Director Of Operations - Hattiesburg Public School District : Job Details

Position Type: Administration/DirectorDate Posted: 8/9/2024Location: Hattiesburg Public School DistrictClosing Date: 10/25/2024TITLE: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in management, business or public administration, school operations, maintenance engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and hands-on experience 2. Three (3) years of experience in the field of maintenance, repair and modernization of multi-site facilities, including at least two (2) years of supervisory responsibility for a building maintenance program 3. Additional experience above the required minimum may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years and/or a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. 4. Demonstrated experience successfully managing a team 5. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License 6. Ability to operate and manage a budget in accordance with school board policy and state purchasing laws 7. Ability to effectively present information SUPERVISES: Departmental Staff REPORTS TO: Superintendent or designee JOB GOAL: Oversees, supervises and directs construction management, facilities, transportation, maintenance, grounds keeping, emergency planning and preparedness, custodial operations, risk management, energy management and conservation activities and other operational divisions of the District, as assigned. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to: 1. Serve as District Risk Manager 2. Maintains safety standards and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and policies regarding school building and grounds, school transportation, and risk management 3. Develops a program of preventive safety rules 4. Recruits, trains, and supervises all transportation, maintenance and grounds personnel. Makes recommendations for personnel employment, transfer, promotion, and release 5. Leads, and promotes, a culture, and strategy, of continuous improvement throughout the Maintenance and Transportations Operations office that compliments similar efforts throughout the district 6. Provides administrative direction and leadership to the members of the Maintenance and Transportation operations departments 7. Communicates effectively with all members of the district and community 84 8. Works with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), assists in budget development, budget monitoring, and control procedures in designated areas 9. Effectively manages assigned budgets 10. Works cooperatively with principals and other site supervisors in administering the individual site and/or area operational needs 11. Prepares or directs the preparation of various reports to inform students, staff & constituents of the district's operational performance 12. Directs the development of policies and regulations where Maintenance and Transportation operations 13. Participates, as appropriate, in the district's expansion and construction processes 14. Monitors student enrollment trends 15. Keeps the superintendent informed about all 16th section leases and concerns 16. Keeps the Superintendent informed of events and activities of unusual as well as routine matters related to the 16th Section Land 17. Communicates with all 16th section leases about the changes in lease policies. 18. Responds to written and oral requests for information in a timely manner concerning 16 th section land 19. Administers the building purchased services, landscape maintenance, and transportation budget. 20. Submits all reports required by the State Department of Education 21. Establishes a regular preventative maintenance program 22. Maintains and submits records as are required to local, state, and federal agencies 23. Develops recommendations for future growth and building land needs 24. Maintains a working relationship with contractors and architects 25. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 26. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 27. Performs other duties as assigned TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees EVALUATION: Annually