Property Manager
(Facilities Planner 2)
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | ON-SITE
NOTE:
The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.
The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 31 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).
About the Opportunity:
As a Property Manager, you will deliver a property-management level of service within the Asset Management Program, focusing on providing exceptional customer service to our tenants. Your daily responsibilities will include coordinating tenant requests and addressing the operational, maintenance, and repair needs of your assigned building portfolio. Working closely with your supervisor, you will help develop preventative maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and perform facility condition assessments to guide capital budget development. Ultimately, your work will directly support the DES mission: providing state agencies and local governments with safe, functional, and well-maintained buildings and grounds while ensuring wise financial stewardship of these valuable state resources.
Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:
Serves as the primary point of contact for tenants and contractors, focusing on building positive working relationships and resolving daily operational, space, and maintenance issues.
Schedules, facilitates, and coordinates all tenant meetings to address ongoing concerns, occupancy agreements, and building needs.
Collaborates with supervisors to develop preventive maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and immediately escalate critical or urgent matters.
Performs comprehensive facility condition assessments to help inform and guide the development of capital budgets.
Oversees and coordinates daily building logistics, including capital projects, tenant improvements, janitorial services, parking, and financial management.
Develops and manages annual operating budgets for assigned facilities, including presenting leadership requests for emergency funding for unanticipated expenses.
Oversees property financial tasks by approving reimbursable tenant invoices and collaborating with purchasing staff on the procurement of goods and services.
Partners with agency project managers and trade staff to oversee, inspect, and finalize construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects while keeping all stakeholders continuously updated.
Prepares and maintains all tenant Occupancy Agreements in current status, ensuring accurate terms, financial payments, and defined service levels.
Other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following required qualification options.
OPTION 1
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Seven (7) years of experience in governmental facilities planning work, or in related field within the private sector, which would yield familiarity with large-scale facilities development and utilization as found at the State level. NOTE: A combination of qualifying experience and/or education totaling seven (7) years may substitute this requirement accordingly, year-for-year; AND
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Valid driver's license.
OPTION 2
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Three (3) years of experience in governmental facilities planning work, or in related field within the private sector, which would yield familiarity with large-scale facilities development and utilization as found at the State level; AND
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or closely related field. NOTE: Qualifying experience may substitute this education requirement option, year-for-year; AND
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Valid driver's license.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
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Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
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Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
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Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
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Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
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Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
How to Apply: Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
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A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
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A current resume, detailing experience, and education
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A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application.
Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Union Inclusion: This position is in a bargaining unit and falls under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the state of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at
[email protected]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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