Assistant Superintendent (WMS BAND 1)

Assistant Superintendent(WMS BAND 1)
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | ON-SITE
NOTE:
The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.Learn more about DES.

The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).

About the Opportunity:
As an Assistant Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in the daily operational management and stewardship of the historic State Capitol Campus and surrounding properties. Working in close partnership with the Maintenance & Repair (M&R) Superintendent, you will oversee a diverse team of more than 37 FTEs across critical programs, including grounds maintenance, powerhouse services, and the management of the Capitol Lake Dam and utility infrastructure. Your leadership will ensure the seamless upkeep of 3.2 million square feet of office and public space, spanning 28 buildings and nearly 500 acres of parks and grounds. Beyond daily oversight, you will act as a key liaison across divisions, managing complex projects and providing strategic recommendations for a biennial operating budget exceeding $13 million to preserve these essential public assets.Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Supervise and manage 37 FTEs across maintenance support, powerhouse, grounds, and project management operations.
• Provide daily oversight of frontline supervisors and trades teams to ensure accountability and standard work.
• Facilitate staff development through coaching, annual evaluations, and implementing corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Manage the maintenance and repair of campus elevators, escalators, and the Capitol Lake Dam infrastructure.
• Coordinate Capitol Lake water levels and lead flood response efforts with state and local stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of preventative, corrective, and reimbursable maintenance in accordance with industry best practices.
• Analyze system maintenance data and operational metrics to recommend process improvements and 10-year planning strategies.
• Support biennial budget development, allotment reviews, and tracking of maintenance costs and asset utilization.
• Collaborate with property managers and planning teams to streamline work scheduling and inter-divisional engagement.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality assurance programs for all assigned business lines.
• Oversee data collection for environmental reporting and lead public works request reviews for the division.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of professional experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in facility management and/or maintenance of a physical plant in a medium to large industrial, commercial, or public establishment in one (1) or more of the trades fields.
• Associate degree in facilities management, business administration, asset administration, management, or related facilities field. NOTE: Relevant experience may substitute for this degree requirement, year for year.
• Extensive experience in facility management and multi-trade project execution, utilizing advanced project management theories, data-driven planning, and analytical modeling.
• Proven leadership in supervising and training diverse teams, with a focus on improving productivity, setting goals, and reporting performance metrics.
• Skilled in developing and implementing policies and programs through effective coordination with committees and stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex data, write technical reports, and speak persuasively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various project coordination methodologies to streamline forecasting and implementation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably Mainsaver.
• Experience with State operations to include State government structure, State policies, and the legislative process.
• Experience managing union represented employees and familiarity with bargaining agreements and civil service rules.
• Experience working in facility management on a campus similar to the Capitol Campus.
• Experience coaching staff to higher levels of performance in both quantity and quality of work.
• Tactical operational planning experience.
• Strategic planning experience.

How to Apply:Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Donotattach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application.Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email atjobs@des.wa.gov.Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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