Head Start Support Services Manager - 949399 WINDOW ROCK, AZ

TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE, TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.

DEPARTMENT: NAVAJO HEAD START

POSITION NO: 949399

WORKSITE: WINDOW ROCK, AZ

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SUPERVISORS AND DIRECTS FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN STAFF; MONITORS THE EFFICIENCY AND STABILITY OF ALL HEAD START FACILITIES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES, OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, NAVAJO NATION DIVISION OF HEALTH AND RELATED ENTITIES. MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING CODE AND REGULATIONS, QUALITY CONTROL, SPECIAL PROJECTS, PREPARES AND COORDINATES BIDS, ASSESS BUILDINGS AND REPAIRS TO FACILITIES. DIRECTS, SUPERVISES, AND COORDINATES WITH FLEET TRANSPORTATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND EFFICIENCY IS MAINTAINED WITH ANNUAL BUS INSPECTIONS. ENSURE COMPLIANCE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MEETS, STATE, FEDERAL AND TRIBAL REGULATIONS. DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL CONTROL MECHANISMS FOR PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY; MEETS WITH MANAGEMENT TEAMS AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS; INTERPRETS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES; SERVES ON COMMITTEES, PANELS, AND ADVISORY BOARDS, FORMULATES PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT; INTERPRETS LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL EDUCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION AT NATIONAL, FEDERAL, STATE LEVELS; DEVELOPS MATERIALS AND CONDUCTS PRESENTATION AND WORKSHOPS; ATTENDS MEETINGS AND STRATEGY SESSIONS TO STAY INFORMED OF PRIORITIES AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK; MAY PERFORM SPECIAL PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED BY THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and TRAINING)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in Facility or Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture Business Administration, Management or a closely related field. and five (5) years of work experience in facility management or engineering, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: ·

Must pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting & employee assessment.

• Possess a valid state driver's license.

SPECIAL, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational administration and processes.
• Knowledge of Navajo Nation, Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state and local laws, codes.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of property management,
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and processes of construction.
• Knowledge of budget and reporting systems, program analysis and performance measures.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes, protocols, changes and updates.
• Knowledge of program operation activities, mission and client service requirements.
• Skill in developing and analyzing program strategic plans, operating systems, procedures and controls.
• Skill in developing and executing documents and reports, goals and objectives and program performance measures.
• Skill in making significant decision and problem solving in many areas including the allocation of resources to program components, supervisory issues and scheduling program services.
• Skill in managing staff and complex internal relationships, maintaining open communication and effective working relationships.
• Skill in providing advice and direction to subordinate managers, supervisors and staff.
• Skill in the collection, analysis and evaluation of information to arrive at sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Skill in researching, compiling and preparing reports and related information.
• Skill in oral and written communications with strong emphasis in providing training. Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. Ability to interpret and enforce public safety, fire and life safety codes. Ability to determine and prioritize demanding workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations. Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee and vendor interactions. Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner. Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.

THE NAVAJO NATION GIVES PREFERENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AND VETERANS PREFERENCE.