Facility Manager - OPSTC

City of Omaha, NE; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Omaha seeks a Facility Manager for the OPSTC to oversee complex training facility operations, scheduling, and budget management. This role requires collaboration across city departments and the Army National Guard, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and long-term planning.

The incumbent will supervise staff, coordinate maintenance, and ensure state-of-the-art technology systems function properly. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as described: two years college plus five years facility management or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required; available for flexible hours, weekends, holidays.
• Experience with municipal budgeting and contract development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of OPSTC facility ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Schedule room reservations, training spaces, and shared resources.
• Manage operating budget, procurement, and long-term planning; coordinate with departments and guards.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs; supervise contractors and staff.
• Lead Facility Management Committee meetings; liaise with City and Army National Guard partners.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities with public safety leadership.
• Manage advanced tech systems (simulation rooms, AV, surveillance, access control).
• Generate reports on facility usage and trends; support strategic planning.

Skills

Computer skills

Budget management

Prioritization

Communication

Team coordination

Emergency preparedness

Facility operations

Security systems

Education

Two years college-level courses

Five years facility management experience

Tools

Scheduling software

AV/security systems

Contract development tools

Job description

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E- Verify participant.

Facility Manager - OPSTC - 3296

Posted 7 days ago | Apply before September 25, 2026

Description

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work:This is supervisory and administrative work overseeing the operations and management of the Omaha Public Safety Training Center (OPSTC), a facility that includes improvements constructed by the City of Omaha and the Nebraska Military Department (Army National Guard). Multiple City departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, Human Resources, and the Army National Guard, utilize the OPSTC facility. Work involves overseeing the management, operation, and administration of the facility, which includes areas reserved for the exclusive, joint, and common use of the City of Omaha and the Army National Guard. Duties include scheduling reservations for the facility, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring the facility meets both the current needs and long-term goals for usage of the facility. Supervision is exercised over subordinate staff. An incumbent in this position exercises considerable independence in the performance of duties and responsibilities and receives general guidance from a superior.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Two years of college-level coursesANDFive (5) years of experience managing a facility.

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in municipal budgeting and contract development preferred.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at time of application.
• Must maintain a telephone for emergency after hours contact.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range:$83,324.80 with step increases to $106,891.20 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Skill in developing and managing an annual operating budget.
• Skill in managing competing priorities to ensure equitable access to the facility.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to learn the various advanced technology systems housed and utilized in the facility, including simulators, audio/visual equipment, security surveillance, and access control systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and work assignments and to maintain records of work completed.
• Ability to be attentive to detail and enter information accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and with members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to sit continuously, to stand and walk frequently, and reach, bend, stoop, push and pull up occasionally.
• Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally to move objects, twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and lesser amounts of force continuously to move objects.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Oversees daily operations of a complex training facility, including ensuring all facility components are functioning efficiently and safely and within the scope of the Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Army National Guard.
• Schedules room reservations, training spaces, outdoor amenities, and shared resources using specialized scheduling software to support city departments and outside agency needs.
• When applicable, manages the OPSTC’s operating budget, including procurement, capital improvements, scheduled maintenance, vendor contracts, and long-term planning, determining which costs may be shared with other departments and external agencies.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure the facility remains in working condition.
• Prepares specifications and participates in the development and oversight of contracts for facility services.
• Oversees and reviews the work performed by contractors, building engineers, and technicians.
• Leads quarterly Facility Management Committee meetings and fosters collaboration between the City, the Army National Guard, and external partners.
• Acts as a liaison between the City and the Army National Guard, handling potential conflicts in scheduling or resource usage, and fostering a cooperative environment.
• Coordinates activities related to emergency preparedness and emergency incidents, working closely with public safety leadership in carrying out emergency protocols and incident command structures.
• Ensures the facility is always ready and functional for critical events or training.
• Ensures that various types of advanced technology, including simulation rooms, audio/visual (AV) systems, surveillance systems, and access control software, are functioning properly on portions of the property under City’s control, and coordinates with vendors on necessary maintenance.
• Oversees security protocols for access to the facility, including coordinating with Information Technology (IT) and security vendors, in conjunction with the Army National Guard and the portions of the facility under its control.
• Generate reports to track facility usage, identify trends, and support data-driven planning.
• Contributes to strategic planning, construction coordination, and stakeholder engagement related to the evolving needs, utilization, and potential expansion of the facility.
• Assists in shaping the long-term vision and operational strategy of the OPSTC in response to evolving needs of the City and the Army National Guard.
• Ensures that facility use aligns with training goals and departmental standards, and may be involved in reviewing policies, safety protocols, or scheduling priorities.
• May supervise maintenance staff, custodial services, administrative personnel, or interns.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work.The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations on candidates for employment as it determines are appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]
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