Deputy Director - Construction and Facilities Management Office

State of Washington•Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington Military Department is seeking a Deputy Director for its Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), a civilian Washington Management Service Band 3 position based at Camp Murray, Washington. The Deputy Director provides vision and leadership and serves as the CFMO Director’s primary advisor and planner. The role oversees CFMO’s daily operations, federal and state staffing issues, operating budgets, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and assumes the Director’s responsibilities when the Director is absent, as permitted by law and policy. As part of the CFMO Division Management Team, the Deputy Director helps set strategic direction, goals, operating directives, and long-range plans. The position directly supervises state branch managers and oversees federal branch managers and their staff. It advises on and supports budget development and execution, workforce and personnel matters, policy and process development, project oversight, safety, IT coordination, legislative matters, labor relations, public disclosure, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The Deputy Director also supports disaster response and recovery, including providing CFMO services to the Washington State Emergency Operations Center to support facility reliability. The position is eligible for telework, with remote and in-person work balanced according to operational needs. Work schedules may be a Tuesday–Friday or Monday–Thursday 4/10 schedule, or a Monday–Friday 5/8 schedule; hours are established with the supervisor and fall between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. During emergency activation, the incumbent may work at an alternate location on rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required. The position requires successful background checks, obtaining and maintaining a DoD Common Access Card, a valid Washington driving credential meeting REAL ID requirements, and eligibility for access to a military-controlled installation. The advertised annual salary range is $125,000–$135,000, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Ten years of mid-to-senior-level management experience managing construction, environmental, real estate, budget, and/or facilities. College-level education in business administration, accounting or finance, construction management, engineering, environmental science, real estate or property management, or a closely allied field may substitute year-for-year for up to four years of the required experience.
Demonstrated growth mindset, including commitment to learning and growth and ability to reflect, learn, and adapt behavior to improve individual and organizational effectiveness.
Service orientation, including willingness and ability to understand and meet others’ needs, remove barriers, and contribute to equitable, responsive service delivery.
Successfully complete required background checks and obtain and maintain a DoD Common Access Card.
Be willing to sign releases of information; the employee will not have access to investigative materials and files.
Possess a valid credential to drive in Washington that meets REAL ID requirements for base access.
Meet access requirements for a military-controlled installation and be willing to work on one.
Provide a resume, cover letter, and contact details for at least three professional references as part of the application; complete the application’s Work Experience and Supplemental Questionnaire sections in detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior- and mid-level leadership and coordinating staff work.
Experience with fund allocations, budgeting, and state and federal regulations governing their use.
Experience in labor relations, policy analysis and formulation, strategic planning, and mid-to-large project management.
Experience preparing complex project papers and staff reports and organizing and delivering executive-level briefings to military, legislative, executive, or public audiences.
Knowledge of advanced management and strategic planning principles.
Knowledge of the stages of capital construction.
Knowledge of facilities management principles and key concepts.
Knowledge of OSHA/WISHA standards related to facilities maintenance and construction labor relations.
Ability to lead and develop a diverse workforce by setting clear expectations, delegating work, monitoring results, and holding employees accountable.
Ability to promote a professional, inclusive, safe, and collaborative workplace that supports engagement, communication, conflict resolution, and CFMO objectives.
Ability to develop, monitor, and execute federal and state budgets in alignment with strategic priorities and fiscal requirements.
Ability to develop and maintain manuals, directives, policies, and procedures that support operations, establish accountability, and comply with applicable requirements.
Ability to balance competing priorities, deadlines, and operational requirements; exercise sound, timely judgment in complex or uncertain situations.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing and verbally.
Negotiation, consensus-building, and conflict-resolution skills for addressing disputed recommendations, contracts, planning issues, and competing interests.
Ability to promote a proactive safety culture and establish appropriate standards, training, inspections, hazard controls, and corrective actions.
Strong quality and attention to detail, including establishing quality-control practices, verifying critical information, correcting discrepancies, and ensuring work meets required standards.

Responsibilities

Advise the CFMO Director on planning, directing, managing, supervising, and evaluating CFMO programs and staff; oversee the division’s daily operations.
Assume the CFMO Director’s responsibilities when the Director is absent, as permitted by federal and state fiscal law and WMD policy.
Participate in establishing division goals, objectives, operating directives, strategic direction, and long-range plans.
Oversee staffing-related issues for federal and state CFMO staff and coordinate work between CFMO branches and units.
Supervise state branch managers for Design & Construction, Environmental, State Resource Management, and State Maintenance & Support Services; oversee federal branch managers and their staff.
Advise on the formation, presentation, and execution of CFMO federal and state operational and capital budgets; coordinate with resource managers on funding and reimbursement; develop and implement budget action plans; serve as the CFMO contact for state biennial and supplemental decision packages.
Recommend and implement manpower decisions essential to CFMO operations.
Develop and administer CFMO policies, procedures, and processes, and monitor compliance with federal, state, WMD, and CFMO requirements.
Promote an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued, and help maintain a welcoming, safe, supportive, affirming, and respectful work environment.
Supervise evaluation, analysis, and implementation of information technology related to CFMO work and efficiency.
Represent CFMO at WMD legislative committee meetings, track legislation that may affect CFMO, and analyze legislative, legal, and policy materials.
Participate in team huddles, identify operational improvements, and recommend changes.
Establish a CFMO safety committee, ensure participation in its monthly meetings, and ensure CFMO representation on the WMD Safety Council.
Oversee tracking and replacement of CFMO equipment and tools, including lifecycle analysis, replacement costs, equipment needs, and associated funding.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate staff work with CFMO branches and stakeholders.
Serve as CFMO’s primary contact with WFSE and WPEA, attend union-management communication committee meetings, and potentially represent WMD in WPEA contract negotiations.
Serve as CFMO’s primary contact for public disclosure requests and litigation holds related to CFMO program activities.
Oversee and direct construction projects, contracts, rental agreements, and lease programs to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Assist with department disaster response planning and implementation in coordination with the Emergency Management Division; monitor disaster operations for building safety and operational readiness; provide CFMO services to the Washington State Emergency Operations Center.
During emergency activation, work as required at an alternate location, potentially on rotating shifts that include weekends and evenings.