County of Riverside (County) is seeking an experienced leader for the position of Assistant Director of Facilities Management (FM). This vital role shares in the management and operations of the FM Project Management Office (public works construction management team) and the FM Real Estate Division (acquisition, leasing, property and space management). FM manages over 14.5 million square feet of County-owned and leased facilities across 7,200 square miles and also serves as the designated building official and the permitting and inspection team for County-owned facilities. The Assistant Director is responsible for administering the countywide facilities management program and ensuring compliance with all building code requirements, laws, and statutes. This position is integral to maintaining safe, comfortable, efficiently operated, and aesthetically pleasing environments for both county employees and the general public.
If you possess strong leadership, extensive knowledge of high-level construction management and public-private-partnership real estate transactions and a proven track record in managing large-scale public development projects, we welcome your application to join this dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the community. Apply now to lead efforts in designing, constructing, acquiring, leasing and maintaining Riverside County’s expansive portfolio of facilities, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
If you have exceptional financial acumen, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to community service, this is your opportunity to shape the future of facilities management in Riverside County. Apply now to oversee budget planning, develop energy-efficient solutions, and foster public-private partnerships that enhance the quality of life for residents and employees alike. Your leadership can drive the continued success and growth of this essential department.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, real estate, construction management, behavioral science, social science, political science, public policy, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, environmental sciences, geography, architecture, engineering, or a related field to the assignment. The required education may be substituted by a valid certification of registration as an Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners or a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. (Candidates licensed, certified or registered as an Architect or Civil Engineer in another state must be able to obtain California registration within one year.)
Experience: Six years of public agency experience in a management level capacity, which included responsibility for directing the activities of subordinate managers in a major program or division and direct oversight for managing policy, planning, program budgeting, and staffing.
Whether it is a stroll through the quaint boutiques of historic downtown Riverside, an afternoon in Temecula’s wine country, or a round of golf on a world-class course in Palm Springs, Riverside County has something for everyone. Even the weather is wonderful, with rainy days few and far between. Riverside County is a great place to live, work, and play.
With more than 2.43 million residents, Riverside is the tenth most populous county in the U.S. and the fourth most populous county in California. The County stretches nearly 200 miles across, comprising over 7,200 square miles of fertile river valleys, low deserts, mountains, foothills, and rolling plains. Riverside County covers an expansive, varied geography that encompasses many diverse and rapidly growing communities with a wide range of public service needs.
The County shares borders with Imperial, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties, comprising a region extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Colorado River. There are a total of 28 incorporated cities within the County.
Riverside County is conveniently located within a short drive to Southern California’s many cultural events, theme parks, and tourist at...tractions, which make it an excellent alternative to the more costly and congested neighboring counties. The County’s housing market continues to be among the most affordable in Southern California.
Additionally, higher education facilities are abundant throughout the area, providing continuous educational opportunities for professional development.
