The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Director of Facilities Management at the DPH Jamaica Plain Campus. The selected candidate will be responsible for all facilities management functions and the oversight of the technical staff who manage the building including certification of Bio-Safety Level 3 Laboratories, Building Automation Systems, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Security and Life Safety Services, Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Control, and Janitorial Functions.

This position leads a facilities management staff of 24 employees, addressing maintenance of building systems and is responsible for oversight of security in a highly regulated diagnostic laboratory environment. The Director of Facilities Management assures that laboratory and office activities are continuously provided in a safe, hygienic environment. Meeting the demands of over 350 employees for both laboratory and office spaces requires significant managerial skill.

The Director of Facilities will oversee five critical areas; Engineering, Maintenance, Housekeeping Services, Central Support Services, Security and Life Safety Management. As with other state health facilities, the Director of Facilities Management must ensure that campus operations meet accreditation and other regulatory standards established by various entities to ensure the delivery of high quality services in a safe environment. Unlike other state facilities, however, the Director of Facilities Management oversees a greater intensity and range of services that requires the position to be highly skilled, visible and effective. For example, the Director must help ensure that the facility complies with the regulations and certifications for the control agencies of the Laboratory, including the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Homeland Security, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Director must ensure that the design and maintenance of laboratories are customized to meet specific safety and risk requirements established for high-risk pathogens.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide leadership and guidance in directing daily operations of Facilities Division while monitoring expenses in order to demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Overall responsibility for the effective management of security and life safety functions at the JP Campus ensuring there is appropriate back up to maintain staff safety at all times, while maintaining compliance with CDC, CLIA and other applicable standards, and regulations, including development and maintenance of an accurate statement of conditions document that demonstrates all fire safety and other facility compliance and lists deficiencies and corrective action plans with timeline for completion.
• Participate as a member of the management team to ensure effective controls over campus operations and interdepartmental/interagency collaboration.
• Manage contract negotiations, oversee bidding process and function as clerk of the works for capital projects to ensure timely and satisfactory delivery of contractor services.
• Develop and implement the 5 year capital and equipment priorities lists to maintain the facilities, utilizing facilities staff when possible to minimize cost.
• Provide professional growth and career advancement within the facilities divisions through attendance at in-service education, professional development seminars and mandated training programs.
• Assume the role of “key member” of safety committee and corridor inspection committee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years or more of Facilities Management or directly related experience.
• Construction supervisor’s license and experience with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), CDC and Massachusetts Building Code regulations.
• Proven ability to manage staff and make decisions, strong budgetary skills, work well with outside companies/agencies.
• Ability to develop accurate Scopes of Work as well as review the bidding process.
• Thorough knowledge of building construction and maintenance programs, laboratory and office facility management, accreditation compliance programs, and state financial, operating and bidding laws and regulations (C. 149 and C. 10).
• Experience in managing planning building processes as well as the ability to prioritize objectives and make decisions with rapid turnaround times.
• Ability to manage and communicate with diverse audience and workforce.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the flexibility to accommodate to the changing needs of a large-scale laboratory and multiple office programs.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health

Pre-Hire:

A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510- 4122 Ext. #2.

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