Job Description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state\'s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation\'s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation\'s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

To provide oversight of the Administrative Services activities; to manage university recycling and waste management operations; and to manage Special Services (events and moving services). Responsible for maintaining automated management information systems, for tracking and monitoring the group\'s budget, work order system, and human resource and safety requirements. Serves as the group\'s representative on a wide range of campus committees.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree required.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years\' experience in the supervision of program planning, budgeting, and knowledge of facilities operations (related to this position) and staffing and management.
• Minimum of five (5) years\' supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of business operations to include planning, budgeting, computer skills, and personnel management techniques.
• The ability to manage others and maintain an organization which is competitive in the industry and has a strong customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of custodial, special events, moving, fleet, solid waste, recycling, including personnel staffing requirements and industry standards.
• Knowledge of technical specifications, use, and purchasing of equipment, chemicals, supplies, and materials as it relates to the above mentioned units.
• Knowledge of Human Resources functions such as personnel policies, employment selection, and organizational planning.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and direct a diverse work force.
• Ability to work with and maintain effective relationships with others.

Other Required Qualifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class \xe2\x80\x9cC\xe2\x80\x9d driver\'s license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points
Preferences:

Preferences:

• Preferred disciplines: general business management or related or environmental management or related.
• Experience managing a medium to large recycling and/or waste management operation is preferable.
• Experience in collective bargaining environment desirable.

Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:

For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three (3) professional references by April 27, 2023.

The hiring salary range is $98,436 - $120,000.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State\'s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus - its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands

Position oversees responsibilities that span a 24 hour/7 day per week operation; incumbent should be flexible in work hours and schedule.

Position requires incumbent to spend a portion of time outdoors, providing management oversight in the field, inspecting and evaluating recycling and solid waste removal operations, and participating in recovery of recyclable materials.

Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent is an Essential employee, subject to a 24-hour day, seven-day week span of operation.
Posting Date: 03/30/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/27/2023
Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter
• List of References (no emails sent from system)

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a bachelor\'s degree?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have 10 years of experience in the supervision of program planning, budgeting, and knowledge of facilities operations (related to this position) and staffing and management?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have 5 years of supervisory experience?

(Open Ended Question) * * Are you willing to serve as an Essential employee, subject to a 24-hour day, 7-day week span of operation?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you possess a valid Maryland Class C driver\'s license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points?

• Yes
• No
• * Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for the University of Maryland?

• Yes
• No
• * How did you hear about this position?

• UMD Job Site
• Personal Referral
• Washington Post
• Baltimore Sun
• Local Publication
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Education
• INDEED
• HERC
• Hispanic Outlook
• Diverse Jobs
• HigherEdJobs
• Professional Journal
• Listserv
• Other
• SimplyHired
• CareerBliss
• Job Fairs
• Monster.Com
• Craigs List
• UMD Job Fair

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