Facilities Specialist (Program Specialist III)
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$33.118

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011284 Facilities Specialist (Program Specialist III) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-25-2024

Job Description:
Are you a property management expert looking for a new role? Want to have an impact on statewide education in an indirect way? The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Facilities Specialist to provide oversight of day-to-day building operations for our office at 500 S 84th St! This includes arranging for services to complete projects, collaborating with vendors, overseeing building security, and maintaining our continuity of operations plan.

Successful candidates will be well-organized, detail and customer service-oriented, and excited about efficiency. You can ensure our building is problem-free and employees are safe so they can do their best work for the students of Nebraska!

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Rate:

$33.118/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $28,200 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Serves as tenant representative to liaison between facility staff, building owner, and the Nebraska Department of Education.
• Arranges for services, solicits and reviews bids, awards service contracts and construction projects. Oversees and coordinates work of outside contractors.
• Collaborates with vendors to maintain and renovate office space. Documents usage and allocates space and workspaces such as meeting rooms, furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Oversees building security; administers building access policies and procedures, and creates and programs employee identification cards.
• Develops, maintains, and implements the continuity of operations plan. Facilitates employee training related to the plan, and coordinates annual plan review.
• Implements and promotes health and safety standards. Leads Nebraska Department of Education safety committee, and develops and administers emergency management plans and procedures (e.g., fire and tornado drills, evacuation procedures, first aid).
• Manages equipment (e.g., leased copiers, vehicles) and assets, including routine repair and usage logs.
• Coordinates internal and external signage.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 5% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as other state facilities. There is also approximately five days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working within established property management companies or managing a large facility, including working with vendors and contracts, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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