Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Planning

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the " Hiring Process " section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Finance & Asset Management (Facility Operations & Planning Division) leads the City’s Facility Operations & Planning Division within the Finance & Asset Management (FAM) Department, overseeing Facility Operations, Client Services, and Facility Planning & Delivery under the direction of the FAM Deputy Director.

This position sets strategic direction for service delivery and portfolio performance, including asset lifecycle management, operational reliability, customer experience, administrative services, space planning, and capital program governance. You will ensure alignment with City priorities, sustainability goals, accessibility standards (ADA), fiscal stewardship, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

The Assistant Director provides executive leadership for enterprise facility operations and customer-facing services, driving continuous improvement in service models, program outcomes, and project delivery. Champions data-informed decision-making, organizational change, and cross-department collaboration to deliver high-quality public service.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs division operations, ensuring programs align with City priorities and leadership principles.
• Aligns resources, work plans, and performance standards across all sections to ensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality service delivery.
• Develops strategies, policies, and frameworks integrating sustainability, accessibility (ADA), climate resilience, safety, and fiscal stewardship.
• Leads short- and long-range planning; anticipates operational and capital needs; manages risk; and advances asset lifecycle strategies.
• Oversees research, analysis, and reporting on policy issues for executive leadership and City Council.
• Provides leadership to section managers overseeing operations, maintenance, customer service, digital channels, security/access control, emergency management, space planning, and capital project delivery.
• Manages division finances, including operating and capital budgets, forecasting, cost control, and contract approvals.
• Establishes governance frameworks and best practices to improve consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
• Supports Citywide budgeting, capital planning, and audits; ensures accuracy of financial and operational reporting.
• Leads, develops, and evaluates staff; fosters an inclusive, high-performing, safety-focused culture; and drives continuous improvement and change management initiatives for the division.
• Resolves complex or sensitive issues, ensuring decisions are data-driven and aligned with organizational goals.
• Represents the division with internal departments, external partners, and City leadership; prepares and delivers reports and presentations.
• Oversees recruitment, retention, and supervision of staff through direct and indirect reporting relationships.
• Monitors operating and capital budgets, identifies variances, and implements corrective actions.
• May serve as Acting Director as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of public sector management, budgeting, and program administration.
• Knowledge of Capital Investment Program (CIP) processes, including planning, prioritization, funding, delivery methods, and governance.
• Knowledge of facility operations, preventive maintenance, asset management, and lifecycle planning.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, energy management, environmental regulations, and ADA/accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, business continuity, and security/access control practices.
• Skill in strategic planning, performance measurement, and data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage complex workflows to meet organizational goals.
• Ability to make sound decisions on complex issues and balance competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff while fostering accountability and engagement.
• Proficiency with standard business and data tools (e.g., spreadsheets, dashboards, collaboration platforms).
  
  

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, economics, public administration, business administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible related experience in operations, asset management, capital project delivery, or financial management (preferably in the public sector), management of complex projects or programs, and supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Preferred (domain-specific) experience and credentials:
• Experience in facilities/asset management, operations, space planning, and/or capital project/program delivery in a public sector environment.
• Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM), APPA credential, or similar.
• LEED Accreditation, Certified Access Specialist (CASp), or comparable sustainability/accessibility credentials.
• Participation in professional associations relevant to threat management (e.g., ATAP) or security/access governance.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
  
  

Flexible/Hybrid Working

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position following an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to the department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
  
  

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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