Chief Operations Officer

Summary Description:
Plans, directs, manages, and evaluates the support service operations of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) by providing executive leadership and management oversight to, and ensuring accountability of transportation, logistics operations, food and nutrition services, capital planning, construction, maintenance, school plant operations, and cross-functional administrative and technical support. Serves as a liaison between the Superintendent's office and various state and local government departments, offices, and agencies as appropriate. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: Requires the ability to work long hours and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to logistics operations, transportation, food services, capital facilities planning and other support operations. Knowledge of facilities management, including construction, maintenance, plant operations, energy management, real estate, and capital and operating budget strategies and procedures necessary to administer a comprehensive school facilities program. Knowledge of the facilities planning process as required by Board policy, the procedures and techniques unique to facilities planning, and knowledge of the annual state and local capital budget and associated six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) process. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws related to schools. Demonstrated cultural proficiency and a strong understanding of diversity and equity initiatives and issues. Proficiency in the use of technology and data analysis. Ability to establish goals, objectives, and action plans. Ability to manage, motivate, lead, and challenge a team. Ability to identify and prioritize mission-critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the multiplicity of constituencies served by the district, the School Board, and federal, state, and county officials. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to lead large multi-tiered operational organizations preferred.
 
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Education Training Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in management, business, public administration, finance, or a related field. Eight (8) years of experience in operational management within a large, complex, multi-function organization. Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience. Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Certificate License: Professional certification or licensing in an area appropriate to work experience, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Logistics Professional (CPL) preferred.