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Orange County Public Schools

CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER

Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER

Orange County Public Schools

Salary Schedule To provide leadership and to assume management responsibility for the district Facilities division.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field.

Ten (10) years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility for overall management of the design and construction of medium to large commercial, industrial, or public construction projects, both new and renovated.

A record of increasing responsibility in management and leadership of facility design, construction, and maintenance organizations.

A minimum of ten (10) years of public agency experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to organize a department for efficiency.

Experience in providing executive‑level leadership for a $300 million capital program required.

The incumbent is considered to be “critical personnel” during an emergency and may be required to be called back to a district location at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate program development, design and construction projects; prepare, implement, and supervise budgets; knowledge of long‑range and short‑range facilities planning, construction, maintenance and renovation; effective problem‑solving and public‑relations skills; personnel‑management skills; knowledge of public‑sector finance and strategic planning; and an understanding of metrics.

REPORTS TO Chief Executive Officer Strategy and Infrastructure

SUPERVISES Senior Facilities Executive Director; Attorney/Facilities Planning & Real Estate; Senior Director Construction Planning; Senior Director, Maintenance; Senior Manager, O&M Fiscal; Senior Manager, Facilities Communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Light work: up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

WORKING CONDITIONS Indoors and outdoors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Manifests a professional code of ethics and values.

Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.

Models the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work.

Provides leadership and direction to the Facilities Services Department.

Develops and oversees programs for quality assurance, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and productivity enhancement.

Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.

Ensures adherence to budget and established financial controls; maintains liaison with federal, state, and local agencies regarding programs and services.

Directs, coordinates, and reviews the division’s districtwide programs in the areas of facilities planning, design, school utilization, real‑estate management, facilities construction, buildings, and grounds; includes oversight of custodial services.

Manages an in‑house engineering team that works with professional engineering services firms and contractors on new and renovation projects.

Oversees the establishment and updating of engineering assessments for all existing schools to assess and prioritize renovations and repairs.

Oversees the establishment and updating of the facility strategic plan and district‑wide strategic plan.

Establishes and oversees project scheduling and school commissioning process.

Establishes an efficient internal organization of technical experts to oversee contracted service providers.

Maintains a high level of customer service.

Ensures facilities are provided and maintained to complement the educational process.

Evaluates capitol business plans and investments to improve operating efficiency.

Identifies opportunities to eliminate, modify or enhance services and capabilities within a changing economic environment while maintaining high productivity and customer service.

Develops collaborative relationships with central office staff and school‑based professionals to ensure expectations are understood and met.

Develops and utilizes operational metrics.

Represents the school district while interfacing with municipalities and governmental agencies.

Serves on an interdisciplinary executive team that provides operational direction to the district.

Facilitates communication between Facilities and other internal and external entities.

Promotes and provides staff development opportunities.

Serves as a key focal point for dissemination of information from and to the Facilities Department.

Keeps the Chief Executive Officer Strategy and Infrastructure informed of critical issues.

12/15/2025

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