Director Of Operations, Public Safety Academy, CE&WD (PT)

The Director of Operations oversees the maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of all Academy facilities, training grounds, and specialized public safety equipment. In collaboration with Academy training staff, this role ensures that classrooms, simulation areas, and outdoor training environments meet the highest standards for safety, functionality, and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

This is a part-time, hourly position.

Example of Duties:

• Manage day-to-day facility operations and activities, including building maintenance, custodial services, administrative services, and groundskeeping
• Oversee the upkeep and readiness of specialized training areas such as the burn building, training props, and simulation labs
• Coordinate repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance schedules with the related College departments
• Work with training staff to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations
• Collaborate with the Academy training leadership to support long-term facility planning
• Manage the scheduling of courses and activities at the facility
• Supervise, train, and evaluate department staff
• Maintain facility data, records, and information
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of five years of proven experience in facilities operations and management, including supervision of staff, preferably in an educational or public safety environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work some evening and/or weekend hours, as programs required

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. 

Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $30.

Benefits: 

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)