Facility Administrator / Planner Senior State - Job ID 94956

Job Description

Job Description

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking an experienced project manager to serve as the agency’s Facility Administrator. This position provides facility management at the Department of Public Safety's central office location, in the areas of space planning, project management, centralized receptionists, security liaison, property owner and maintenance liaison, and facility troubleshooting. As part of the Fiscal and Administrative Services division, this position will oversee and provide leadwork to the Facilities unit.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as landlord liaison for central office building to ensure facility is functional and comfortable.
• Assist with agency, division, or work unit space planning.
• Project management functions such as evaluating, approving, modifying, or denying work requests for inquiries such as modular furniture adjustments, general repair/maintenance, landlord requests, etc.
• Administer DPS Town Square security policy in coordination with security staff.
• Direct work activities for facility team.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two (2) years of project management experience including analyzing project scope, estimating project timelines and costs, developing project plans, and maintaining all project documentation.
2. Experience in facility management including working with building access systems, space planning and installation, and working with modular furniture design.
3. Knowledge of building structures and systems including communication networks, electric power and lighting, air temperature and quality, and various safety methods, practices, and security systems related to managing a large office facility.
4. Leadership skills sufficient to provide work direction to staff and perform inventory management.
5. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Leadership and/or supervisory experience.
2. Knowledge of DPS divisions and space needs.
3. Certification or degree in project management, facility management, or related field.

Physical Requirements

Medium: Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

• Criminal history
• Reference check
• Driver’s license check
• SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.

Company Description

When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.