Job Description:

Director of Operations
 
Purpose statement
The job of the director of operations is done for the purposes of planning, organizing and directing the maintenance, repair and alteration of the district buildings and grounds; serving as the district representative in planning and developing facilities and new construction; provide program oversight and compliance with all USDA regulations in the food service department; ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently and within regulatory guidelines and projected deadlines; ensure the integration of technology into educational and administrative processes; preparing and managing the annual budgets for the maintenance, grounds, custodial food service and technology departments; ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and other school resources. Provide a safe and conductive learning environment for all students.
 
This job reports to the superintendent and works in coordination with the superintendent on all matters relating to this position. 
 
Essential functions

• Collaborate with others (e.g. District personnel, other district personnel, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Coordinate schedules and special event operations for the purpose of ensuring required facilities preparation.
• Develops long and short-range maintenance plans/programs (e.g. emergency response plans, energy management plans, technology strategy, annual budgets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that district resources are effectively utilized.
• Directs projects such as site repairs/construction, preventive maintenance and other technology infrastructure projects for the purpose of ensuring completion with then establish time frames, project design and budget.
• Inspects repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations; and approving inspection reports and payment request.
• Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and/or physical practices are followed.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budgetPerforms other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaming feedback and ensuring adherence to establish internal controls.
• Recommends new hires, promotions, termination and transfers for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the workforce.
• Research as new products, laws, regulations, emerging technologies, etc., For the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts and maintaining district-wide services.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical test with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: perform on-site inspections of alterations and repairs; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; operating equipment used in the building trades and planning and managing project.
 
Knowledge
Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applicable codes related to the development, maintenance and construction of facilities; methods, practices, equipment, and supplies used in the building trades; state and local building, safety and health codes; occupational hazards and safe work practices of the building maintenance trades; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards and office methods and practices.
 
Ability
Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardize methods. Ability is required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: plan, organize and administer a maintenance and facilities program; direct, supervise and train staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; meeting deadlines and schedule; working as part of a team; being attentive to detail and displaying tact and courtesy.
 
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing a department; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s function. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.
 
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demand; significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and a significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 33% sitting, 33% walking, and 34% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
 
Experience: Job-related experience with a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
 
Education: Targeted, job related education with study and job related area.
 
Equivalency: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in building maintenance and construction which involve facility planning, construction, maintenance and operations. Experience in a school district environment is preferred.
 
Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver’s license.
 
Continuing Educ./Training: As needed to perform job.
 
Clearances: Criminal justice/fingerprint clearance

Benefits

• Retirement: McKenzie County Public School District #1 contributes 8% to non-certified staff's retirement.
• Insurance: With a comprehensive insurance plan, we utilize Blue Cross Blue Shield's NDPHIT for health insurance and Blue Cross Blue Shield for Vision and Dental Insurance offerings. Single without dependent Contract Staff can enjoy their health insurance being 100% paid for by the School District!

Pay
Salaried exempt position DOE