KDE Capital Const Property Manager

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

3d•$4,792 - $6,254•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support, District Facilities Branch has an opening for an KDE Capital Construction Project Manager. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

Must have two years of experience as a licensed professional architect, licensed professional engineer, licensed professional landscape architect or certified interior designer.
Must be licensed as a professional architect by the Kentucky Board of Architects https://boa.ky.gov/ , OR must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors. https://kyboels.ky.gov/, OR, must be registered as a professional landscape architect by the Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects https://kbla.ky.gov/Pages/Index.aspx OR, must be certified as a Certified Interior Designer by the Kentucky Board of Architects https://kyboels.ky.gov/
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.

Responsibilities

Provides overall management and direct supervision to staff administering regulations, processes and support local boards of education (BOE) related to capital construction projects, district facility planning, real property transactions; and the state-wide inventory of school buildings regarding age, physical condition and educational suitability to Kentucky's K-12 public school districts.; and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervises work of Facilities Branch, including management of personnel, schedules and processes.
Provides direct supervision to staff, including approval of leave requests, timesheets, and complete performance evaluations.
Provides positive team leadership and effectuates change in branch as needed.
Ensures the branch is providing appropriate customer service to local boards of education.
Reviews and amends branch procedures and processes to ensure they are efficient and meet current needs.
Provides staff with support and guidance in transactional work while supervising these efforts.
Provides problem solving and resolutions for all district facility issues elevated to the District Facilities Branch.
Provides presentations and training to local boards of education, professional associations, educational cooperatives and other state agencies related to school construction, district facility planning, and property.
Assists assistant director and director in review and development of KY Board of Education waivers, potential legislation and administrative regulations.
Supervises and supports branch staff in the administration of the standardized process for evaluating the overall quality and condition of all K-12 public school buildings across the state for assigned districts.
Drafts communications relating to new policies, regulations, and processes.
Fulfills open records requests and responds to commissioner's correspondence.
Counsels, reviews and evaluates school districts and their consultants regarding district facility plans and property acquisition and disposal.
Applies applicable statutes KRS 162.060, .160 and 45A.352 and regulations 702 KAR 4:160, 4:170. Reviews and evaluates design and construction documents for school districts not adopting HB727.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
Life Insurance
Retirement savings.
Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
Deferred Compensation and Free Financial Planning Program
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Recognition