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Chief Administrative Officer

Department of Facilities & Environmental Services

12 Months, Full-Time

Exempt, Pay Grade 39

VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible

With a combined capital and operating budget totaling over $600 million, Albemarle County prides itself in sustaining responsive and accessible services to its community members, while emphasizing professionalism and efficiency.

Albemarle County is recognized for quality services and innovative programs while still maintaining a comparatively low tax rate. We take pride in being One Organization Committed to Excellence.

The idea of One Organization Committed to Excellence is meant to foster a sense of community throughout our organization. It underscores that we are all working together toward the betterment of our community through sharing knowledge and resources, collaborating with our colleagues, and working with community partners and neighboring localities.

Albemarle County is committed to a High Performing Organization (HPO) model. We value creativity, learning, and innovation.

Leadership at all levels encourages staff involvement, collaboration, and accountability. Everyone is encouraged to show leadership by looking at their individual role to see how their work impacts the broader organization, taking ownership of areas for improvement, thinking about the future, linking with others to address cross-departmental issues, and staying on the cutting edge of their profession.

Who’s building that courthouse? Who’s driving that street sweeper? Who’s helping keep our streams clean and leading the community’s climate discussion? The answer: us!

The Facilities & Environmental Services Department (FES) maintains and improves the physical assets of the county, such as government buildings, public sidewalks, and many other types of public infrastructure.

FES oversees the planning and construction of all of the County’s major capital improvements projects.

FES coordinates with the Community Development Department to protect the natural resources of Albemarle County.

FES ensures compliance with federal environmental laws, promotes pollution prevention, and minimizes waste.

FES maintains County buildings and local libraries, provides copy and mail services, building security, fleet management, and provides supplemental care of public roads.

Facilities & Environmental Services is seeking an experienced professional for our FES Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position. The FES CAO will serve as the manager of operations for the department, leading an experienced, engaged, and high-performing team. The successful candidate can expect to:

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing and managing the administrative functions of the Facilities & Environmental Services Department as well as the staff services functions the department provides to the greater organization. This position serves as a key advisor to the Director, leads the development of strategic initiatives, and ensures that all administrative and staff services—including budget, finance, payroll, procurement, technology, recruitment, strategic planning and business services—are effectively aligned with the department’s mission and strategic goals.

The Chief of Administrative Services provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the Administrative Services Division within the Facilities and Environmental Services (FES) Department. This position manages all staff and administrative support functions for FES, including facility security operations, print and mail services, fleet administration, space management, and departmental budgeting and performance reporting.

The Chief serves as a member of the FES senior leadership team and is responsible for implementing department-wide and organization-wide systems, leading cross-divisional initiatives, and supporting the Director in long-term planning, policy development, and strategic decision-making.

This position is not eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Compensation:

The anticipated range of compensation for this position is $117,839 - $130,243 dependent upon the candidate's education and experience. We offer a competitive benefits package including low-cost health insurance, generous paid leave, membership in the state’s retirement plan- the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), and much more!

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until filled.

As part of the screening process, applicants selected to move forward will be required to participate in a one-way virtual screening through Spark Hire as well as an in-person interview. In-person interviews will be held on August 27 and 28 between 8am and noon EST. Please hold this space on your calendar in the event that you are selected.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through

Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.