
Basic Function
The current vacancy is in the Property Management Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.
Senior Property Manager - Building Services: To manage facility operations, services, and maintenance for the building(s) to which assigned and supervise County and contracted building staff. Responsible for the management and daily operation of the buildings, including facilities maintenance, tenant services, and custodial and security services; direct the operations of personnel and finance to include administrative and support functions relating to budgets, personnel, purchasing, and policies and procedures; provide coverage as the 24 hour, 7 day a week on call emergency contact person; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Flexible Workplace
This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy.
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.
Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Senior Building Services Manager will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Senior Building Services Manager. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.
Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Lindsey.Hunter@co.ramsey.mn.us
Responsibilities
Examples of Work Performed
- Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
- Communicate the Department's vision statement, mission statement, policies and procedures to staff and contracted personnel; work closely with subordinate supervisors, staff, and skilled union work force to ensure positive labor relations are pursued; monitor subordinates interpretations of bargaining contracts to maintain consistent labor practices; participate in grievance hearings as needed. In conjunction with department staff support the common department goals to provide welcoming, accessible, energy efficient, safe, and clean office and public spaces, on all leased and county owned property.
- Manage the personnel and budget activities by delegating duties, directing workflow, instructing staff, and inspecting work assignments; make decisions regarding the hiring, evaluation, and discipline of staff. Manage and ensure the accuracy of all payroll and personnel records for staff. Administer performance appraisals for staff, establish performance goals and provide constructive feedback; review performance of staff and/or contracted personnel to assure performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
- Manage service contracts including the preparation of requests for proposals, proposal evaluations, and vendor performance reports in conjunction with the department contract manager. Review the performance of contract workers to assure performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness. Verify that insurance certificates for all parties are consistent with Risk Management criteria and accidents/incidents are reported as appropriate. Engage local law authorities as needed.
- Develop annual budget and projecting future needs; monitor the budget to see that expenditures remain within the limits of the approved budget; authorize payments to various vendors and County agents; authorize budget adjustments as required; make decisions regarding the authorization and purchase of supplies, furniture, and equipment.
- Establish a process for incorporating goals for Minority Business Enterprise and Women’s business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation in the procurement process and in workforce participation.
- Coordinate and direct activity for workers’ compensation claims, accident claims and insurance recovery, unemployment claims, employment benefit program, Employee-Right-to-Know and OSHA reports.
- Participate in joint meetings with other divisional/departmental staff and serve on committees, boards, and work teams.
- Responsible for Department-wide assignments as determined by management or department director.
Senior Property Manager – Building Services
- Manage and oversee all facility services and operations, including building and grounds maintenance, operations, services, repairs, energy efficiency initiatives and ADA accessibility requirements.
- Manage the monitoring, training, operations, maintenance, and repair of critical building systems including backup generators, electrical distribution systems, uninterruptible power supply systems, security, and closed caption television systems.
- Manage the general operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and components of its major systems, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security and fire alarms, exterior building envelope, and grounds; establish and implement schedules to maintain these systems.
- Manage exterior maintenance programs including ground care, landscaping, snow removal, parking lots, site access and safety issues.
- Manage routine maintenance and repair and major operating and capital projects in the facility.
- Function as the primary customer service representative in the facilities and is the main liaison between the tenant organizations and Property Management administration. Coordinate department communications to tenants.
- Manage staff in maintaining records and generating reports relating to the enterprise asset management system, open and complete service requests, complete and backlog of preventive maintenance tasks, record asset conditions and inspection reports, and maintenance efficiency documents. Develop and implement quality control standards and inspection programs to ensure that maintenance work and services are being provided at a consistent level of quality and performance across assigned facilities.
- Respond to and coordinate emergency repairs and requests.
- Maintain project records; inspect work for compliance with contract specifications and applicable building/safety codes.
- Develop and monitor integrated financial management and reporting procedures on departmental operations in cooperation with the Finance Department to ensure proper financial controls.
- Monitor compliance with building codes and County policies for building operations and services and develop new policies and standard operating procedures for staff as needed.
- Analyze and evaluate existing department policies and procedures and develop or assist in researching, planning, and formulating new policies and procedures or revise existing ones.
- Manage staff activities in assisting department managers in procurement of services and supplies, regularly update vendor and supplier contact and contract lists, assist in obtaining prices or proposals when requested, develop and track purchase requisitions, receipt of materials and preparation of invoice payments.
- Manage custodial and maintenance services within assigned locations; develop and monitor service levels working closely with building tenants and staff to meet special needs within the facilities; evaluate and recommend implementation of cost effective and efficient methodology based on best practices in the industry and in the best interest of the County.
- Responsible for ensuring safety and security of employees and visitors at assigned facility; develop, monitor, and enforce internal safety procedures and compliance with OSHA, building codes and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Assure regulatory compliance in testing and maintaining mechanical, electrical and life safety systems within the facilities; develop emergency and life safety procedures and plans; implement and monitor on-going life safety training for staff and tenants.
- Analyze reports and data generated by the automated maintenance system to identify problems, trends and process improvements as needed.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
Finger printing: The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the FBI require the Property Management Department to submit fingerprint cards of new employees and to keep them on file for every employee that has access to areas where their databases or information are accessed, produced, used, or stored.
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA):
Certification by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for authorized access to areas where the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) is accessed or CJIS information is stored is required after hire and the ability to maintain this certification every year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (ALL): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate degree or Vocational Certificate in HVACR, Building Systems, or related field.
Experience: Five years of experience in the operations, maintenance, and repair of buildings, building mechanical systems and security systems. Three years of the five years of experience must be in a supervisory or management capacity.
Substitution: Experience beyond the minimum may be substituted for education on a year to year basis, up to two years. Any combination of education and experience that equals to seven years (of which three must be in a supervisory or management capacity).
Certifications/Licensure: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Preferred: Certification from a nationally recognized facility management program (IFMA or BOMA).
Ramsey County
121 East Seventh Place
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US