Building Project Coordinator, Operations Specialist I (NCS) - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

City of Baltimore is seeking an Operations Specialist I to apply management principles to improve operational activities and budgetary processes within the agency.

Responsibilities include prioritizing maintenance projects, overseeing contracts from start to finish, processing bids, and preparing expenditure reports to support program administration. A Maryland Class C license is required, with 5 years’ experience in related work.

Qualifications

• Education: have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of GED certificate.
• Experience: five years' experience in overseeing building construction and maintenance work including experience in reviewing contract drawings and plans, specifications and preparing cost estimates.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent driver’s license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit.
• Provisional driver’s licenses are not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes building maintenance projects based on Departmental priorities and project cost/benefit analysis to achieve the most efficient and effective utilization of the Department's maintenance budget.
• Conducts oversight of projects from start to finish including meeting initially with contractors and evaluating work to ensure satisfactory completion.
• Process all bids, quotes, and requirements in accordance with fiscal practices and policies.
• Performs and maintains a comprehensive analysis of Departmental facilities with suggestions on long and short term maintenance requirements.
• Prepares expenditures status reports for program administration and evaluation. Maintain project progress for planning and expenditure control.
• Ensures communication and coordination among all in house working parties, contractors, BCRP staff.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Cost estimation

Contract interpretation

Project oversight

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Get to Know Us
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$62,998.00 - $100,643.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$79,438.00 Annually
Get to Know Us
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Job Summary
Operations Specialist I encompasses professional and analytical work requiring regular use of independent judgment in the practical application of management principles and techniques to improve operational activities in accordance with agency laws and policies.
Essential Functions

• Prioritizes building maintenance projects based on Departmental priorities and project cost/benefit analysis to achieve the most efficient and effective utilization of the Department's maintenance budget.
• Conducts oversight of projects from start to finish including meeting initially with contractors and evaluating work to ensure satisfactory completion.
• Process all bids, quotes, and requirements in accordance with fiscal practices and policies.
• Performs and maintains a comprehensive analysis of Departmental facilities with suggestions on long and shorl term maintenance requirements.
• Prepares expenditures status reports for program administration and evaluation. Maintain project progress for planning and expenditure control.
• Ensures communication and coordination among all in house working parties, contractors, BCRP staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of GED Certificate.
AND
Experience: Have five year's experience in overseeing building construction and maintenance work including experience in reviewing contract drawings and plans, specifications and preparing cost estimates.
OR
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit.
PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of building renovation and maintenance methods and material.
• Knowledge of inspection methods. Abilities to read and interpret contract drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to evaluate request for renovation or maintenance work.
• Ability deal effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

Additional Information

Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER