Director of Facilities - Seattle Aquarium
Company: Society for College and University Planning
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Director of Facilities - Seattle Aquarium Seattle, WA About This
OrganizationJob DutiesAnother Source's client, Seattle Aquarium, is
recruiting a Director of Facilities to join their team onsite in
Seattle, WA.Here's a little about Seattle Aquarium and the position
they are recruiting for:Our lives depend on the ocean, the life
support system for our blue planet. The Seattle Aquarium's physical
facilities and associated equipment in concert with the
departmental personnel provide foundational infrastructure to
facilitate delivery of the aquarium's mission: Inspiring
conservation of our marine environment. The facilities team works
diligently to safely maintain, operate, and secure the Aquarium's
campus and offsite facility to support our shared of ocean
conservation - starting here on Seattle's waterfront.All positions
at the Aquarium support and advance our SALISH Values (Sustainable,
Awe-Inspiring, Learning and Improving, Inclusive Community,
Scientific Integrity, Honoring Place). As a part of our values, the
Aquarium is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and
inclusive organization. We adopted a DEI strategic plan and
Regenerative Plan. We envision a future in which ocean and coastal
communities survive and thrive, where we can meet the needs of the
present while building more resilient and equitable systems for the
future.The Director of Facilities at the Seattle Aquarium is a key
leadership role responsible for overseeing safety, security,
habitats (exhibits), maintenance and efficient operations of our
facilities. The position reports to the Vice President of
Facilities and Operations, and has four direct reports (Facilities
Operations Manager, Safety Manager, Security Manager, and Exhibits
Technician), with an overall team of 32 staff members. The
facilities department collaborates closely with all other Aquarium
departments and partners to deliver infrastructure, systems and
processes that facilitate mission-delivery across a wide range of
organizational functions.The anticipated yearly salary range for
this position is: $98,000 - $125,000 based on experience.How you
will spend your time:Team management and collaboration:Leading,
collaborating with, directing, and supporting the maintenance,
operations, safety, security, and exhibits teams/functions.
Creating and promoting a positive, supportive, and inclusive work
environment.
Fostering professional growth of others through coaching and
mentoring, providing feedback, training and professional
development, accountability, team culture, and maintaining high
performance standards.
Actively and effectively supporting internal and external
collaborations and partnerships to operate and maintain the
facilities and infrastructure in alignment with best practices.
Championing the advancement of the organization's regenerative and
equity practices.
Providing leadership in strengthening internal communications with
staff throughout the organization while meeting the needs of
diverse communication styles.Facilities operations, safety,
security, and exhibits:Overseeing day-to-day operations of the
Aquarium facilities, ensuring a world-class experience for visitors
and staff.
Working cross-departmentally to update and/or create and implement
facilities-related processes and procedures to promote efficient
operations.
Providing oversight for our safety function to ensure with federal,
state, and local regulatory agencies as they pertain to our
facilities and operations. Actively examining safety practices
using an equity lens, improving accessibility and inclusion, and
encouraging diversity in thought and perspectives.
Working alongside security team to continue to develop the security
processes and procedures, enhance physical site security, and
collaborate with external partners to deliver a secure environment
for staff, volunteers, and guests.
Collaborating with the VP of Facilities and Operations, engineering
team, and facilities operations staff to develop and implement
standards of care and service level agreements for delivery of
facilities-related services.
Authoring, reviewing, and managing facilities contracts.
Collaborating with external vendors, contractors, and service
providers to ensure the timely and efficient completion of
facility-related projects and maintenance tasks.
Participating in development, management, and leadership of
facilities and exhibits-related capital projects.
Developing and maintaining emergency response plans and procedures
to address various scenarios, including natural disasters and
security incidents.Strategic thinking, planning &
development:Serving as an active and collaborative member of the
Aquarium's management team to establish the short- and long-term
strategic goals for the Aquarium's facilities team and to manage
and evaluate operations modeling cross-functional integration and
collaborative ways of working.
Defining tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, considering
impacts on all areas of the Aquarium operations while ensuring the
optimal use of resources.
Preparing and managing departmental budget, aligning four team
budgets within the scope of the departmental budget, ensuring
effective and responsible fiscal practices, including development
and management of the annual capital maintenance budget.
Serve on, and at times lead, various cross-departmental teams and
working groups. Including, but not limited to, safety committee,
exhibits committee, daily operations advisory group, etc.
Proactively adapt to meet changing business requirements,
facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the
workplace. Seek to continuously improve processes and practices and
respond to challenges and opportunities with innovative
solutions.
Leading, advancing and integrating diversity, equity, inclusion,
and regenerative practices throughout team management, processes,
and facilities projects. All Aquarium staff and volunteers are
expected to participate in advancing and integrating into their
work Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Regenerative practices in
alignment with our S.A.L.I.S.H. Values.Required
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:At least seven years of
cumulative experience, showing continued growth and leadership in
facilities management and/or operations management in a complex
organization and growing responsibility in staff leadership and
management.
Culturally responsive leadership and management skills, with
demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff at multiple
levels, including team development, career progression, and
interdisciplinary teams.
Experience executing multi-faceted plans, projects, and initiatives
across a complex organization.
Experience with environmental health and safety compliance
Experience implementing sustainable practices into operations.
Demonstrated history of implementing new ways of thinking and
engagement while alternating strategic and tactical
perspectives.
Deep understanding of resource management in terms of time, effort,
and budget. Evidence of strategic decision making in allocation and
tracking of resources. Solutions-oriented approach in addressing
near- and long-term goals of the department.
Demonstrates an understanding of the Aquarium's Mission and Values,
including Regenerative and Equity work. Strong ability to build and
maintain positive, respectful relationships with people from
diverse backgrounds. Ability to approach others from an empathetic,
authentic and curious perspective.
A preference forMultilingualapplicants and Englishspeakers with
comfort and practice communicating across cultural and language
barriers.What's in it for you:Full-time staff are eligible for the
Seattle Aquarium's comprehensive benefits package to include
medical, vision, dental, an employer-funded health reimbursement
account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts,
life insurance, long-term disability, 403b retirement fund with
employer match, access to a subsidized ORCA pass, a Seattle
Aquarium Family Plus membership and generous paid time off.Equal
Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:The Seattle Aquarium
is committed to expanding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
conservation movement. We are invested in building an Aquarium with
a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, languages, cultural ways
of knowing, and life experiences. We know research shows that
society has conditioned communities of color, trans and gender
non-conforming people, immigrants, people with disabilities, and
other marginalized candidates to more frequently not apply to a job
because they don't feel that they meet all of the qualifications
listed even if they are qualified. If you meet some of the
requirements and you are passionate about our mission and our
ocean, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more
about you.Another Source works with their clients, on a retained
project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate
pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of
color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of
qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not
self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No
one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your
story with us.
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