Date Posted:

October 27, 2014

Salary:

$125,508 – $152,568

Description:

San Luis Obispo County is seeking an experienced, innovative and driven professional for the position of Director of General Services. This executive level position requires an experienced leader who is committed to meeting the needs of both internal and external customers. The General Services Director serves at will to the County Administrative Officer. With a budget of approximately $18M, the Director will oversee approximately 96.5 full time positions in multiple operating divisions. This position advises, assists, and is responsible to the County Administrative Officer for the proper and efficient management of the County General Services Department.

The General Services Department was recently formed as an independent department to provide improved service delivery and oversight in the areas of: Capital Project Management, Building and Facilities Management, Purchasing and Real Property Management. The Department is currently responsible for managing over $100 million of capital and maintenance projects including:
• $45M Women’s jail expansion and jail modernization project
• $30M Airport Terminal expansion and modernization project
• $22.2M Juvenile Hall expansion
• $3.2M New Atascadero Library
• $3.0M Restoration of the Cayucos Pier

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate shall possess a combination of training, education, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for the successful management of the General Services Department. The most competitive candidates will have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration, public administration or a related field and have five years of management experience with a public sector agency, construction management, building facilities or similar organizations. 

How to Apply:

Candidates are encouraged to submit electronically, visit our website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/hr.htm. To be considered, candidates must submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, salary history, answers to the supplemental questions listed below, and at least three (3) professional references. Candidates are encouraged to submit as soon as possible. This position is open until filled with the initial application screening beginning December 8, 2014.

Supplemental Questions:
1. Describe the techniques you have used in your previous work experience to ensure that the capital projects you are responsible for are delivered on time and on budget. Please provide specific project example(s).
2. How can you tell if your business organization is operating efficiently? Identify the measures you would you use to evaluate the effectiveness of the General Services Department.
3. Discuss the steps you would take to ensure that the General Services Department contributes to the County’s Vision of a Safe, Healthy, Livable, Prosperous, and Well-Governed Community?

Filing Deadline:

First application review: December 8, 2014