Administrator II Supervisor; Assistant Facilities Director

Introduction

As a State agency, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information.

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender is a statewide agency that provides superior representation to indigent clients at all stages of the criminal case, including trial, appeal, and eligible post-conviction proceedings. Representation is provided through offices and services at 52 locations statewide with a workforce of approximately 1000 employees. At MOPD, we use our legal education and expertise to fight for justice and fairness.

As tenacious advocates, we refuse to remain silent amid human suffering. Our unique talents, identities, educational backgrounds, and perspectives guide us in providing superior representation to our clients. We stand firm against prejudice, systemic racism, and inequity in all communities and spaces. OPD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work and welcomes candidates with lived experience in the criminal legal system.

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The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an independent state agency charged with providing superior, client-centered representation to indigent individuals at all stages of the legal process. MOPD’s vision is Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All. Operating across 24 jurisdictions, our dedicated team of over 1,000 attorneys, investigators, social workers, and administrative professionals works collaboratively to protect fundamental constitutional rights, preserve liberty, and advocate for systemic justice reform across Maryland.

MOPD is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and tech-savvy Assistant Facilities Director to serve in a critical operational leadership role. Under the general direction of the Facilities Director, this position functions as the primary deputy administrator, executing the statewide oversight, strategic planning, daily operations, and long-term maintenance of MOPD’s real estate footprint encompassing over 60 district offices, specialized units, and administrative spaces across Maryland.

The Assistant Facilities Director bridges high-level executive planning with hands-on technical execution. Working, as delegated, directly with agency leadership, the Department of General Services (DGS), and private landlords, the incumbent ensures that MOPD’s physical infrastructure directly supports its legal mission.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Property & Capital Project Oversight
• Project Execution:
  Direct design, construction, remodeling, and building systems maintenance across 60+ statewide facilities.
• Lease & Budget Management:
  Handle software tracking of leases, DGS Form 680 space requests, negotiate state lease renewals, monitor capital budgets, and audit contractor invoices.
• Vendor & Site Logistics:
  Direct external contractors, oversee office relocations, conduct site quality/ADA/OSHA inspections, and manage the digital work‑order system.
• Strategic Planning & Daily Operations
• Leadership Alignment:
  Partner with the COO, CFO, and internal divisions (IT, Fiscal, HR) to develop multi-year capital plans and facility policies.
• Emergency & Safety Protocols:
  Lead Continuity of Operations (COOP) readiness, serve as primary DGS security liaison, and manage physical access controls.
• Project Tracking & Systems Management:
  Utilize specialized software to oversee facility maintenance requests, lease agreements, and capital projects. Monitor project status, deadlines, and key performance dashboards to proactively identify and resolve operational issues, while preparing data-driven reports and purchase justifications for senior leadership.
• Auxiliary Services & Escalation:
  Manage the statewide fleet vehicle program and parking allocations, while serving as top-level escalation for complex landlord or operational disputes.
• Personnel Management
• Team Supervision:
  Directly lead, mentor,…