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Director Of Facilities Operations

Hybrid

Recruitment # 251023-0376MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $102,653 - $139,958/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 11/3/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Are you a current Department of Developmental Services employee with eight (8) years of professional experience in the repair and maintenance of large buildings, leasing, acquisition or management of property or building contract administration with two (2) years of supervisory experience? If so, we invite you to consider the Director of Facilities Operation position!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/DDS/) ) – Southbury Training School – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time first shift Director of Facilities Operation (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0376MP&R1=&R3=) position located in Hartford, CT.

This position is part of the Facilities Division and is based out of the Central Office in Hartford. This position will provide managerial, administrative and financial oversight to many facilities areas. This oversight includes but is not limited to project management, facilities budget reporting, bonding, and overseeing required trainings for all DDS facilities staff.

Position Highlights: PCN 152275

+ Full-time | Hybrid | 40 Hours per week

+ Monday – Friday | 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

+ Telework will be permitted but the expectation is it will be situational.

What we can offer you:

+ View our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

+ A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees!

+ The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

In your role as a Director of Facilities Operation, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Directs staff and operations in the areas of building services and contract compliance;

+ Coordinates, plans and manages section activities;

+ Formulates goals and objectives;

+ Develops or assists in development of related policy;

+ Interprets and administers pertinent laws;

+ Evaluates staff;

+ Assists in preparation of section budget;

+ Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact on program activities;

+ Prepares reports, correspondence and procedural manuals;

+ Administers a quality control and compliance program;

+ Perform related duties as required.

+ For a more comprehensive list of duties, please see the duties section below.

DDS Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at [email protected]

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or [email protected]

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for directing staff in the management, operation and/or maintenance programs of state buildings and grounds or directing facilities management staff in the oversight of property portfolios including contractors and vendors performing property management services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Directs staff and operations in the areas of building services and contract compliance;

+ Coordinates, plans and manages section activities;

+ Formulates goals and objectives;

+ Develops or assists in development of related policy;

+ Interprets and administers pertinent laws;

+ Evaluates staff;

+ Assists in preparation of section budget;

+ Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact on program activities;

+ Prepares reports, correspondence and procedural manuals;

+ Administers a quality control and compliance program;

+ Prepares and reviews plans and specifications for building renovations and/or alterations;

+ Selects and supervises service contractors;

+ Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

+ May direct staff and operations of trade shops and grounds sections;

+ May develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ and ability to apply management principles and practices;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ relevant agency policies and procedures;

+ state of the art security systems, building operations and maintenance procedures and techniques;

+ trades including building, custodial and grounds;

+ energy conservation methods and techniques;

+ budget preparation and control;

+ Knowledge of

+ contract preparation and administration;

+ tenant agency requirements;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Skill in prevention of deterioration, obsolescence and destruction of buildings and operating equipment;

+ Considerable ability to prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for equipment, services and repairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional experience in the repair and maintenance of large buildings, leasing, acquisition or management of property or building contract administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: For state employees supervisory capacity is interpreted at the level of a Maintenance Supervisor 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in architecture, business or construction management, engineering or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ For state employees two (2) years of experience as a Property Management Liaison may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience supervising State Building Maintenance Supervisors.

+ Experience implementing training programs to ensure the safety of State facilities employees.

+ Experience working in facilities/housing for individuals with disabilities.

+ Experience with maintenance in Southbury Training School buildings and campus infrastructure.

+ Experience working with the State Fire Marshal, Department of Health, Building Inspectors, OSHA, and the ADA.

+ Experience using Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online