PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

EMPLOYEE SERVICES

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728

Open: June 6, 2018 Close: First Screening of applications-June 20, 2018

POSITION: Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations

District Office/Booth Building

SALARY: Based on the 2017 - 2018 Salary Schedule

$111,050-131,893 (DOQ)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 226-Day Contract

Position Begins: July 1, 2018 or Immediately

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, Family Medical, Veba, Professional Dues, Travel, 22 vacation days, Personal Leave, Retirement Plans, Supplemental Days, and Professional Development

POSITION INFORMATION:

The Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations oversees and provides primary leadership for all support services in the district including transportation, nutrition services, and maintenance and custodial services. The Executive Director coordinates the district school safety, security, and emergency preparedness initiatives and serves as the district-level contact for city and county security and law enforcement agencies. The Executive Director provides district-level guidance and support for the district’s safety and risk management program.

Pasco is a rich, culturally diverse, vibrant community, and has been one of the fastest growing districts in the state for over ten years. As a result, the district has sustained an ambitious capital projects program, and will open four new schools by 2021. The total combined budget for 2017-2018 was over $250 million, supporting over 18,000 students.

THE DISTRICT SEEKS A CANDIDATE WITH:

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, project management, business administration, or related field, or a combination of training, education or experience may be substituted for degree
Minimum of 5 years successful administrative experience in a school district, large public agency, or comparable setting.
Demonstrated facilities, maintenance and operations related experience in large or complex organizations, and at least three years of experience serving in a supervisory role.
Preferred candidate will have demonstrated effective strategic planning, management, and leadership skills within a school district or comparable environment.
Proven ability to articulate a vision, direction, and leadership in providing support to schools and departments.
Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and work effectively with diverse elements of a community.
Demonstrated leadership and experience in supervision and evaluation of staff.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully interact with government agencies in a variety of business settings.
Strong analytical skills, including ability to engage in systems thinking and consider organizational impacts from multiple sources.
Knowledge and experience in working with diverse populations.
Strong administrative skills, including supervision, budgeting, planning, goal setting, and organization.
Demonstrated ability to build a positive culture and develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with employees and the community.
Proven track record of creating a department atmosphere of exemplary internal customer service.
Ability to work independently, utilize sound professional judgment, and act with integrity in upholding, modeling, and establishing accountability for high professional and ethical standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides strong executive leadership by actively supporting the Superintendent and Board of Directors' goals and initiatives, and participating as ane engaged member of the leadership team.
Promotes and communicates the District’s mission, vision, and goals by effectively communicating support service efforts across the district to various stakeholders to ensure an excellent customer service environment; clearly and succinctly communicates district information to community stakeholders.
Works collaboratively with the Capital Programs Department, Fiscal Services, Information Systems, and Instructional Services to provide the appropriate support services for the successful delivery of the District's educational programs; leads the development and implementation of the district's safety program including the district crisis response plan.
Administers and interprets statutes, regulations, and policies related to the responsibilities of transportation, nutrition services, facilities, and safety and security.
Provide leadership in the development and administration of district-wide facilities, maintenance and operations programs, nutrition services, and transportation services
Supports directors with budget planning, projects and initiatives and monitors the transportation, nutrition services, and maintenance/custodial budgets to ensure funds are properly utilized to implement organizational objectives
Engages with and develops collaborative, professional relationships with various city and county agency officials to ensure effective and productive community government and agency partnerships.
Serves as the district contact for city and county agencies including law enforcement officials as it relates to district crisis response planning.
Visible in schools and community; engages building administrators in planning for changes or activities related to school site and district-level operational processes
Leads and supports the district transportation services to ensure a strong customer service approach in collaboration with the school administration and support staff.
Works with the director to assure a safe working environment for staff and safe transportation for students
Assures efficient and effective transportation routing
Responds to emergency transportation events; is the lead for evaluation of roads for safety and recommendation on school delays or closure during winter season
Leads and supports the district nutrition services ensuring cost effectiveness and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping, and adherence to all policies and procedures involving the child nutrition program.
Maintains high standards of health and safety at school lunch facilities and responds to requests or recommendations for improvement.
Responds to nutrition services audits administered by OSPI and the Department of Health; monitors implementation of recommendations or corrections
Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, public agencies, parents, transportation regulation agencies, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
Directs and coordinates facilities maintenance and operations communications, information, services, projects, and activities between District personnel, administrators, departments, outside organizations, the public, and various local, state and federal agencies.
Plan, organize, control and direct activities to assure safe, clean, secure facilities; coordinate, direct and participate in the inspection of district buildings, grounds and facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs; assure proper and timely repair of utility, equipment and system malfunctions; direct preventative maintenance functions; coordinate and direct response to emergency custodial, grounds and maintenance needs
Supervises and evaluates the directors of assigned departments.
Maintains knowledge of current regulations and maintains compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to assigned areas; recommends changes in policies or procedures as needed.
Oversees selection and delivery of contracted services in assigned areas of responsibility.
Participates in District-level decision making, including budget planning. Represents the District on various internal and external committees for the purpose of enhancing the processes and systems of assigned areas of responsibility.
Develops long and short-range goals in alignment with District and Operations department goals.
Reviews professional service contracts and ensures appropriate, efficient, and quality delivery of services.
Maintains working knowledge of building codes, fire and safety codes, and requirements.
Monitors project activities (e.g. costs, time and materials, schedules, budgets, changes orders, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District objectives are achieved within budget and timeframes and in compliance with established requirements.
Develops short and long operations department goals and an annual budget to include prioritization of projects; outreach to District directors, leaders and administrators for project requests; updates and maintains facility needs and capital equipment maintenance schedule.
Maintains strong professional relationships with school administrators, government officials, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, contractors, and consultants; reports on the status of various projects to School District officials; represents the District at meetings and conferences as needed.
Attends Board meetings, community meetings, and others, and prepares reports as required.
Directs the Energy Manager on monitoring energy use at all facilities and making recommendations for energy projects that will include any energy rebate funds and reduce the districts overall energy costs.

