Transportation Director Of Property And Facilities Services

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• Directs staff and operations of the division; 
• Coordinates, plans and manages office activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives; 
• Develops related policy;
• Develops and coordinates maintenance shops on multi-trade projects;
• Develops and maintains large-scale preventive maintenance programs;
• Writes specifications and draws plans for minor capital improvement projects;
• Develops specifications for and requisitions maintenance equipment supplies;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
• Evaluates staff; 
• Prepares or assists in preparation of office budget; 
• Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of office who might impact program activities; 
• Administers, analyzes and evaluates financial implications of major and minor capital budgets to ensure conformance with appropriate legislation and departmental guidelines; 
• Administers pertinent building, fire and safety laws; 
• Administers components of departmental equipment and operating budgets; 
• Directs renting and leasing of properties for department use;
• Reviews and supervises execution of security measures for protection of departmental property; 
• Negotiates and directs leasing, inspection and contract administration of department food and fuel rental facilities on state highways; 
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Responds to emergencies on a twenty-four hour basis;
• May develop and administer security programs including training of security personnel;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Experience in concurrently managing many diverse projects of varying scale and complexity using a large staff spread over sizable territory.
• Leadership experience, including the ability to establish, coordinate, monitor, prioritize, and delegate work duties to ensure operational objectives and deadlines are met in a timely fashion.
• Experience in adapting to changing work priorities and compressed deadlines.
• Experience with organizational communication to manage multi-unit workflow and facilitate effective interaction with internal and external customers.
• Experience in developing and managing operational and equipment budgets.
• Experience in negotiating, interpreting, and administering business contracts.
• Certified as a Class A & B operator for underground storage tanks.