The Alaska Court System is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Facilities team as the Deputy Facilities Director (salary range 22). This position will be based out of the Snowden Administration Building in Anchorage. In this role, you will assist in planning, coordinating, and administering statewide facilities programs that support court operations across Alaska. Responsibilities include managing maintenance, renovation, construction, leasing, and facility improvement projects; overseeing procurement and contract administration; coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies; and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable laws, codes, and court policies. This position also assists with facility assessments, emergency preparedness, continuity planning, and statewide operational support while serving as a key resource for facilities management activities.
The successful candidate will help develop and monitor operating and capital budgets, maintain facility records and project documentation, and identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency. This position provides guidance and support to facilities staff through training, workload coordination, and cross-training initiatives while assisting with succession planning and employee development. If you enjoy managing diverse projects, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and contributing to the safe, efficient, and effective operation of court facilities throughout Alaska, we encourage you to apply.
An ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please address these in the required letter of interest:
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Working knowledge of commercial facilities maintenance and operations including electrical, mechanical, architectural, HVAC, and Direct Digital Controls.
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Knowledge of the principles and techniques of contract administration, including organization, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
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Knowledge of the tools of project management such as methods development, project scheduling and cost analysis.
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Proficient in the use of MS Office software, Adobe Acrobat; general knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, MS Visio.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with a wide variety of government officials, contracting agencies, consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, court staff, and court users.
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Ability to set goals, monitor progress, and adjust resources to accomplish objectives.
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Experience analyzing bids and proposals for specific criteria, cost efficiency, quality, economy, and other related aspects.
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Recognize hazardous conditions and take appropriate steps.
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Ability and willingness to be on call as needed and travel to remote locations with limited services in small aircraft.
IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
The Work Hours
Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.
Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage, and employer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.
Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
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The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in facility management, public or business administration, planning, design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field AND five years of progressively responsible professional experience in facilities management, public procurement, project management, construction administration, fiscal management, operations management, records management, or organizational process improvement.
Substitution:
Ten years of professional experience in facilities management, project management, public procurement, construction administration, operations management, or related professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Preferred:
- Experience with government procurement and contracting.
- Experience with facilities management systems and records management systems.
- Experience developing operational procedures, workflows, and continuity planning initiatives.
- Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification.
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification.
- Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) certification.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or organizational process improvement training or certification.
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
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A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
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Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
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A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
LETTER OF INTEREST
Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to [email protected].
Your letter of interest should:
1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.
The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NEPOTISM REVIEW
To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.
Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number: (907) 264-8242
