Assistant Commissioner of General Services

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of Motor Vehicles seeks an Assistant Commissioner of General Services to lead statewide facilities, real property, capital planning, and procurement. You will oversee contracts, fleet, and asset management, while directing budgeting and policy for a broad portfolio.

You will join the executive leadership team, reporting to the COO, and have authority over major capital decisions, risk management, and agency-wide operational policy. Telework is eligible.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of capital outlay projects, contracts, facilities maintenance, and security for multiple properties.
• Extensive understanding of risk management, asset lifecycle, and supply chain operations.
• Experience leading diverse teams and implementing policy and program decisions.
• Ability to drive strategic change and process improvement to enhance service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction, policy, and performance standards for General Services, including facilities, capital planning, procurement, lease management, and logistics.
• Direct statewide operations, property portfolio management, and capital projects with safety and audit readiness.
• Oversee contracts, vendor performance, asset inventory, and warehouse/logistics to maintain uninterrupted services.
• Lead budgeting, strategic planning, and interagency coordination with DGS and external partners.
• Develop and mentor a professional team in an inclusive, problem-solving culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Capital project management

Risk management

Policy development

Strategic planning

Change management

Job description

Title: Assistant Commissioner of General Services

State Role Title:Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $140,000-$161,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:FAC ADMINISTRATION

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Lead the infrastructure that keeps an entire agency running.

Every DMV location and program across Virginia depends on the facilities, infrastructure, and operational support behind it. From the buildings where customers are served to the contracts, fleet, supplies, and security that keep those sites open, General Services is the foundation of DMV’s mission: Safeguarding Lives, Securing Identities, Serving the Motoring Public, and Supporting Industry Partners.

That foundation demands strong executive leadership. A statewide real property portfolio requires careful planning for leases, relocations, and new sites. Capital projects must be delivered on scope, schedule, and budget. Procurement must meet the standards of the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Facilities must remain safe, accessible, and energy efficient, and every asset must stand up to audit. Balancing all of this while keeping service uninterrupted takes a leader who can see the whole system and make sound decisions at scale.

DMV is seeking an experienced operations executive to serve as Assistant Commissioner of General Services. In this role, you will join the agency’s executive leadership team, report to the Chief Operations Officer, and hold broad authority over resource allocation, major capital and contracting decisions, and agency-wide operational policy. If you are ready to set the direction for a full portfolio of support services in a public organization that touches nearly every Virginian, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

You will set the strategic direction, policy, and performance standards for General Services, a portfolio that includes facilities and real property, capital outlay and long-term capital planning, procurement of construction and professional services, lease and contract management, supply chain and logistics, fleet and asset management, printing and mail services, and risk and security management.

You will direct the operation, maintenance, and repair of DMV facilities statewide, manage the agency’s real property portfolio, and lead capital outlay and construction projects to successful delivery. When facility conditions affect employee or customer health and safety, you will lead the response in coordination with landlords and the Virginia Department of General Services. You will also serve as the agency’s Energy Manager, implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in line with state code.

You will direct the solicitation, award, and administration of agency contracts, monitor vendor performance, and ensure accurate, auditable records across capital projects, maintenance, and service agreements. You will oversee fleet acquisition through replacement, maintain a fixed asset inventory and lifecycle plan built to withstand audit, and lead warehouse and logistics operations so customer service centers and industry partners are supplied without interruption.

As a member of the executive leadership team, you will prepare and administer the division budget, contribute to agency strategic, legislative, and budget planning, and represent DMV with the Department of General Services, other state agencies, and external partners. You will lead and develop a team of professionals in an inclusive workplace that values growth, teamwork, and constructive problem solving.

Why This Role

This is a true executive seat with enterprise-wide reach. You will shape agency-wide operational policy, make major capital and contracting decisions, and lead a diverse portfolio that few roles bring together in one place. Your work will directly determine whether DMV’s facilities and support operations are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the agency’s mission. This position is eligible for telework.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience managing capital outlay projects, contracts, facilities maintenance, and security for multiple properties, preferably within a public service context.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, including employee and customer safety and security, fixed asset and asset life-cycle management, and supply chain and warehouse operations.
• Substantial knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to facilities, risk, and operations management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and ensure efficient, compliant service delivery aligned with agency goals.
• Demonstrated ability to make critical policy and program decisions and develop sound proposals, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic change and process improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia construction, procurement, and contract management requirements, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
• Experience working with the Virginia Department of General Services on capital outlay, leasing, or procurement matters.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position has been designated as requiring you to disclose your financial interests. Financial interests shall be disclosed as a condition of employment and thereafter as required. The mechanism you will use to disclose these interests is called Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI).

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.