Facilities Operations Manager

     Help us maintain a safe and healthy place to                    live, learn, work & play!

This Mission of General Services is to provide reliable, quality, innovative services that promote a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.  The Department of General Services unifies six divisions through centralized direction and administration, providing services to other County Departments and the public.  These departments are: Capital Projects Management, Central Services/Purchasing , Facilities Operations, Fleet Management, Nut Tree Airport and Real Estate Services.  Facilities Operations includes the following units:  

Facilities Maintenance

Provides comprehensive facilities management services, including project planning, support and in-house labor for non-complex construction projects; assists with capital project development and implementation; maintains HVAC systems; and provides building maintenance, for roofing, plumbing, electrical, keying, signage, masonry and carpentry services.

Energy Management

Oversees the County’s energy management functions, monitors utility usage, delivers conservation and renewable energy projects, and operates the County’s Cogeneration Plan.

Grounds Maintenance

Maintains turf areas, shrubs, trees and other elements associated with landscaping, including programmable irrigation systems with remote monitoring capability, for County-owned property and provides litter removal for County parking lots in Fairfield and Vallejo.

Custodial Services

 Provides in-house custodial services for County-owned/occupied buildings and County-leased facilities whose agreements do not provide for such services.  

To learn more about the General Services Department, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/genserv/mission.asp

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2017 calendar year is $1,430.11 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.    

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. 

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.                                  

Vacation is accrued at approximately 15 days per year.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted.   

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.

To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18189  

1/2/2017– Deadline to submit application and required documents.

1/10/2017 –Tentative date for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website,  www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates,ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website:  http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

An Associate’s Degree (or higher) is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) OR official or unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to  recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Facilities Operations Manager) and the recruitment number (16-877010-01).  If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

1. Describe your experience in managing a diverse portfolio of buildings, including the types of facilities managed, level of responsibility, and number and classification of employees supervised.
2. Describe your experience in energy management, including managing cogeneration plant operations and applying for grants and rebates through the California Energy Commission, PG&E, and other sources.  Provide information on the extent of your experience and involvement in managing energy improvement projects in the areas of lighting, heating and cooling, and roofing systems.
3. Describe a specific example of a facilities related project that you initiated or were involved in that resulted in significant benefit in terms of space utilization, building renovation, operating cost reduction, or any other measurable improvement in facilities operations.
4. Describe your experience in facilities management organizational development and strategic planning initiatives, including the use of technology in managing business operations.   

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

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The County of Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

Solano County is centrally located and serves as a gateway to all that Northern California has to offer. The Napa Valley is less than 20 miles away, two world-class public universities (UC Berkeley and UC Davis) are 20 miles away, and both San Francisco and Sacramento are less than 40 minutes away. Day trips can also be made to South Lake Tahoe and Monterey.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2015): 429,522

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER