Salary: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annually
Location : Pierce County - Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Military Department
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionDeputy Director - Construction & Facilities Management Office
Washington Management Service - Band 3
Camp Murray, WAThe Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and proactive leader to join our Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) in the critical role of Deputy Director. The CFMO Deputy Director is responsible for providing vision and leadership as the CFMO Director's primary advisor and planner responsible for providing leadership, teamwork, training, and guidance and support. While the responsibilities of the CFMO Deputy Director essentially mirror those of the CFMO Director, this position's main responsibilities include managing and overseeing federal and state staffing issues within CFMO, oversight of the division's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for continued CFMO support in an emergency or disaster, oversight of CFMO's day-to-day functions, and oversight of CFMO's operating budget (federal and state).
Recruitment Timeline:Recruitment Closing Date: November 29, 2026Panel ScreeningDecember 4, 2026Candidates Notified of Interview Selection:December 7, 2026Interviews Conducted:December 14-15, 2026
This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.
DutiesResponsibilities include:CFMO Day-to-Day Operations
- Advises the CFMO Director with planning, directing, managing, supervising and evaluating CFMO programs and staff.
- Oversee the daily operations for the Division.
- Directs program/project activities through subordinate supervisory staff/program managers and a workforce consisting of Federal (provides oversight), State, and other employees, including a multitude of technical experts (architect, engineering technicians, environmental specialists, skilled trades, etc.) in highly diversified occupations and persons in administrative specialties such as budgeting, contracting, data processing, and real property.
Serves as Acting CFMO Director
- Responsible for assuming any and all responsibilities in the absence of the CFMO Director as allowed by federal and state fiscal law and WMD policy.
Strategic Planning
- As a member of the CFMO Division Management Team, the Deputy Director has significant influence in formulating the division's strategic direction and decisions through participating in the establishment of division goals and objectives, operating directives, and long-range planning.
Leadership and Guidance
- Oversees staffing-related issues for CFMO, both federal and state staff.
- Manage coordination between CFMO branches and units.
- Fosters and inclusive workplace environment where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the agency and state government.
Budget Management
- Acts as the principal advisor to the CFMO Director in the formation, presentation, and execution of the CFMO's Federal and State budgets (operational and capital).
- Collaborate with CFMO Federal and State Resource Managers regarding federal funding and unfunded requirements to ensure CFMO maximizes its federal reimbursement capability.
- Ensures the development and implementation of budget action plans.
- Serves as the CFMO's primary point of contact as related to State biennials and supplemental decision packages.
Supervision of Staff
- Direct supervision responsibilities for the state employee branch managers to include Design & Construction, Environmental, State Resource Management, and State Maintenance & Support Services.
- Responsible for oversight responsibilities for federal employee branch managers as well as the staff that report to them - Facility Operations, Federal Resource Management, and Planning & Programming.
Personnel Management
- Recommends and implements decisions regarding manpower that are essential to the direction and operation of CFMO.
Policies, Procedures, and Processes
- With coordination from Branch Managers/Supervisors or independently, recommends, develops, and administers CFMO policies, procedures, and processes in support of CFMO operations.
- Monitors compliance with approved federal, state, WMD, and CFMO policies, procedures, and processes.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Champions DEI's culture
- Works with others to create and maintain a welcoming, supportive, safe, affirming, and respectful work environment where uniqueness and differences are honored and celebrated.
Information Technology Coordination
- Supervises the evaluation, analysis and implementation of Information Technology (IT) relative to accomplishment of the work performed and efficiencies in the CFMO.
Legislative
- Acts as the CFMO representative for WMD legislative committee meetings.
- Tracks legislation that could impact CFMO operations.
- Collaboratively analyzes complex legislative, legal, and policy documents, processes, and data.
Process Improvement
- Conducts and participates in team huddles to discuss daily and weekly goals, and suggestions for improvement.
- Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Safety
- Establishes a CFMO safety committee and ensures active participation during monthly meetings.
