Facilities Manager - Southern District Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4957881) Apply  Facilities Manager - Southern District Salary $105,720.00 - $137,436.00 Annually Location Pueblo, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IHA-92656 06/17/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division AS - Facilities Management Opening Date 06/17/2025 Closing Date 7/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1600 W 24th St, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information michele.burkhardt@state.co.us How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Division of Facilities Management - Southern Division The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers, and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses. Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the Southern District. Description of Job PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. This position directs the Department of Human Services, Southern District’s Division of Facilities Management. Position Is responsible for planning, managing and implementation of all programs associated with the delivery of services. This includes managing the budget, resource allocation, staffing, policy and procedure development, prioritizing projects and work, supervision and delivery of services in a cost effective and timely manner. Position functions as a member of the statewide DFM management team and participates in statewide resource allocation, development of standards and program requirements, and technical review of buildings/infrastructure to determine compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Develops plans for funding requests for repairs, renovation and new construction. Position Is responsible for 113 buildings totaling 1,900,000 sq, ft, located at multiple sites totaling approximately 400 acres of grounds and buildings. Manages approximately 178 personnel through subordinate managers by setting performance goals and standards, hiring, promoting, performance evaluations, disciplinary matters, training, resolving conflict, and resolution of problems. Functions as the Appointing Authority for the Southern District DFM. Forecasts and track expenditures, approves purchases, negotiates agreements and contracts, develops long and short-term plans and goals. Manages service and construction contracts, by developing scope of work, performance specifications, bidding and contracting, and monitors and evaluates the performance of contractors. Manages capital assets. Functions as liaison with the Office of Administrative Solutions central office. Coordinates services with agency Directors in the SouthernDistrict. Supports and coordinates controlled maintenance, capital construction and capital equipment replacement programs. Manages the assignment, maintenance and allocation of equipment and fleet vehicles. Responsible for regulatory and rule compliance of facilities related to the NFPA, ADA, OSHA, HCFA, TJC, ACA, EPA and related regulatory requirements and programs. Responsible for the standardization of processes and systems that are consistent statewide. Positions manage the daily operation of multiple work units to include housekeeping, maintenance, grounds and garage through subordinate professional program supervisors. Positions determine the annual business plans that integrate with the agency’s mission and goals, determine implementation policies and guidelines, develop budgets, establish staffing and directly control the work of others as a second-level supervisor. Work involves directing the implementation of policies, rules, and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Statewide: As a member of the statewide DFM management team, participates in the assessment and evaluation of business needs, best practices and resource management. Formulates operational improvements with other DFM managers to enhance service levels and support operational needs of DFM functions. Jointly develops program policies, procedures, guidelines and budget to ensure achievement of agency goals and objectives. Assists in mentoring DFM functional groups to enhance their business knowledge and support their specific missions for increased efficiency. Assists in determining equipment and material standardization programs, compiles outlay requests, coordinates purchase and placement of equipment Defines and quantifies standards, techniques, cleaning methods and inspection process to ensure statewide levels of housekeeping services. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Experience Only: Applicants must have 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Facilities Management. This 10 years of experience must have included at least 4 years of the following: + Experience as a supervisor or manager in Facilities Management + Experience with progressive discipline and performance management + Experience with facilities management functions, roles and responsibilities in large complex buildings + Budget development and budget management experience OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education such as Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Facilities Management, etc. and/or experience as described above equal to ten (10) years. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Required Competencies: + Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and supervise a diverse team. + Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. + Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with all stakeholders. + Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Relationship Building/People Skills + Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Maximo and Microsoft and/or Google Suites. + Customer Service Driven + Strong understanding and background of general maintenance operations Preferred Qualifications: + Facilities Management Leadership experience over a large organization that included maintenance, custodial services, grounds and fleet services. + Strategic planning experience. + Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. + Extensive experience with personnel/performance management + Facilities Management experience in the following settings or other similar settings: behavioral healthcare facilities, juvenile detention centers and facilities serving people with disabilities. + Extensive experience in maintenance operations within large campus environments + Extensive experience in custodial operations within large campus environments + Experience with Fleet Management Operations + Experience in grounds operations within large campus environments + Experience with Facilities Management regulatory compliance and conformance in behavioral healthcare facilities, juvenile detention facilities and/or facilities serving people with disabilities + Computer proficiency with Maximo, Archibus, AutoCAD, Google and Microsoft Suite Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications and required competencies as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Your responses to the supplemental questions may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your response. Conditions of Employment: + A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. + Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. + Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. + Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check. + Must currently possess and maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license. + Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site. Will be required to travel to training and meetings in various locations throughout the state. Travel to other districts will be required. + Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption. + Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test. + Must be available for after hours calls to ensure Southern District is performing essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.govunder Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contactmichele.burkhardt@state.co.us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans + Employer supplemented Health Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + BenefitHub state employee discount program + Employee Wellness program MotivateMe + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more! *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans . Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.usor call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links. + This information is available to me and I have read this information. + I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.) 02 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application. + Yes + No 03 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 04 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position. 05 Do you currently possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license? + Yes + No 06 Enter your Colorado driver's license number 07 Ensure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and contains all information needed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and furthermore demonstrates all your experience as it relates to this position. If you were to be offered a position, compensation is based on this information. Do you acknowledge this? + I acknowledge this 08 Are you willing and able to meet the Conditions of Employment as listed in this job announcement? + Yes + No 09 The comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Based on this information, be thorough and detailed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications, detail your work experience, detail how you meet the preferred qualifications and required competencies and respond fully and clearly to the supplemental questions. Your responses may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your response. + I acknowledge this information 10 Select all the Required Competencies that you meet. + Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and supervise a diverse team. + Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. + Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with all stakeholders. + Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Relationship Building/People Skills + Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Maximo and Microsoft and/or Google Suites. + Customer Service Driven + Strong understanding and background of general maintenance operations 11 Based on your selection(s) to the previous question, thoroughly detail your knowledge, skills, abilities, characteristics and experience to demonstrate that you meet the required competency. Reference which employer listed in your job application that you gained or utilized this competency. Provide examples/situations that demonstrate how you meet the required competency. 12 Select all the Preferred Qualifications that you meet. + Facilities Management Leadership experience over a large organization that included maintenance, custodial services, grounds and fleet services. + Strategic planning experience + Extensive experience with personnel/performance management + Facilities Management experience in the following settings or other similar settings: behavioral healthcare facilities, juvenile detention centers and facilities serving people with disabilities. + Extensive experience in maintenance operations within large campus environments + Extensive experience in custodial operations within large campus environments + Experience with Fleet Management Operations + Experience in grounds operations within large campus environments + Experience with Facilities Management regulatory compliance and conformance in behavioral healthcare facilities, juvenile detention facilities and/or facilities serving people with disabilities + Computer proficiency with Maximo, Archibus, AutoCAD, Google and Microsoft Suite 13 Based on your selection(s) to the previous question, thoroughly detail your experience as it relates to each to demonstrate that you meet the preferred qualification. Include the employer and how many years of experience as it relates to each preferred qualification you select. 14 Thoroughly detail your experience as a supervisor or manager in Facilities Management. Include the employer and how many years of experience, roles and responsibilities, type of environment and customers, amount of staff supervised and disciplines you were responsible for. 15 Thoroughly detail your experience with progressive discipline and performance management. Include the employer and how many years of experience. Tell us about a complicated personnel matter that you addressed and what was the outcome. 16 Thoroughly detail your experience with facilities management functions, roles and responsibilities in large complex buildings and grounds. Include the employer and how many years of experience. 17 Thoroughly detail your experience with budget development and budget management. Include the employer and how many years of experience. 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