The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) takes our responsibilities very seriously and is committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. 

·       The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

·       The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Facilities assists with directing the facility team's planning, development, and implementation of operational support services and capital projects. Directs subordinate managers and staff.

Job Description / Essential Functions:

•         Creates a detailed preventative maintenance plan for all GDA state farmers’ markets.

•         Manages maintenance, construction, renovation, and repair activities.

•         Coordinates, reviews, monitors, and evaluates operational support services of a facility.

•         Develops and implements policies and procedures relevant to facilities management operations.

•         Develops, plans, coordinates, schedules, directs, and implements facility maintenance activities.

•         Works with Finance, Market Management, and GDA leadership to develop an annual market maintenance budget.

•         Manages and tracks all market maintenance‐related expenditures and creates an annual report.

•         Conducts technical analyses and studies to determine infrastructure, facility, and physical plant needs.

•         Oversees the procurement of facility‐related equipment and services for all Markets.

•         Secures cost estimates, quotes, and proposals by agency policy.

•         Conducts field reviews to inspect and assure compliance with maintenance and construction policies, procedures, and standards.

•         Confirms work is performed by applicable guidelines, established practices, and agency expectations. Monitors work of vendors and contractors.

•         Directs the alteration, modification, and/or upgrade of existing buildings, facilities, systems, and infrastructure.

•         Acts as Owner’s Representative (Project Manager) to ensure maintenance and construction projects are completed within established guidelines.

•         Assists Market Managers in performing Landlord and/or Property Manager responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Five (5) or more years of related work experience in state government.

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One or more of the following:

•         Certification in cold storage, HVAC, electrical, and/or other trades.

•         Detailed knowledge of fire/life safety codes, building codes, MEP codes, and/or ADA requirements.

•         Five (5) or more years of experience as an Owner/Landlord representative in a multi‐building, multi‐tenant, and/or campus environment.

•         Five (5) or more years of experience as an Owner’s Project Manager on construction projects of various sizes.

•         Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, facilities management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Physical Demands:

Work Environment:

·       This position operates in a variety of work environments including, but not limited to professional offices, industrial warehouses, construction sites, and farmers markets.

·       This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

·       This position requires performing physical tasks including, but not limited to the following: climbing ladders; walking on roofs; stooping, kneeling, or crawling in attics, basements, and crawlspaces; navigating mechanical rooms, and other tight spaces.

Other Duties:

This is a full‐time position and workdays are typically Monday through Friday. However, this position may occasionally require long hours, weekend work, and/or overnight travel to meet agency needs.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates.  The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates.  The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY:  Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

·       Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification. 

Please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *