Director of Public Facilities

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Public Facilities provides executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the City of Edinburg's Public Facilities operations, including municipal buildings, grounds, and related support infrastructure. This role oversees the Public Facilities Department and plans, organizes, and directs facility maintenance, operations, and capital improvement initiatives to maintain safe, functional, and efficient public assets. The Director coordinates with Public Works, Engineering, Utilities, Building Safety, Solid Waste, and Capital Improvement Program teams on facility design, construction, renovation, and lifecycle management. The role also oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of City-owned buildings, grounds, public facility infrastructure, and the downtown parking garage, and manages contracts, vendors, and service providers for janitorial, landscaping, security, parking management systems, and specialized maintenance services. The Director may provide assistance and support to the department as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration or a related field.
Five years of progressive experience in related business operations in economic development, municipal departments, transportation, trade, or logistics management.
Three years of supervisory experience or at least five years of experience in direct oversight of a group of employees.
Current and valid Class C driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Applicants must complete a background investigation and pass a pre-employment drug test administered at the City's expense.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience with LEED or other green building standards.
Seven years of progressive management experience in the municipal or commercial aviation industry.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, teamwork, dependability, people skills, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for Public Facilities operations.
Oversee and manage the City's Public Facilities Department.
Plan, organize, and direct facility maintenance, operations, and capital improvement initiatives.
Coordinate with Public Works, Engineering, Utilities, Building Safety, Solid Waste, and Capital Improvement Program teams on facility design, construction, renovation, and lifecycle management.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of City-owned buildings, grounds, public facility infrastructure, and the downtown parking garage.
Manage and evaluate contracts, vendors, and service providers, including janitorial, landscaping, security, parking management systems, and specialized maintenance services.
Provide assistance and support to the department as needed.