Deputy Director

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting Closes: July 6, 2026

Agency Information:

Office of Facilities & Property Management | Kansas Department of Administration

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. While the Department of Administration (D of A) welcomes all candidates legally eligible to work in the United States, D of A does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Administration (D of A) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please refer to the federal resources.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: Up to $85,000
• Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Description:

This position serves on the OFPM leadership team and manages the day-to-day operations. This position is assigned the responsibility to plan, organize, and direct the staff and work activities.

The Deputy Director has responsibility for the four major mechanical and operation systems:

• Building Systems
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Steam Plant

Additional duties are as follows:

• Administers and directs with broad latitude decision making within the Facilities Management Section of OFPM, which provides mechanical and operations and maintenance of Building Systems, HVAC, Plumbing, and the Steam Plant on the Capitol Complex Campus. Provides direct supervision for a staff of supervisors. Interviews, recommends and evaluates employees and provides administrative direction to this part of the OFPM operation. Develops and implements plans with emphasis on performance based customer service; manages program budgets and makes unconstrained decisions regarding maintenance operations in meeting the needs of OFPM customers.
• Coordinates gathering of information to maintain and enhance the computerized maintenance management system that encompasses planning and scheduling, long range detailed life cycle planning for major building systems components, control reports, cost reports and files to provide for efficient operation of the maintenance section. Monitor complaints and approves service request received from the Capitol Complex, occupants concerning any type of building service problem or repair needed, through utilization of appropriate documentation and suspense actions in order to provide customer satisfaction and upkeep of all buildings concerned.
• Reviews and approves all billable service requests and billable projects at the first of each month to ensure all charges are deemed necessary and accurate based upon the service requested. Prepares the budget for the maintenance and building services sections to provide for uninterrupted service of building operations. Establishes rates for services provided.
• Participates in and directs a variety of departmental meetings in order to provide or obtain information on operational topics as they arise, to develop priorities and plans for major and minor facility improvements, to update staff/administration on projects and proposals, and to represent the needs of the division.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in building systems or trades management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory/leadership experience

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.