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Director, General Services Department

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission • TRAFFIC • Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

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 Location

Position Location Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Director, General Services plans, 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

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 Date

Close Date 10/15/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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

Supplemental Questions

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

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