Manager, Facilities and Office Services

July 12, 2022
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Job Description

American Public Health Association

Washington, D.C., Responsible for APHA headquarters building and overseeing daily operation of the Office Services department.  Oversee the maintenance and the renovation of physical property and directs office activities such as supply purchasing, property management, reception, and mailroom.  Oversee management of all systems related to the Association’s building, including HVAC, MEP, and security, as well as serves as liaison for building’s tenants.  Establish process and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient operations of Office Services unit, including developing schedules and work plans.  Prepare the unit’s annual budget request and administers approved budget.  Responsible for Association required reporting and records management, including those required by the District of Columbia government.  Administer telephone system, including voicemail, video conferencing, and interacting with communication system vendors.  Monitor development of Office Services unit through regular performance reviews.  Administer the procurement system, maintaining the central file and asset inventory system for all purchases incurred by APHA and negotiates with vendors.  Review agreements with vendors regularly to assess pricing and service improvements.  Coordinate competitive bids as appropriate.  The position will supervise the Building Maintenance Engineer, Office Services Assistant and Receptionist positions. Perform other related professional duties as assigned. Four-year college or university with specialization in business, Facility Management Certification or related field, or related field required.  Minimum 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in facilities management, with three years in supervisory capacity.  Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.  Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.  Strong Customer Service orientation.  Knowledge of current and emerging trends in Office Services, building equipment maintenance and building state laws.  Required to work offsite 10 days per year at meetings.  Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend work as job duties or projects require it.  Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends and travel to staff APHA related meetings as needed.  Must be willing to work after business hours, including weekends and travel to staff APHA related meetings as needed.
Vaccination Policy: New Hires and Employees must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.  
Position is based in downtown DC near several metro stations.  
Hours: 35 hours a week, full-time, Monday – Friday (daytime).  Number of openings: 1.
Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should submit the following information (please include your last name in all filenames when uploading materials.  You should use this format: LastName.CoverLetter) at : https://careers-apha.icims.com

Cover letter;
Resume;
A writing sample;
Salary requirement;
At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company name and phone number and email).

 
Vaccination Policy: New Hires and Employees must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.
 
CLOSING DATE:          Open Until Filled
 
EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY.  APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace. APHA offers a competitve salary and excellent benefits.

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