District of Columbia Public Schools

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) is comprised of the Strategic School Operations, Food & Nutrition Services, School Security, Facilities, and Compliance, teams.. The Facility Management team is responsible for overseeing small capital projects, work order management, and sustainability across the DCPS Portfolio.. The Director, Small Capital Projects works closely with the DC Department of General Services (DGS) to monitor and ensure that all DCPS school buildings are maintained.. Develops strategic operational systems, procedures, standards, and guidance across 110+ DCPS school buildings involving multiple programs and DC government agencies, including clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for related priorities; and coordinates and directs the work of staff based on volume, priorities, and strategic context.. Builds senior-level relationships with school leaders, across internal departments/Office and with other DC government agencies, to drive collaboration and project success; interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders; and uses these relationships to inform leadership on how to resolve issues, develop systems, and address concerns.

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Position OverviewThe Office of Innovation and Systems Improvement (ISI) works with the Chancellor to align resources across the organization through innovation and continuous improvement. Our goal is to initiate change and lead DC Public Schools into the highest performing school district in the nation. After engaging with over 3,000 internal and external stakeholders to help shape the future of DCPS, we are guided by the five strategic priorities of the new Capital Commitment 2017-2022 Strategic Plan:Promote Equity: Define, understand, and promote equity to close achievement gaps and interrupt institutional bias.Empower Our People: Recruit, develop, and retain a talented, caring, and diverse team.Educate the Whole Child: Provide rigorous, joyful, and inclusive academic and social emotional experiences for all students.Ensure Excellent Schools: Increase the number of high quality schools across the district by defining blended autonomies for schools and creating opportunities for innovation.Engage Families: Deepen partnerships with families and community. The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) is comprised of the Strategic School Operations, Food & Nutrition Services, School Security, Facilities, and Compliance, teams. OCOO is responsible for guiding the operations and functions for all 118 schools within the District. Our goal is for all DCPS schools to be ready on the first day of school and every day thereafter so that all principals can lead, all teachers can teach, and all students can learn.The Facilities division is comprised of two main teams: Facility Planning & Design and Facility Management. The Facility Planning & Design team is responsible for developing and implementing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), school modernizations, and large addition projects. The Facility Management team is responsible for overseeing small capital projects, work order management, and sustainability across the DCPS Portfolio. The mission of the Facilities division is to equitably create and maintain healthy, sustainable, and inspiring learning environments by fostering strong school community relationships to allow students to thrive.The Director, Small Capital Projects works closely with the DC Department of General Services (DGS) to monitor and ensure that all DCPS school buildings are maintained. Additionally, the Director works to develop and oversee the implementation of the Small Capital Construction program. The Facilities Management team may at times be required to respond quickly to emergencies via phone, email, or in-person outside of the normal workday or workweek.The Director, Small Capital Projects will report to the Deputy Chief, Facilities.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.Develops strategic operational systems, procedures, standards, and guidance across 110+ DCPS school buildings involving multiple programs and DC government agencies, including clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for related priorities; and coordinates and directs the work of staff based on volume, priorities, and strategic context.Assesses department’s programmatic talent needs and implements hiring, training/professional development strategies, and organizational design appropriately; guides and coaches direct reports and other team members; and keeps department staff informed of internal and external developments affecting their areas of responsibility.Identifies and systematizes successful operational and project management methods across the department; and develops and implements annual and multi-year budgets (operational and capital) and allocation of staff and resources.Drives the gathering and analysis of data for internal and external reporting; and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and special projects toward meeting established goals and objectives on a quantitative and qualitative basis.Using facility asset databases and work order data; and leads the development of the Small Capital Construction capital budget.Manages the scope development for the Small Capital Construction program; and engages school leadership to keep them informed through the project development and implementation.Manages the oversight and implementation of the Small Capital Construction projects.Stays closely aware of projects, high-level initiatives, and emerging issues across the DCPS organization and proactively helps to adjust department approach based on changes in direction, priorities, and resources.Advises DCPS senior management team on proposed legislation, policies, and procedures affecting the specific department and projects assigned.Builds senior-level relationships with school leaders, across internal departments/Office and with other DC government agencies, to drive collaboration and project success; interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders; and uses these relationships to inform leadership on how to resolve issues, develop systems, and address concerns.Coordinates closely with other teams within the division to inform planning for large capital projects, building stabilization efforts, sustainability initiatives, and reducing the school district’s fixed cost expenditures.Identifies needs and develops content for training and professional development for both facilities and custodial team members.QualificationsBachelor's degree and five to seven years of related work experience.Master's degree preferred.Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.Experience overseeing a facilities management portfolio, including custodial, sustainable building/ LEED Green building features.Strong interpersonal skills and must be able to communicate clearly in writing and in small and large groups.Experience in public budgeting.Knowledge of MEP systems a plus.DCPS ValuesSTUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

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