IN PASCO WE CELEBRATE:

Our Pasco Promise, and a commitment to build and sustain a “Yes, And” culture.
Commitment and alignment of fiscal and instructional resources to achieve our Outrageous Outcomes.
Award-winning publications and community partnership programs.
Being one of the nation’s top 100 communities for music education.
A commitment to STEM education, including four STEM elementary schools and a cooperative STEM high school.
A nationally recognized bilingual education program.
A nationally recognized parent involvement program and partnership through Johns Hopkins University.
A Parent Education Center, which provides free day and evening classes such as English, Spanish, literacy, computers, and an adjacent Children’s Center, which offers free tutoring, computers, and homework help.
A strong fiscal position and recognized strong fiscal management.
Regionally recognized facilities and transportation departments.
A strong technology infrastructure and support.
A caring and committed staff that continues to choose Pasco School District.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Apply online at psd1.org
Complete district online application, including cover letter addressing required qualifications and three letters of recommendation (at least two letters specific to this position).
Provide proof of degree(s) and required credential(s) upon request.
Direct cover letter to:

Robin Hay

Executive Director of Employee Services Pasco School District #1

1215 West Lewis Street Pasco, WA 99301

509-543-6700

For more information: www.psd1.org

SELECTION TIMELINE: First screening of applications—June 20, 2018; Position is open until filled

Pasco School District No. 1

Board of Directors

Steve Christensen, President

Amy Phillips, Vice President

Scott Lehrman, Member

Dr. Aaron Richardson, Member

Sherry Lancon, Member

Christana Craig, Student Member

Vanesa Quiroz, Student Member

Izabel Stohel, Student Member

Michelle Whitney, Superintendent

Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.