Assistant Chief Operating Officer

Assistant COO

Assistant COO Purpose Statement To provide leadership for the district's operational programs in alignment with the mission of providing high quality educational services. The Assistant Chief Operating Officer ensures that district resources are managed efficiently, facilities and services operate safely, and all operational systems support teaching and learning. This job reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Essential Functions

• Develop, administer, and oversee programs for bidding, purchasing, and procurement of district supplies and equipment.
• Administer the operation, maintenance, and construction of district facilities.
• Assist with supervision of transportation operations, ensuring safe and efficient student transportation services.
• Assist with oversight of district emergency management, safety, and security planning and execution.
• Assist with contractual oversight of all operational contracts including but not limited to grounds, custodial, maintenance, food service, transportation, CMAR, architects, engineers, etc.
• Assist with nutrition services to ensure delivery of healthy and cost-effective meals for students.
• Manage district real estate, insurance programs, and asset inventory.
• Synchronize all operational efforts related to: operations, safety/security, technology, transportation, and nutrition services.
• Coordinate operational partnerships with outside agencies (city, county, state, federal, Fort Riley, and private organizations).
• Implement and advise on the District's Master Plan related to facilities, athletic fields, career and technical education equipment, musical instruments, vehicles, kitchen equipment, and other support equipment.
• Lead the district's energy conservation and sustainability efforts.
• Provide analysis, reports, and recommendations to the COO, Superintendent, and Board of Education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the COO.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios; review and interpret technical information; prepare written reports and recommendations; and analyze situations to define issues, evaluate options, and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include principles of public-sector operations and management; budgeting, cost analysis, purchasing, procurement, and contract administration;

facility operations, maintenance, construction, and capital planning; transportation, nutrition services, safety and security, emergency management, and risk management practices; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, policies, and regulations; personnel processes and standard business practices; program planning, project management, data analysis, and continuous improvement; and effective written and verbal communication practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups;

work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities;

communicating effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups and individuals; organize resources to meet goals and deadlines; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing a department; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly…