Deputy Chief of Special Projects (PROGRAM MANAGER III)

Introduction

�\r\nThe Maryland Department of General Services (DGS)\r\nsupports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit\r\norganizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management,\r\nreal estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law\r\nenforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of\r\nfacilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in\r\nannual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process.\r\nHere at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!��\r\n\r\n\r\nThis recruitment is limited to current State permanent and contractual employees only.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Services position and therefore serves\r\nat the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”). To apply, see the\r\nFurther Instructions section below.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0021

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore State Office Complex�\r\n301 W. Preston Street�\r\nBaltimore, MD� 21201\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Deputy Chief of Maintenance Engineering for the design, inspection, and repair of systems and utilities related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds. This position manages fund sources (program open space, underground tanks, hazardous material, capital, and operating maintenance budgets). The position also manages personnel and financial resources and develops short- and long-range plans for program operations.\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide management and supervision of the staff responsible for maintenance engineering work, as mandated by the Statewide maintenance and repair program for all State-owned properties. This position is responsible for identifying maintenance deficiencies, prioritizing maintenance projects, managing program open space, hazardous materials facilities renewal, underground tank, using agency appropriations, and emergency projects.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties\r\ninclude but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is the primary backup for the\r\nChief of FED and will act on their behalf when the Chief is unavailable.\r\n\r\n\r\nReview, assign and manage project management, hazardous materials, assessment and roof section work to assure timely completion.\r\n\r\n\r\nEstablish policies and procedures for these programs, revising as necessary. State goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives.��\r\n\r\n\r\nCoordinate with management and executive level personnel from DGS and other agencies regarding requirements, priorities, budget limitations, fund sources and other matters related to these budgets and maintenance requirements of State owned building so that funds are appropriated and expended within time restrictions.�\r\n\r\n\r\nSupervise positions in project management, hazardous materials, roofing and assessment programs including.facilities inspections, project justifications, AIE selection, bidding, award of contract and completing projects on schedule and within budget.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Minimum of Five (5) years of project management experience, with three of those years in a project management managerial role.\r\n \r\n Experience overseeing multi-agency or multi-site facility inventories (e.g., managing facilities programs spanning hundreds of buildings).\r\n Hands-on management of specialized environmental compliance programs, specifically Hazardous Materials abatement (asbestos, lead) and Underground Storage Tank (UST) replacement and compliance or environmental regulations (e.g., stormwater management, building energy performance).\r\n Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.\r\n Knowledge of the Office of State Procurement policies.\r\n Direct experience preparing and executing public-sector capital maintenance budgets, navigating state procurement regulations (e.g., Board of Public Works agenda item preparation), and testifying or presenting before legislative/budget committees.\r\n Familiarity with state-specific funding mechanics such as Program Open Space, Critical Maintenance Funds, and Facility Renewal Funds.\r\n Experience utilizing public sector enterprise resource planning or asset management tracking systems (such as modern capital asset tracking databases) to manage project lifecycles, schedules, and financial updates.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is\r\nlimited to current State permanent and contractual employees only.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you provide complete and accurate\r\ninformation on your application.� Please include all experience and\r\neducation that is related to this position.� All information concerning\r\nyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information\r\nsubmitted after the closing date will not be considered.� Credit is given\r\nfor relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience based on the number\r\nof hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on\r\nyour application.�\r\n�\r\n\r\nNote that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit,\r\nyou will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a\r\nposition.� You may submit your transcript as part of the application\r\nprocess.�\r\n�\r\nPlease note, selected candidates may be required to\r\ncomplete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check\r\nprior to being hired.�\r\n�\r\n\r\nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform\r\nand Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nThe State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who\r\n qualify.��\r\n Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis.�\r\n Generous paid leave that increases with years of service.�\r\n Paid holidays�\r\n Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs.�\r\n Employee & employer contributory pension plan.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover\r\nletter to dgs.resumes@maryland.gov. Include\r\n“Deputy Chief of Special Projects” in the subject line of the e-mail.\r\n�\r\nFor questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-5081.\r\nFor more information about DGS, please visit:https://dgs.maryland.gov/.\r\n�\r\n�\r\nDGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer\r\n