GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking a Facilities and Security Program Manager I. This position will assist the Assistant Director for Facilities and ADA with facilities management of the 21 library branches and the Collection Management Warehouse. In addition, this position will be responsible for serving as the liaison to Security, OEHMS, and Risk Management. In consultation with the Assistant Director for Facilities and ADA, the Program Manager will write State grant application(s) and coordinate updates to the State for grant funded renovation projects.

About Montgomery County Library System:

MCPL has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers.

Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county. A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers.

MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels.

The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA , individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

The Facilities and Security Program Manager, reporting to the Assistant Director for Facilities and ADA will primarily be responsible for the following:

• Assists with facilities management of 21 library branches and the Collection Management Warehouse: Provides chargeback codes for FMOS repairs and maintenance requests, submits moving services requests for surplus or broken furniture, visits branches to check on facilities issues, meets with property managers at branches for maintenance and or projects, meets with contractors at branches to address facilities and or security issues. Coordinates facilities needs with the Department of General Services (DGS) staff; liaises with building branch supervisors to determine needs, tracks, and follow-up on work orders for 22 locations. Maintains and updates Facilities links in SharePoint.
• Serves as the liaison to county security. Liaises with County security to maintain access and identification cards for employees and library tenants including, but not limited to submittals for access cards for appropriate branches/departments, deactivating and reissuing lost, damaged, and stolen cards and security codes.
• Coordinates and implements regular and ongoing security, safety, and emergency preparedness training for all staff on areas including but not limited to, workplace safety, emergency evacuation drills, active shooter, de-escalation, defensive driving, etc. Works with the Staff Development Coordinator to identify and schedule staff security-related training.
• Oversees security issues related to public disruptive behavior that occurs at branches and administrative offices including, but not limited to incident reports, banning process, subpoenas.
• Serves on the LMRC (Labor Management Relations Committee).
• Manages the development and maintenance of a new emergency procedures manual for the department; ensures emergency manuals are up to date at all facilities.
• Writes grant application(s) for State Capital program and coordinates updates to the State.

This position requires the incumbent to work a flexible work schedule that may include working core work hours, as well as working flexible work hours (i.e., early morning, evening, and/or weekend work).

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/IRC.

Montgomery County Government 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 a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please 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 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 Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Three (3) years of multiple building facilities management experience.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Required: Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel between library buildings.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience working in a library, school, museum, or equivalent organization.
• Grant writing experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365.

Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed above. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria.

All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated qualified, placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Montgomery County Employees meeting the minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the eligible list as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Note:

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional pay may be available for bi-lingual languages other than English. In order to qualify for multilingual pay, applicants will be required to successfully pass a multilingual examination.