Assistant Commissioner of General Services

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

23h•$140,000 - $161,000

About The Position

The Assistant Commissioner of General Services is an executive leadership role overseeing the Department of Motor Vehicles’ statewide support-services portfolio. The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer and has broad authority over resource allocation, major capital and contracting decisions, and agency-wide operational policy. The role is responsible for setting strategic direction, policy, and performance standards across facilities and real property, capital outlay and long-term capital planning, procurement of construction and professional services, lease and contract management, supply chain and logistics, fleet and asset management, printing and mail services, and risk and security management. The Assistant Commissioner directs the operation, maintenance, and repair of DMV facilities statewide; manages the real property portfolio; and leads capital outlay and construction projects. The role coordinates responses to facility conditions affecting employee or customer health and safety, including with landlords and the Virginia Department of General Services, and serves as the agency’s Energy Manager, implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in line with state code. The position oversees contract solicitation, award, and administration; vendor performance; and accurate, auditable records for capital projects, maintenance, and service agreements. It also oversees fleet acquisition and replacement, fixed-asset inventory and lifecycle planning, and warehouse and logistics operations. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Assistant Commissioner prepares and administers the division budget, contributes to agency strategic, legislative, and budget planning, represents DMV with state agencies and external partners, and leads and develops a team of professionals. The position is eligible for telework.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of and experience managing capital outlay projects, contracts, facilities maintenance, and security for multiple properties, preferably in a public-service context.
Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, including employee and customer safety and security, fixed-asset and asset-lifecycle management, and supply chain and warehouse operations.
Substantial knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to facilities, risk, and operations management.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and ensure efficient, compliant service delivery aligned with agency goals.
Demonstrated ability to make critical policy and program decisions and develop sound proposals, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic change and process-improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia construction, procurement, and contract-management requirements, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
Experience working with the Virginia Department of General Services on capital outlay, leasing, or procurement matters.

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction, policy, and performance standards for the General Services portfolio.
Direct statewide operation, maintenance, and repair of DMV facilities and manage the agency’s real property portfolio.
Lead capital outlay and construction projects through successful delivery.
Lead responses to facility conditions affecting employee or customer health and safety, coordinating with landlords and the Virginia Department of General Services.
Serve as the agency’s Energy Manager and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in line with state code.
Direct solicitation, award, and administration of agency contracts; monitor vendor performance and ensure accurate, auditable records.
Oversee fleet acquisition and replacement, fixed-asset inventory, and lifecycle planning.
Lead warehouse and logistics operations to maintain uninterrupted supplies for customer service centers and industry partners.
Prepare and administer the division budget and contribute to agency strategic, legislative, and budget planning.
Represent DMV with the Department of General Services, other state agencies, and external partners.
Lead and develop a team of professionals in an inclusive workplace.