Executive Director, Facilities Planning, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent Business Services, develops, plans, organizes, and directs the building and grounds maintenance, equipment maintenance, transportation, and facilities planning for the District; develops and recommends policies and procedures for carrying out the functions of the department in an efficient, cost-effective manner; makes arrangements for additional space availability, location needs, relocation of classes and students, improvements, modernization and modifications of facilities, grounds, equipment and utilities; coordinates related improvement activities, repairs, and/or construction matters, as well as site security and safety issues, either personally or through assigned subordinates; coordinates and assists in the supervision of all custodial operations, activities, and personnel to assure the proper cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings and facilities. Supervises the Energy Savings program, bond program, citizens’ oversight committee and has public contracts and bid documentation for facility projects. (*pending Personnel Commission approval)
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a closely related field, from a recognized college or university. Experience: At least five years of recent experience in a responsible supervisory capacity in facilities, maintenance, operations, or transportation, and/or construction of buildings, preferably involving work with public schools. However, additional experience over and above that noted herein may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License, as well as a dependable mode of personal motorized transportation. Insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit a completed application via edjoin/westminstersd.org with the following attachments no later than Monday, September 25, 2023 • Personal letter of intent stating your unique qualifications for this position • Professional resume • At least three current letters of recommendation required, dated on or after August 1, 2021 • College/University Degree(s) Candidates passing through to the Level 1 oral exam interviews will receive a phone call to schedule a time for the interview. Candidates not moving forward will be notified by email through edjoin.org
- Copy of Transcript (Transcripts/Diploma)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters are required)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a closely related field, from a recognized college or university. Experience: At least five years of recent experience in a responsible supervisory capacity in facilities, maintenance, operations, or transportation, and/or construction of buildings, preferably involving work with public schools. However, additional experience over and above that noted herein may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License, as well as a dependable mode of personal motorized transportation. Insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit a completed application via edjoin/westminstersd.org with the following attachments no later than Monday, September 25, 2023 • Personal letter of intent stating your unique qualifications for this position • Professional resume • At least three current letters of recommendation required, dated on or after August 1, 2021 • College/University Degree(s) Candidates passing through to the Level 1 oral exam interviews will receive a phone call to schedule a time for the interview. Candidates not moving forward will be notified by email through edjoin.org
- Copy of Transcript (Transcripts/Diploma)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters are required)
- Resume
Application Deadline
9/25/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/24/2023
Contact
Cynthia Torres
714-894-7311 x1171
714-894-7311 x1171
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$12,416/month to $14,180/month in five annual steps This position includes a competitive health benefits package, 24 days of vacation and 13 days of sick leave/year
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time