- Ensure a CFMO representative is available and actively participates in the WMD Safety Council.
Equipment, Tools, and Supplies
- Oversee the accountability for tracking and replacement of CFMO equipment and tools, including life-cycle analysis and replacement costs.
- Oversee the determination of types of equipment needed and associated federal and/or state funding.
Work Coordination
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensures work efforts of internal staff are coordinated with CFMO Branches and other stakeholders to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
Union Activities
- Represents CFMO as the primary point of contact with the two unions representing CFMO state personnel: Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
- Attends and participates in Union and Management Communication Committee (UMCC) meetings with both WFSE and WPEA.
- May represent WMD as its representative during WPEA contract negotiations.
Public Disclosure
- Acts as the primary CFMO point of contact as related to public disclosure requests and litigation holds related to CFMO program activities.
Project Management
- Provides oversight and direction of construction projects, contracts, and rental agreements/lease programs to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations/procedures.
Disaster Response and Recovery
- Assists with the planning and implementation of the department's disaster response activities in coordination with the Emergency Management Division.
- Monitors disaster operations to ensure WMD buildings are safe and operational.
- Provides CFMO services to Washington State Emergency Operations Center to ensure 24/7 reliability of facility to support Division staff and the Governor's Disaster Response Teams.
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ten years of mid-to-senior-level management experience managing construction, environmental, real estate, budget, and/or facilities.
College level education in business administration, accounting/finance, construction management, engineering, environmental science, real estate/property management or closely allied field may substitute for experience on a year for years basis for up to four years of the required experience.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIESGrowth Mindset: Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth. - Demonstrated ability to reflect, learn, and adapt behavior to improve individual and organizational effectiveness.
Service Oriented: Demonstrate a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others. - Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the needs of others, remove barriers, and contribute to equitable responsive service delivery.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to candidates who have:
Experience:
- Senior and mid-level leadership and coordinating staff work.
- Fund allocations, budgeting, and state/federal regulations controlling their use.
- Labor relations.
- Policy analysis and formulation.
- Strategic planning.
- Mid-to-large project management.
- Preparing complex project papers and staff reports, organizing/delivering executive level briefings to various types of audiences to include military, legislative and executive branches, or private citizens.
Knowledge:
- Advanced principles of management and strategic planning.
- Principles of stages of capital construction.
- Facilities management principles and key concepts.
- OSHA/WISHA standards pertaining to facilities maintenance and construction labor relations.
Competencies:
Supervision and Workforce Leadership- Lead and develop a diverse workforce by establishing clear expectations, delegating work, monitoring results, and holding employees accountable for timely, high-quality expectations.
- Promote a professional, inclusive, safe, and collaborative workplace that supports employee engagement, effective communication, conflict resolution, and achievement of CFMO objectives.
Budget and Financial Management- Develop, monitor, and execute federal and state budgets in alignment with strategic priorities and fiscal requirements.
Policy and Procedure Development- Develop and maintain clear manuals, directives, policies, and procedures that support CFMO operations, establish accountability, and comply with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Strategic and Resource Management- Balance competing priorities, deadlines, and operational requirements.
Judgment and Decision-Making- Make sound, timely, and well-informed decisions in complex or uncertain situations.
Communication and Executive Briefing- Communicate complex information clearly in writing and verbally.
Negotiation and Consensus Building- Use interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to address disputed recommendations, contracts, planning issues, and competing interests.
Safety and Risk Management- Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure appropriate standards, training, inspections, hazard controls, and corrective actions are established and maintained for facilities, equipment, and operations.
Quality and Attention to Detail- Produce accurate, complete, and reliable work. Establishes quality control practices, verify critical information, corrects discrepancies, and ensures work products and processes meet required standards.
Supplemental InformationCompensation: The Deputy Director - Construction & Facilities Management Office is in Washington Management Service (Band 3). The successful candidate's salary will range from $125,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
