PROGRAM MANAGER II

The Public School Construction Program, a State agency has a position available for a Maintenance Inspection Program Manager.

This is a Management Service position which serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.

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Public School Construction Program

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This position manages the Maintenance Inspection Program of the Public School Construction Program (PSCP), including oversight of the activities, services and work products of the maintenance inspection team.  The Maintenance Inspection Program evaluates and reports on the maintenance efforts of the Local Education Agencies LEAs) and represents the agency on all matters related to the agency's oversight and leadership role in school maintenance.  This position reports to the Deputy Director of the agency.

Supervises and leads two (2) staff maintenance inspectors who perform over 200 annual maintenance inspections, and provides analysis and writing of post-inspection reports and correspondence to school system officials, the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC), and the Board of Public Works (BPW).  This position initiates and schedules other team activities throughout the year in order to maintain and enhance a high quality of maintenance reporting and to achieve the overall completion schedule.

Position will require availability to work occasional extended hours as required to meet deadlines; strict adherence to confidentiality conventions; effective communication and coordination with supervisor at all times; team management and leadership; the exercise of quality writing skills; access to high-speed internet connectivity at employee's residence; and use of the employee's personal vehicle to occasionally travel to and stay overnight in all parts of Maryland.  (Mileage will be reimbursed.) 

A word processing and a spreadsheet exercise will be required at the time of interview.

Education:  Associate's degree or comparable educational qualifications.

Comparable educational qualifications include possession of certification or professional licensing in fields such as mechanical maintenance or construction, electrical maintenance or construction, code compliance, fire safety, and/or similar fields in the facility building and maintenance industry.  

Experience:

Four years of experience working as a maintenance program officer or facility manager for multiple facilities, or a single major building for a public owner or large institutional owner.  

or

Four years of experience working as an architect, engineer, or similarly qualified professional.

Note:

Candidates may substitute comparable experience that demonstrates knowledge of building components and maintenance principles and practices, such as management of a maintenance or construction-related business, or a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Knowledge of maintenance inspection techniques;

Familiarity with public school design and operations;

Demonstrated experience writing documents that include observations, evaluations or analysis to explain or advance an overall objective of an organization;

Familiarity with the operations of Maryland State government;

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Chrome; database applications; and project/program management applications.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.      

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, the paper application may be submitted to: DBM/RED. 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please send to Kim C. Williams at kim.williams1@maryland.gov.

If you have questions concerning this recruitment, please contact Kim C. Williams at kim.williams1@maryland.gov.  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.