Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)

[The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting *internally and externally* to the position of Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance. This is a Non-Represented position and is contingent upon budget approval.
[Position: Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance
[Reposting Period: December 6, 2023 through Successful Recruitment
[Original Posting Date: February 27, 2023 through March 10, 2023
*[Applicants who applied during this posting period need not reapply. Applicants will remain in file for review.
[Salary: $99,386.66 to $124,233.32 Annum
[Union Affiliation: Non-Represented Position
[Reports To: [Deputy Chief of Project and Facilities Management
[Summary of Position:
[Under general direction from the Deputy Chief of Project and Facilities Management, this high-level management position is responsible to oversee a departmental program that includes facilities and vehicle maintenance. This position is also responsible for the implementation of all policies and practices related to the daily delivery of safe and reliable scheduled services. This position will work directly with external service providers, on-site facility staff, business leaders, and internal departments. This position will be responsible for setting key performance indicators for third party vendors, perform comprehensive business reviews, manage contracts, vendor training and implement sound practices for asset management.
[To assist in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program for the acquisition, leasing, construction repairs, replacement and maintenance of RIPTA buildings, and equipment, including responsibility for assisting in developing space utilization plans for departmental owned facilities; to assist in the supervision of a staff assigned to the detailed development of specifications, leases, the development of appropriate additions and renovations and/or such space utilization plans, as may be required, assuring that all such real property as is used by the department conforms to appropriate codes and/or laws regulating their use.
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Responsible for the administration and supervision of the Maintenance Department resources and personnel to assure that vehicles and facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and reliable operating condition;
Responsible for
technical expertise to enhance existing and new client programs including short- and long-range planning, construction and renovation projects, preventative and corrective maintenance, energy management, grounds, and landscaping, and janitorial services;
Coordinates activities with the Transportation Department and the community at large in response to daily problems and changing priorities; develops contingency plans in response to changing conditions or problems;
Oversee division managers responsible for meeting bus availability needs to ensure safe and reliable service;
Directs the development and implementation of equipment quality control programs to ensure that equipment and personnel operate safely and effectively;
Participates in the review federal and state regulations regarding issues of concern to the Authority and ensure that all requirements of such regulations are met;
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