NORTHERN REGION FACILITIES MANAGER at The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Aurora, IL

Agency:Department of Children and Family Services

Working Title: Executive I-Northern Region Facilities Manager- Aurora
Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5703/month; Full Salary Range $5703-$8170/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

REQ #: 41647

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, energetic individual to serve as XXX Region Facilities Manager. Under direction, this position will travel to regional facilities and coordinate building requirements. The position will investigate complaints regarding environment and Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards and evaluate and resolve such complaints. The position will support the direction of the region's Property Control Program and instruct staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations pertaining to property and facilities management. The position will also serve as working supervisor of subordinate clerical staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in helping ensure the Department's facilities meet all standards and adequately provide the resources needed to enable our employees to do their jobs. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have an excellent work ethic and strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

Serves as NortherRegion Facilities Manager
Supports the direction of the region's Property Control Program and instructs staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations
Serves as working supervisor
Works closely with the Agency's Security Systems Coordinator to ensure the region's compliance with Agency safety standards
Provides input into the evaluation and implementation of the Agency's goals for meeting and maintaining Council on Accreditation standards which are specifically related to the management of facilities, equipment, and record keeping.
Organizes goals and objectives for the distribution/delivery of internal and inter-office mail delivery for the region
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization conducting facilities management.
2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization applying Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization performing property control/inventory functions.
2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization utilizing extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization exercising the ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Requires ability to respond to after-hours requests regarding facility issues.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 8 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
Agency Contact: Lily Koehl
Email: lillian.koehl@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

PUC #:90682971

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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