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Position Information

Functional TitleDirector, General Services Department

Recruitment Category TypeExecutive

Functional CategoryGeneral Services

GradeEX. 3

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0038

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelDirector

Job Code0000

Job Description Summary

Organization NameDepartment Office

Reports toDeputy General Manager for Mission Support

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day with requirements for nights and weekends during emergencies or for other work

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheDirector, General Servicesplans, directs and manages the activities of the General Services Department, which consists of the following areas:Fleet Services, Materials Management, Real Estate, Records Management, and Sustainability & Support Services. The Director ensures that the General Services Department is aligned with WSSC Water’s vision, mission and strategic plans.

Essential Functions

* Directs the effective management of the General Services Department

* Ensures the operational readiness of the vehicle & mobile equipment fleet, the effectiveness of fleet preventive maintenance, State mandated inspections; vehicular emissions testing and schedules

* Monitors the administration of the annual Commission-wide vehicular/equipment inventory and fueling infrastructure and ensures compliance with Federal and state EPA requirements

* Oversees general support services such as printing, mail and courier services, office supplies, food service and vending contracts and furniture inventory and distribution

* Provides oversight of the operation and maintenance of WSSC Water’s warehousing system including monitoring materials specifications and quality control of the Commission’s inventory

* Manages the Commission’s inventory of real property, including purchase, lease or sales of property

* Oversees WSSC Water’s records management and retention program, and ensures efficient records management services such as library, microfilming, imaging, and archival storage

* Oversees WSSC Water’s efforts regarding environmental sustainability and stewardship including managing its recycling program; developing requirements that will make WSSC Water facilities Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEEDS ) compliant; and coordinates Commission efforts regarding energy conservation

* Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in business casual office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

* Knowledge of the principles and practices of property management, materials management, fleet management, real estate management, records management, emergency management, security and/or sustainability

* Ability to direct and coordinate complex/diverse organizational programs

* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

* Ability to resolve complex administrative problems

* Ability to effectively communicate and make presentations to a wide variety of audiences

* Ability to exercise judgment in a myriad of support service issues

* Ability to establish and maintain credibility and effective working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels and the public

* Ability to develop plans and programs

* Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in both verbal and written form

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years’ experience in materials management, real estate or property management, fleet management, security and/or sustainability

+ 5+ years’ senior management experience in a public organization.

Additional Requirements

Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

Master’s degree or other advanced degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering or related discipline

Salary$220,163 - $366,938

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date10/15/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents