Director of Operations and Services

VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Director of Operations and Services

QUALIFICATIONS : .

1. Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with valid Alabama certificate in administration/supervision or educational leadership.
2. Minimum of five years teaching and/or administrative experience.
3. Certified by the State Department of Education in Capital Planning and Facility Assessments.
4. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statues and State Board of Education regulations.

REPORTS TO : Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
2. Supervises and administers the operation of the school plant.
3. Plans, develops, and maintains information regarding short and long-term facility projects, and the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
4. Facilitates the preparation of the departmental budget and monitors expenditures.
5. Acts as liaison for the Energy Management Program.
6. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
7. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
8. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
9. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
10. Oversees purchasing for the department in accordance with school system financial procedures.
11. Oversees inventory control for the department in accordance with school system financial procedures.
12. Maintains an accurate and up-to-date insurance listing of all buildings, equipment, and vehicles owned by the Vestavia Hills City Board of Education.
13. Assists with obtaining information needed to report accidents involving Board-owned vehicles.
14. Collaborates with school administrators, administrative personnel, and/or SDE on task forces, problem solving and/or planning teams to improve transportation services.
15. Evaluates the job performance of assigned staff in accordance with school system procedures.
16. Engages in professional growth, ongoing training, and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
17. Creates positive working relationships with the State Department of Education.
18. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Broad knowledge of facilities and maintenance operations for schools.
2. Excellent oral and written communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to manage, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
4. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the operation and maintenance of all school facilities and properties.
5. Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
6. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
7. Successful experience in supervision and management in an educational setting.
8. Experience in organizing, providing professional and/or staff development.
9. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, highly intensive work environment.

EVALUATION :
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Vestavia Hills City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

SOURCE : Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia, Alabama

Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Meredith Hanson, Director of Personnel/Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.