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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Various Locations - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Please see Job Description
Job Number: AM25-05826
Department: Administrator
Division: Central Office
Opening Date: 05/14/2025
Closing Date: 5/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the Executive Director of Facilities and Planning provides leadership and oversees the Capital Projects, Maintenance, and Custodial Departments in the School District. This includes administrative work related to facility planning and providing leadership for maintenance and custodial services in conjunction with the administrative teams of each department.
For consideration, please apply by Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 5:00PM

Start Date 07/01/2025

• BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: $141,950-$169,492 Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar position. Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit.
Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and oversight to the Capital Projects, Maintenance and Custodial Departments in support of the district's strategic plan and operational success.
2. Exhibit and promote effective and collaborative working relationships amongst the Capital Projects, Maintenance, and Custodial Departments and with School Support Services administrators, the District's Leadership Team and other school administrators.
3. Work closely with the Deputy Superintendent, other members of the Superintendent's Leadership Team, and all district departments in support of effective organizational execution of the strategic plan and key initiatives.
4. Lead short and long-range facility planning, and provide administrative support for potential school attendance boundary adjustments at the direction of the Associate Superintendent and in coordination with Capital Projects and Finance Department administration.
5. Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent assist in preparing bond planning options, including estimated project costs, for school board consideration, working closely with Capital Projects and Finance Department administrators.
6. Prepare and deliver presentations to the school board, citizen groups, neighborhood organizations and other stakeholder groups regarding facility needs and planning.
7. Articulate to various local and state officials the School District's strategic initiatives and alignment of programs related to Capital Projects, Maintenance and Custodial Projects in a manner that supports organizational success.
8. Oversee Capital Projects Department selection of consultants, architects, engineers, design teams, contractors, and other professional service providers to include fee negotiations and contractual agreements.
9. Oversee Capital Projects Department implementation of major and annual facility improvement and replacement projects, including monitoring of project budgets.
10. Assist Director of Business Services, in cooperation with Capital Projects Department, with property research, evaluation and recommended acquisition.
11. Oversee Maintenance and Custodial Department operations and planning to include evaluating and recommending improvements and efficiencies within the departments, as needed.
12. Review and evaluate regulatory requirements for successful implementation of new regulations within the effected departments.
13. Oversee and provide leadership to Maintenance, Custodial and Capital Projects administration related to personnel matters, including hiring, supervision and professional development/training.
14. With assistance from administrators in Maintenance, Custodial, and Capital Projects, prepare annual departmental budgets for the Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent's Leadership Team's consideration.
15. Supervise work performance of Maintenance, Custodial and Capital Projects administrators and evaluate the performance of those who report directly to the executive director.
16. Participate in professional organizations as appropriate for program enhancements and improvements through collaboration with colleagues.
17. Serve as a member of district bargaining team and participate in various labor relations activities to support effective working relationships with applicable bargaining unit staff members, including resolving labor relations issues as appropriate in cooperation with Human Resources.
18. Interpret the programs, philosophy, and policies of the district and departments to staff, students, the community, and other district stakeholders as appropriate and help facilitate implementation of programs as appropriate.
19. Serve as a member of the School Support Services leadership staff and as a key resource for staff, community and other stakeholders.
20. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the Deputy Superintendent may assign.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience for successful completion and execution of the job responsibilities listed.
2. B.S. or B.A. degree in education, public administration, architecture, construction project management, engineering, business, or related field.
3. Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in facility planning, project management, educational leadership and oversight of maintenance and custodial operations preferred.
4. Washington State Administrator credentials preferred.
5. Demonstrated skill in the effective management of people, time, materials, and equipment in a complex technical and governmental environment, including experience working with organized labor.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with departmental officials, employees, consultants, contractors, District administration, school board, and various representatives of City, County, State, and Federal regulatory agencies.
7. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills focused on systems leadership.
8. Knowledge of union-based work environments and adhering to multiple collective bargaining agreements.
9. Skilled in conflict mediation and problem resolution.
10. Ability to make accurate and immediate decisions.
11. Demonstrated ability to utilize presentation software and web-based project management applications.
12. Demonstrated experience working with individuals with varying socio-economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
13. Must have a Washington State driver's license and evidence of a good driving record.

Additional Information
Additional Information

1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   • The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.
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4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-###-####

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.###.####
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-###-####

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: -
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Do you have a B.S. or B.A. degree in Education, Public Administration, Architecture, Construction Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related field?

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Do you have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in facility planning, project management, or educational leadership?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have your Washington State Administrator certificate?

• Yes
• No

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