Director of Facilities
About The Position
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced leader to serve as our Director of Facilities. The Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS)’ Director of Facilities is responsible for property management for the Dr. Alfred DeMaria, Jr. Campus; and for assessing, managing, and mitigating risks associated with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, and containment systems within the mixed office and BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratory facilities located on campus. The incumbent serves as the programmatic lead for Chapter 149 contracts. The incumbent works closely with laboratory leadership and external service vendors to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical infrastructure that supports laboratory containment, environmental control, and life safety; and coordination of activities that enable optimal functioning of laboratory operations. Learn more about what it’s like to work at the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences.
Requirements
- Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
- Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of building construction and maintenance programs.
- Awareness of laboratory and office facility management.
- Knowledge of accreditation compliance programs.
- Understanding of state finance, operating and bidding (C. 149 and C. 10).
- Skilled in building management systems.
- Skilled in managing a diverse work force.
- At least five years of full-time professional experience in management which includes property management, budgeting, program evaluation and design.
- MCPPO (Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official) Designation or the ability to acquire that designation upon hire.
- Subject matter expertise with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Boston Fire Department (BFD), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Massachusetts Building Code regulations.
- Ability to provide effective facilities management and change management, as BIDLS expects changes to occur as DCAMM continues to install modern building management systems that increasingly rely on advanced automation and data management capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Building Systems Risk Assessment & Containment Infrastructure Oversight
- Preventive Maintenance & Building Systems Integrity
- Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Coordination
- Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response
Benefits
- When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
