School Facilities Program Manager

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Agency of Education (AOE) Safe and Healthy Schools Division seeks a qualified School Facilities Program Manager to manage coordinated school facility efforts between AOE and Vermont school systems. This position will act as a liaison with schools and school districts on efforts related to school facilities operations. Upon hire, a successful candidate will support the Agency's efforts to manage the state school facilities dashboard, develop a strategic plan to address statewide school maintenance training and certification for designated School Facilities Managers, and provide input to legislators regarding State Energy Management/Financing for Schools and School Construction Funding. This position will also support school safety and infrastructure efforts, with a focus on safe school assessment and yearly facilities readiness.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in occupational safety, construction management, business administration or related field AND six (6) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.
• OR High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of school facilities management and infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience with capital planning, specifically within a school or school environment
• Facilities management experience, or relevant training/certification strongly preferred
• Experience in a school or school environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the state Facilities Assessment Dashboard and provide ongoing technical assistance and training to school teams on how to utilize the dashboard tools to support operational (maintenance) and budgetary (capital) planning
• Develop an annual school safety assessment plan in partnership with AOE School Safety team and Dept. of Public Safety
• Provide recommendations and technical assistance to school administrators during times of major operational disruption, change, or closure
• Develop recommendations for future school construction rulemaking, including a review of state education specifications for school facilities
• Provide ongoing support to the State Aid for School Construction Advisory Board
• Provide support for school and district administrators during statewide emergencies and/or natural disasters

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree