Manager Of Operations Jobs in Barrow, AK (NOW HIRING)

Summary or Purpose
The Director of Maintenance and Operations (M&O) serves as the principal official responsible for coordinating District services in the areas of maintenance and operations, capital improvements, housing (procurement of units) and forming and implementing policies and procedures in the department. The Director assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within the budget allocations; and assures effective and efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities and time. The Director uses excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Qualification Requirements
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 5 years experience in an equivalent position preferred.
• 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Three years of work experience with the public required.
• Three years of work experience with general office computer programs required.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills required.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License required. • Iñupiat speaking & cultural relevance preferred
• Such other alternatives as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Direct operations and staff of Maintenance including Plant Managers in all village schools
• Assist in the development of the District's six-year capital improvement plan
• Prepare reports for the Superintendent or Board of Education as requested
• Coordinate itinerant tradesmen support of village routine and preventative maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with the NSB CIPM Dept. on district capital projects.
• Prepare and develop the annual budget for the department.
• Coordinate Nutrition/Food Services
• Coordinate procurement of supplies, parts, materials, equipment and FF&E with village sites and the Business Office.
NSBSD JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF PAGE 2 MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
• Coordinate and direct outside contractors for all departmental certifications, inspections, and consulting
• Coordinate the development and implementation of departmental safety and staff training programs for village personnel
• Coordinate and direct departmental supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with AHERA, OSHA NSB Risk Management, and other required Borough, State, and Federal regulations
• Direct and implement the Disaster Plan for all District facilities
• Coordinate implementation of the district-wide computerized maintenance management system in village schools
• Provide oversight of transportation
• Negotiate leases for District Housing Program
• Adhere to all District policies and regulations
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel within and outside of the North Slope Borough School District. The employee must be willing and able to fly in small and large commuter planes.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet