor on several critical areas including establishment of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program, short- and long-term project priorities, budgeting, development of future facilities, workforce planning and optimization of resources. Holds delegated authority on behalf of the department in order to address deferred maintenance issues through project management processes. Works closely with campus partners such as Planning, Design & Construction, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Services, Procurement, Fire Marshal, Risk Management and UCPD in order to advance projects and comply with campus/UC policies.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training in architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
8 - 13 years of related experience. Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred
Facilities management experience of larger scale portfolios. Required
Higher education facilities experience. Preferred
Experience with formal work order systems or tracking program for repair needs and aging reporting. Preferred
Demonstrated experience writing spec and scope sheets as well as researching options with new construction projects. Preferred
Experience in a union represented environment. Preferred

License Requirements
License Requirement
License or certificate to practice in at least one of the above professions. Required
Valid Drivers License Required

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
License or certificate to practice in at least one of the above professions. Required

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Provides leadership, direction and expertise to department, projects or decentralized facilities management and construction activities.
  • Overall leader of Auxiliary Facilities Services and Projects team, comprised of over 100 FTE and 4 functional teams. Responsibility across the Auxiliary Services portfolio which is geographically dispersed, comprised of different facility types and of varying age/condition. Uses appropriate management and maintenance/construction practices and solutions. Directly oversees budgets and scheduling issues for assigned projects, ensuring within budget and on-time results.
30
Responsible for the coordination, planning and implementation of all general or specialty facility and capital projects with minimal oversight from Capital Projects and also serves as the primary contact with Capital Projects.
  • Responsible for the coordination, planning and implementation of all maintenance projects (routine, emergency, minor/major cap). Serves as the primary contact with campus Planning, Design & Construction, Fire Marshal, EH&S, Facilities, Riverside Public Utilities, other city/county constituents and external contractors/vendors. Departmental decision-maker on projects keeping costs and timelines in mind. Establishes strong documentation and tracking; provides regular reports and risk assessments to Auxiliary Services senior leadership. Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with both campus and external entities. Ensure end user needs are well articulated and understood on all Auxiliary Services projects.
20
Manages multiple projects on behalf of multiple facilities which may be administrative, specialty research labs, or teaching labs.
  • Manages multiple maintenance efforts through supervisory and program staff who hold responsibility for multiple facilities. Ensures work being performed by unit staff is done in a safe manner that meets Auxiliary Services and campus standards.
20
Assumes full responsibility for staffing, budgets, costs and human resource-related activities pertaining to department staff members.
10
Functions as primary point person for all facilities-related emergency repair occurrences and ensures on-call staff are supported and communicating incident and needs. Analyzes incident details, affected parties; plans emergency project scope and works closely with Risk Management on insurance process and liability assessment. Maintains documentation for claims and audits.
10
Makes discretionary decisions on the department's behalf, reviewing extra costs, attending the owner-contractor-architect weekly meetings, etc.
5
Ensures all systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, meet University and organization standards.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Thorough knowledge of engineering and/or architectural design and concepts. Required
Thorough knowledge of industry best practices. Required
Leadership skills to mentor and develop professional staff. Required
Ability to facilitate and collaborate with various internal and external constituencies on strategic short- and long -term facilities planning, management and building construction. Required
Demonstrated trades/skilled crafts work knowledge. Required
Knowledge of budget development and short/long term financial projections to meet facility needs. Required
Understanding of union environment with demonstrated ability to work within Collective Bargaining Agreements and participating in joint labor meetings, grievances and contract negotiations. Required
Ability to develop high quality service standards, training programs and unit/team goals. Required
Computer skills with commonly used programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and shared drives). Required
Knowledge of human resources procedures, including staffing, hiring, training, disciplinary action, termination, and performance management. Required
Broad knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, compliance, and internal/external policies. Required
Understanding of emergency planning, response and recovery processes and EOC's. Preferred
Working knowledge and/or experience of UC systems, polices, procedures and regulations. Preferred
Knowledge of sustainable practices, LEED items as pertains to facilities improvements. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required
Public Driving Record Required
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI. Required
Must be available for on-call emergencies and other time sensitive issues. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • University owned vehicles

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : Occasionally

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : Yes
  • Is around moving machinery : Yes
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : Yes
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : Yes
  • Fumes : No
  • Other : Required to visit work sites around campus which may be in process of repair and/or full on construction.

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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