Assistant Director of Facilities Management

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Assistant Director of Facilities Management

Salary

$136,869.97 - $241,896.18 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-76612-01

Department

Facilities Management

Division

FM-Real Estate

Opening Date

03/10/2025

ABOUT THE POSITION


This recruitment is continuous and may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. The first review of applications will take place on April 15, 2025, and applications received by this date will be given priority consideration.


County of Riverside (County) is seeking an experienced leader for the position of Assistant Director of Facilities Management (FM).  This vital role shares in the management and operations of the FM Project Management Office (public works construction management team) and the FM Real Estate Division (acquisition, leasing, property and space management).  FM manages over 14.5 million square feet of County-owned and leased facilities across 7,200 square miles and also serves as the designated building official and the permitting and inspection team for County-owned facilities. The Assistant Director is responsible for administering the countywide facilities management program and ensuring compliance with all building code requirements, laws, and statutes. This position is integral to maintaining safe, comfortable, efficiently operated, and aesthetically pleasing environments for both county employees and the general public.

 

If you possess strong leadership, extensive knowledge of high-level construction management and public-private-partnership real estate transactions and a proven track record in managing large-scale public development projects, we welcome your application to join this dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the community.  Apply now to lead efforts in designing, constructing, acquiring, leasing and maintaining Riverside County’s expansive portfolio of facilities, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

 

If you have exceptional financial acumen, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to community service, this is your opportunity to shape the future of facilities management in Riverside County. Apply now to oversee budget planning, develop energy-efficient solutions, and foster public-private partnerships that enhance the quality of life for residents and employees alike. Your leadership can drive the continued success and growth of this essential department.




This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Facilities Management.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(B) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Plan, organize and direct the activities of major divisions of Facilities Management through subordinate staff involved in commercial real estate and capital projects and programs.
  • Assist in the development and preparation of division budgets; monitor expenditures and review internal controls for fiscal and business operational purposes in accordance with division standard operating procedures and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Review and evaluate funding proposals; ensure program objectives and project deliverables are met.
  • Establish work priorities; assist in the development of organizational goals and objectives, and evaluate employee performance; establish employee development plans and administer policies and procedures in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and develop recommendations on administrative programmatic policy and operational issues and changes; propose policy recommendations to executive management, various boards, commissions, community groups, and Board of Supervisors, as required; research and interpret federal, state and local legislation and regulations.
  • Prepare presentations and/or written reports to apprise the Board of Supervisors, County Executive Office and other public officials relative to the status of essential programs and mission critical projects.
  • Maintain effective communications with internal/external stakeholders, (e.g., contractors, County departments and other departmental staff) involved in core business activities within the assigned area of responsibility; analyze, investigate and make recommendations relative to complex, sensitive and controversial matters; prepare and review a variety of correspondence and reports.
  • Promote employee engagement and strengthen citizen participation and community organization involvement in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of division programs and projects.
  • Identify and leverage multiple funding sources; review complex federal and state agency and private grant-funded opportunities; prepare grant applications, negotiate contract terms and ensure compliance.
  • Plan, coordinate and direct major facility projects which include design, construction, maintenance, acquisition and leasing efforts to meet County space needs.
  • Direct project planning, design and scheduling for construction of new County facilities and alteration of existing ones through the public works process.
  • Provide broad design guidance to staff and consultants and make key decisions on major construction projects.
  • Direct the planning, organization and implementation of a centralized real property management program for the County of Riverside, which includes the leasing, purchase and sale of real property.
  • Act as chief County contract negotiator in major real property leases and acquisitions; oversee, and may act to, effect compliance with contractual terms of lease agreements and construction projects and including litigation negotiations.
  • Develop and recommend building space standards for Board of Supervisors approval and apply standards to determine County department's needs.
  • Direct the preparation of studies by subordinate staff and consultants in evaluating and recommending to the Board of Supervisors actions to lease, build or alter existing facilities; direct the review of new County building plans for compliance with facility operational needs.
  • Consult with departmental representatives on major building modification requests and other non-routine or sensitive matters.
  • Direct the selection, orientation, placement, and discipline of personnel in the department; direct the preparation and administration of the facilities management budgets.
  • Comply with applicable local, state and federal environmental requirements.
  • In the absence of the Director of Facilities Management, approve the release of information regarding the assigned division to the news media and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, real estate, construction management, behavioral science, social science, political science, public policy, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, environmental sciences, geography, architecture, engineering, or a related field to the assignment. The required education may be substituted by a valid certification of registration as an Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners or a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. (Candidates licensed, certified or registered as an Architect or Civil Engineer in another state must be able to obtain California registration within one year.)
 
 Experience: Six years of public agency experience in a management level capacity, which included responsibility for directing the activities of subordinate managers in a major program or division and direct oversight for managing policy, planning, program budgeting, and staffing.
 
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of economic and community development and business management; principles and procedures involved in establishing and maintaining fiscal and program monitoring systems; the methods, procedures and requirements involved in applying for and administering public financing programs; the methods of financing commercial real estate, buildings and equipment; the procedures used in the procurement and sale of commercial real estate; the local policies and procedures for environmental review; the methods, techniques and resources used in economic and industrial research, analysis and planning; the factors affecting population, business and industrial growth, including governmental controls; the principles and practices of budgeting and managing funds; the principles, methods and techniques of supervision and personnel administration/ management; principles of planning, architectural design, construction, and energy management; structural, electrical and mechanical engineering Building Codes, Cal-OSHA building construction regulations, ADA compliance (Title II), and other pertinent safety or construction requirements; contract administration processes including both legal and technical aspects.
 
Ability to: Plan, organize and direct the work of staff; investigate problems, analyze administrative policies and procedures, and institute solutions; interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies; develop and implement innovative economic development programs and projects; maintain cooperative relationships with a variety of public and private citizens, organizations and businesses, commissions/committees, County staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and various public officials; be effective in conflict situations requiring instructing, persuading and motivating people; coordinate project activities with management, elected officials, Board members, employees, and the public; evaluate program effectiveness; secure the willing cooperation of operating department officials and personnel in accepting and effecting sound management practices; analyze problems, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach practical conclusions, and devise workable solutions; interpret and apply legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; prepare recommendations and reports; communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups of various organizational and socio-economic levels; develop and evaluate design and construction standards and criteria; coordinate construction of capital projects through completion; understand, interpret, apply, and enforce codes, regulations, specifications, schedules, and contract provisions; perform calculations used in construction design and cost estimating; evaluate alternative energy conservation measures to determine priorities and select methods to meet County needs; estimate costs and time needed to implement energy saving changes; apply administrative and personnel management principles.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.


Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants. 


For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org or Edgar Chavez at edgarchavez@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.    

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500