School Facilities Program Manager

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Agency of Education (AOE) Safe and Healthy Schools Division seeks a qualified School Facilities Program Manager to manage coordinated school facility efforts between AOE and Vermont school systems. This position will act as a liaison with schools and school districts on efforts related to school facilities operations. 

Upon hire, a successful candidate will support the Agency's efforts to manage the state school facilities dashboard, develop a strategic plan to address statewide school maintenance training and certification for designated School Facilities Managers, and provide input to legislators regarding State Energy Management/Financing for Schools and School Construction Funding. This position will also support school safety and infrastructure efforts, with a focus on safe school assessment and yearly facilities readiness.

Examples of work will include:

• Manage the state Facilities Assessment Dashboard and provide ongoing technical assistance and training to school teams on how to utilize the dashboard tools to support operational (maintenance) and budgetary (capital) planning
• Develop an annual school safety assessment plan in partnership with AOE School Safety team and Dept. of Public Safety
• Provide recommendations and technical assistance to school administrators during times of major operational disruption, change, or closure
• Develop recommendations for future school construction rulemaking, including a review of state education specifications for school facilities
• Provide ongoing support to the State Aid for School Construction Advisory Board
• Provide support for school and district administrators during statewide emergencies and/or natural disasters

Successful candidates must have strong technical knowledge of school facilities management and infrastructure and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Experience with capital planning, specifically within a school or school environment, is preferred. 

This position is eligible for telework in accordance with State policies. Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, but some travel will require private means of transportation. Duties may require some time outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to assist the CFO and department/agency heads in testifying before the Legislature.