CHIEF OF FACILITIES, ENGINEERING, AND DESIGN

Introduction /n/nThe Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports/nState and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations/nand the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate/nand surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for/nState buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities/nengineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual/ncontract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at/nDGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!/nThis is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority ("at-will")./n/n/n GRADE 23/n/n LOCATION OF POSITION Office of Design, Construction & Energy/n301 W. Preston Street/nBaltimore, MD 21201/n Main Purpose of Job The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is looking to hire a talented and experienced leader to provide management and supervision for the staff who are responsible for maintenance/nengineering work as mandated in the Statewide maintenance and repair program for all DGS/nsupported agencies. This position is responsible for identifying maintenance deficiencies,/nprioritizing maintenance projects, managing critical maintenance, hazardous materials/nfacilities renewal, underground tank, using agency appropriations and emergency projects./nThis position serves as the Chief of Maintenance Engineering for the design, inspection and/nrepair of systems and utilities related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds. This position manages fund sources (underground tanks, hazardous material, capital and/noperating maintenance budgets). The position also manages personnel and financial resources,/nin addition to developing short- and long-range plans for the program operations./n/n POSITION DUTIES Key duties include:/n/n/n•Direct and oversee the Maintenance Engineering Division, assigning and managing project management, hazardous materials, assessment, and roofing activities to ensure timely completion./n/n/n•Develop, implement, and update policies, procedures, goals, and performance standards; determine organizational structure and staffing requirements./n/n/n•Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate subordinate supervisors and program staff across project management, hazardous materials, roofing, and assessment functions, including inspections, project justification, A/E selection, procurement, contract award, and on-time, on-budget delivery./n/n/n•Testify at legislative and budget hearings in support of departmental programs and projects./n/n/n•Conduct performance evaluations, and approve leave requests and timesheets./n/n/n•Manage the hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, and capital and operating maintenance budgets./n/n/n•Coordinate with DGS leadership and partner agencies to align priorities, funding sources, and budget constraints, ensuring timely appropriation and expenditure of funds for State-owned facilities./n/n/n•Represent the Department with external agencies and stakeholders; ensure efficient and effective allocation of project funds./n/n/n•Oversee preparation of agenda items for Board of Public Works (BPW) and Department Procurement Review Board (DPRB) approvals./n/n/n•Prepare and submit capital and operating maintenance budgets to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for legislative review./n/n/n•Maintain project fact sheets and update the Capital Projects Database (AS/400) to ensure accurate reporting to legislators, agencies, and private partners./n/n/n•Provide project status and activity reports to executive leadership./n/n/n•Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions, project feasibility, and potential impacts./n/n/n•Participate in DBM hearings and legislative budget briefings, addressing cost, constructability, and project-specific inquiries./n/n/n•Draft correspondence on project matters for the Secretary and Assistant Secretaries' signature./n DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong candidates will demonstrate three or more of the following:/n/n/n• Seven (7) years of professional experience, including experience supervising large teams./n/n/n•Experience with program management, preferably major construction programs./n/n/n•Experience serving as an Engineer or Project Manager in building construction, renovation, or maintenance./n/n/n•Experience performing maintenance or construction engineering work related to facility systems./n/n/n•Experience managing design and construction projects to include cost estimation, project cost analysis, preparing project specifications, and evaluating A/E schedules, estimates, and project scope./n/n/n•Experience administering or coordinating funding for capital and operating projects in Maryland./n/n/n•Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university./n/n/n•Knowledge of Maryland State procurement processes./n/n/n•Understanding of government funding practices./n/n/n•Knowledge of contract and funding structures./n/n/n•Relevant U.S. Armed Forces military service in Civil Engineer Corps classifications or Construction Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering, or Combat Engineering specialties./n LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority ("at-will")./n SELECTION PROCESS It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application./n/n/nNote that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process./n/n/nPlease note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired./n/n/nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply./n/n/n BENEFITS The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:/n- Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify/n- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions/n- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis/n- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service/n- Paid holidays/n- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs/n- Employee & employer contributory pension plan/n/n/nClick on the link below for more information./nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS/n FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:/n/n/nInterested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to - include "Chief of FED" in the subject line of the email./n/n/nFor questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-4985./nFor more information about DGS, please visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer/n/n/n

Created: 2026-04-02