Montgomery County Government

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be

$73,569 - $117,252 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 650 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Facility Manager to join our Capital Development and Facility Management Team supporting the Montgomery County Police Department. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven professional who takes pride in serving internal stakeholders and can balance big-picture strategic thinking with strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will be customer service oriented, proactive in identifying improvement opportunities, and committed to delivering high-quality facility solutions in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control, and will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Because our work depends on close collaboration with the Department of General Services (DGS) and external contractors, the Facility Manager must be a skilled communicator and collaborator, able to effectively coordinate, advocate for Police Department priorities, and ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality.

We are looking for a professional who is:

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while managing multiple projects.
• Cost-conscious and resourceful in identifying practical, value-driven facility solutions.
• Collaborative, with the ability to foster productive working relationships with DGS staff, contractors, and other County and outside agencies.
• Results-oriented, ensuring timely delivery of services and continuous improvement of facility operations.
• Knowledgeable in construction, design, and building systems, with hands-on experience in construction/facility management or building/construction trades.
• Technically proficient, with an understanding of construction documents, codes, safety standards, and facility maintenance best practices.

If you are passionate about public service, take initiative, and thrive on seeing your work make a real difference, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

What You'll Be Doing

You will play a key role in ensuring our facilities remain a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for our law enforcement staff and the community we serve. Working closely with the DGS staff, contractors, and internal stakeholders, you will identify and address facility repair needs, resolve maintenance issues, and implement renovation and improvement projects. You will serve as the owner’s representative for all assigned projects, managing them from initial scoping and budgeting through construction, completion, and close-out, while ensuring all work meets quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Examples of Duties

Service Requests

• Monitor the department’s internal Service Request system and coordinate with DGS staff to address repair and maintenance needs.
• Communicate and schedule work with contractors and on-site staff to minimize disruption to police operations.
• Track the progress of each service request to ensure timely completion and keep supervisors and stakeholders informed throughout the process.

Facility Improvements

• Identify and assess facility deficiencies; develop clear scopes of work for corrective or improvement projects.
• Solicit proposals, evaluate cost estimates, and prepare Purchase Requests for funding approval.
• Plan, schedule, and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project specifications.
• Oversee contractors’ work in the field, resolve on-site issues, and conduct progress inspections.
• Organize and lead project coordination meetings, document key decisions, and action items.
• Provide regular project updates with photos and narrative summaries to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Track project budgets, control costs, evaluate workmanship, and ensure materials meet quality standards.
• Review and certify contractor invoices and oversee final project close-out documentation.

General Administration

• Maintain accurate records of contracts, procurement documents, and project files.
• Keep a comprehensive log of all active projects, time-and-materials contracts, and inspection findings.
• Conduct regular facility maintenance inspections and prepare written reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Stay current with emerging construction technologies, materials, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Use computer-based systems and tools to plan, schedule, monitor, and document work activities effectively.

Facility Emergency Action Plans

• Develop Facility Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for each police facility using County templates and guidelines.
• Train on-site personnel in emergency procedures, conduct regular drills, and prepare summary reports documenting results and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Certificate of Proficiency or a GED equivalent.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the building trades, construction management, or facility maintenance field, three (3) years of which must have been at the journey or full-performance level. Experience must include substantial work in the maintenance, renovation, rehabilitation, remodeling, and repair of commercial or industrial buildings or facilities.

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted, provided the applicant’s background demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Building Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in construction management, architecture, engineering, or facility management, with direct involvement in building renovation, rehabilitation, new construction, or major repair projects for commercial or industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, and finishes) and familiarity with building codes, ADA standards, and occupational safety regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, coordinate with contractors and other agencies, and ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery.
• Proficiency in construction or facility management software applications, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functional areas.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s License: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license from the applicant’s state of residence is required for travel between work sites.
• Physical Requirements: The work involves field visits and inspections of construction and maintenance sites, which may require walking, bending, climbing, or accessing confined spaces.
• Background Check: The selected candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation in accordance with Montgomery County Police Department standards.
• Licenses/Certifications: Maryland Master or Journey-level license in a building trade (e.g., electrical, plumbing, or HVACR) or certification in construction management or related fields.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

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