Special Assistant to the Mayor, Facility & Operations

Salary: $97,196.00 - $121,464.00 Annually Location : Borough Administration Building - 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna, AK Job Type: Full-time Department: MAYOR'S OFFICE Division: MAYOR'S OFFICE Opening Date: 04/17/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Please be sure to attach requested documents to application. Not ready to submit your application yet? You can return to and submit your application later. GovernmentJobs.com auto-saves, but save your current field before signing out. Log back in and submit before the close date. Definition Under the general direction of the Mayor or their designee, the Special Assistant to the Mayor, Facility and Operations is responsible for overseeing the facility use of all Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) departments, service areas and tenants of KPB owned or leased facilities. This position represents the Mayor and the KPB for facility planning and operations including the supervision and coordination of consultants, communications with stakeholders and the general public, facilitation of project planning, and coordination of multiagency, multi-departmental business initiatives. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or project management and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of business management, facility management, project management or public works. May substitute additional years of senior-level, related work experience for college degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Must have extensive experience in managing large scale operations, with diverse business services and organizational interests, including development of complex facility use agreements, business operational planning, negotiation, and effective collaboration within a complex operating arena. Experience in identifying interagency and interdepartmental collaboration opportunities is critical. Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and have demonstrated success using technology to implement business processes or manage facility data. Must have knowledge of business plan development, public administration, interagency-planning and collaboration. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are required. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license. Essential Functions Facility Operations Planning:

• Develops and implements long and short-range goals, objectives, policies, procedures in support of multi-agency, KPB department and service area facility needs.
• Develops informational communications to public regarding KPB facilities and operations initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with other departments within the Borough, the community, and external agencies, providing information on available resources, projects, and Borough services.
• Advises the Mayor of all policies and procedures related to the management of the physical assets and resources of the Borough.
• Consults and coordinates with KPB directors on matters of facility policies, related inter-departmental priorities, and capital improvement.
• Proactively identifies, supports and/or implements business initiatives and capital projects focused on reducing KPB operating cost.
• Participates on a variety of committees (including chairing), task forces, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding KPB facility planning and operations, and/or other pertinent information as appropriate.

Facility Management:

• Develops and maintains, on an ongoing basis, priorities for facility improvements, corrections, upgrades, and new construction and provides leadership in the development of the institution's capital and operational priorities.
• Collects and analyzes a variety of complex data and information, including operational costs and resource utilization. Performs statistical analysis and summarizes findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums.
• Acts as a catalyst for Borough facility planning across all KPB department, service area and agency facilities.
• Coordinates with KPB facility stakeholders to update and maintains KPB's facility inventory and operating agreements.
• Develops and maintains a facility use planning process.
• Directs the development of business practices to coordination and collaboration between all KPB departments, service areas and agencies.

Other Functions: 1.Other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate orally. Sitting is required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally transport up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying! The Kenai Peninsula Borough is an EEO Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans

• Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.
• Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction
• Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA

High Deductible Health Plan Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000*Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum: Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000 Out-of-Network Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan. Prescription Drug Plan Note: Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000*

• Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate
• Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate

Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year): Employee $47.50 ($95/month) Spouse $47.50 ($95/month) Children (1 - 5) $12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month) Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month) Dental Plan Calendar Year Deductible Individual - $75 / Family - $250Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500 Vision Plan There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan. Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses. Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year): Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents$15 ($30/month) Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA Health Savings Account Calendar Year Contribution $1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family Health Reimbursement Arrangement Calendar Year Contribution $1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month. Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation Discounted family membership for air ambulance services available at employee's expense. Employee Assistance Program Offered through Magellan Health, this program provides free support services to employees & their family. Options include limited counseling, wellbeing coaching, legal services & more. Flexible Spending Accounts Employee funded via pre-tax deduction. These optional accounts include a Medical FSA for qualifying medical/dental/vision expenses, a Limited Purpose FSA for qualifying dental/vision expenses, or a dependent care FSA for qualifying childcare/eldercare expenses. All accounts have maximum annual limits set by the IRS & must be elected annually. Group Life and AD&D A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children. Additional Group Life and AD&D Additional life insurance available at employee's expense. Supplemental Insurance Policies Supplemental policies including accident, cancer, disability and critical illness available through Colonial Life at employee's expense via payroll deduction. Pet Insurance Discounted rates for pet insurance through MetLife available at employee's expense. Personal Leave - Paid Time Off-PTO Employees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule. Holidays Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays. Administrative Leave Administrative employees receive up to 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Retirement Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under. Please note, PERS calculates service based on 6 hrs. per day/30 hrs. per week as full-time. If working less than this, your years of service (used to determine vesting schedule, retirement etc.) will be prorated accordingly. Please contact PERS for more information. Supplemental Retirement Accounts Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement. Options include an optional, employee-funded, pre-tax 457 deferred compensation program and/or a post-tax IRA. *pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family. This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference? Yes No 02 COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered. Yes No 03 RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered. Yes No 04 Do you currently possess a valid Alaska driver's license? Yes No 05 Do you have a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or project management and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of business management, facility management, project management or public works? May substitute additional years of senior-level, related work experience for college degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Describe below: 06 Briefly describe your experience in managing large scale operations, with diverse business services and organizational interests, including development of complex facility use agreements, business operational planning, negotiation, and effective collaboration within a complex operating arena. 07 Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references. If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A. 08 Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references. If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A. Required Question Kenai Peninsula Borough