Assistant Facilities Director

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health, vision, dental

Pension plan

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Job summary

State of Wisconsin’s Department of Administration is seeking a career executive leader to oversee the Facilities Management Group Two (FM2) across Madison facilities. The role focuses on operational management, budgeting, and staff supervision, delivering planning, design, construction, remodeling and maintenance services for state-owned buildings.

The position requires directing professional staff, coordinating with internal and external partners, and ensuring compliance with state policies.

Qualifications

• Oversee and manage FM2 facilities operations.
• Lead a team of professionals and skilled staff.
• Plan, design, remodel, and maintain DOA facilities in Madison region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management, budget, and staff supervision of FM2.
• Provide consultation in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities.
• Ensure compliance with state policies and act as liaison to other agencies.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Project management

Job description

Introduction

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin. This career executive level position is in the Division of Facilities & Transportation Services, Bureau of Building Management and will be headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building: 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, Wisconsin 53705 . This position will be responsible for additional buildings within Madison.

Position Summary

This position will have oversight over the Facilities Management Group Two (FM2). They will have responsibility and decision-making authority for the operational management, budget and staff supervision of diverse and complex FM2 functions. Additionally, the incumbent manages and supervises a staff of professional and skilled employees in providing operational, technical and consultation in the planning, design, construction, remodeling and maintenance of Department of Administration owned facilities within Madison South, Madison East, Madison West groups and other facilities as assigned.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary between $95,680 and $113,318. A 2 year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program – a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

• Managing large, complex or multiple facilities (e.g. monitoring and auditing operations, programs, and management directives, or similar)
• Leading a team and/or supervising employees (e.g., hiring, directing the work of other employees, providing performance goals and standards, scheduling, training, counseling employees, etc.)
• Identifying, developing, and managing projects (e.g. construction, remodeling, technical, maintenance, capital improvement, etc.)

• Policy development and implementation (e.g. implementing program policies, rules, regulations, or similar)
• Budget management (e.g. developing a budget, reviewing financial transactions, overseeing payments, or similar)

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at [e-mail]

Deadline to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.