Salary: $9,515.00 - $9,800.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-B&G-017
Department: Dept. of Enterprise Services
Division: Buildings & Grounds
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Facility Operations Program Manager(WMS BAND 2)

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

NOTE:
The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This position is eligible to telework one day a week after completing the first six (6) months of full-time, on-site work.

About the Opportunity:
Ready to lead the team that keeps the Capitol Campus running smoothly? As our Facility Operations Program Manager, you'll step into the spotlight as the go-to expert for everything from property management to parking services, working right under the wing of our Deputy Assistant Director. You'll champion daily campus operations, steer a $10+ million budget, and guide an awesome team of 26 staff members (including five stellar divisional managers) to keep our spaces safe, reliable, and looking their best. If you love big-picture strategic planning, collaborating with handy trade partners, and making a real difference in the lives of Washingtonians, we want you on our team!
Duties

Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for the Facility Operations program, setting long-term operational standards and goals.
• Drive continuous improvement, workflow efficiency, and the modernization of operational technologies.
• Serve as the division's subject matter expert while developing and updating standard operating procedures and policies.
• Lead workforce planning and development, directly managing five divisional managers across multiple service areas.
• Ensure strict compliance with state laws (RCWs and WACs), executive orders, labor agreements, and procurement policies.
• Manage a $10 million operating budget, guiding resource forecasting, cost controls, and strategic investment decisions.
• Advance agency equity goals by leading the expansion of diverse spend initiatives and inclusive purchasing.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure asset reliability and capital alignment.
• Direct emergency response, incident management, and business continuity planning for the program.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with tenants, vendors, and divisional partners.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of budget management experience with demonstrated understanding of public finance and accounting.
• Experience leading teams in public or large organizations to deliver complex programs and implement strategic business plans.
• Experience developing, recommending, and implementing organizational policies while analyzing trends to manage departmental programs.
• Knowledge for planning and forecasting facility needs, managing procurement and supply, and using asset management software to support maintenance and portfolio oversight.
• Knowledge for administering contracts and applying real estate laws and practices to property and lease management.
• Competency in facilitating complex projects and dealing with multiple priorities under deadlines

In addition to the requirements above, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following required qualification options.
OPTION 1

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible, related management experience supervising professionals in property management, real estate services, and/or design and construction field in a public agency or private sector company.

OPTION 2

• Three (3) years of experience in governmental facilities/program management or in a related field in private industry; AND
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, business, public administration, planning, property or land management, or an allied field. NOTE: Qualifying experience may substitute this education requirement, year-for-year.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge to:
  • Manage public and historic properties in compliance with state, county, and local government regulations and preservation requirements.
  • Apply industry standards to handle facilities maintenance, financial planning, and long-term asset management.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, trade partners, and planners while keeping organized project records for staff and the public.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the "duties summary" section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members o