Director of General Services (#VB9 )

$89.40-$119.79 hourly / $15,495.70-$20,763.20 monthly / $185,952.00-$249,163.20 yearly

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control the programs and activities of the department through subordinate staff;
• Develop short and long range goals for programs and activities and set objectives to attain the established goals;
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of existing operations and implement improvements in departmental services;
• Review program funding needs and direct and participate in the formulation, preparation and presentation of the departmental budgets;
• Oversee the maintenance of departmental fiscal records and budgetary controls;
• Consult and coordinate with other departments, other agencies and user groups concerning coordinated purchasing, and building and fleet maintenance and repair, providing direction for major facilities remodeling and construction projects;
• Serve on on-going advisory bodies including the Loss Control Commission;
• Select, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of subordinate staff;
• Direct the preparation of requests for proposals, evaluates bids and negotiates contract agreements;
• Work to assist departments and staff to select consultants and develop plans for facility remodels and major construction projects;
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of an automated inventory control program for each division;
• Ensure that the department completes work within established policies and procedures, safety standards and time commitments;
• Ensure that facility related safety and security issues are identified and corrected to meet County, State and Federal requirements;
• Appear before the Board of Supervisors to present recommendations, plans, projects, objectives, goals and timetables;
• Prepare reports concerning projects, services, contracts and operations for the County Executive Office, other agencies and the Board of Supervisors;
• Evaluate legislation affecting departmental operations;
• Encourage the training and professional development of top department personnel;
• Direct the identification and evaluation of alternative or expanded revenue sources;
• Prepare reports and correspondence;
• Attend meetings and conferences.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles and effective practices of administration and organization.
• Principles and practices necessary to plan, organize, direct, implement, evaluate and coordinate complex and varied programs.

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of personnel management and training.
• Finance and budgeting procedures as they affect an operating department.
• Contract procedures.

Some knowledge of:

• Local government organization and operation.
• Principles and practices of centralized purchasing.
• Fundamentals of building engineering and design.
• Principles and practices of fleet management.
• Principles and practices of facilities management.
• Application of data processing to departmental operations.
• Principles and techniques of emergency services programs.
• Fire protection and prevention elements.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct, coordinate and administer the work of staff engaged in diverse and technical and administrative programs and activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, public officials, other departments and government agencies, boards, commissions and other interested parties.
• Interpret and evaluate departmental policy and program practices, define problem areas, plan coordinate and initiate action to implement policy decisions.
• Direct and inspect work in progress.
• Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving difficult administrative, technical and personnel problems.
• Develop and implement short and long range departmental goals and objectives.
• Prepare and present clear, concise and logical oral and written reports.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies.
• Prepare requests for proposals, evaluate proposals and negotiate contracts.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to graduation from college with a major in business, public administration, economics or a related field and four years of broad extensive, high level administrative or management experience.

Special Requirements/Conditions:
· License: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license or provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.

EST: 1/82 REV: 6/25, 1/09, 10/97, 1/87 Analyst: EM, TC, OM