DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND FACILITIES

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Engineering and Facilities is a full-time exempt position. This position is directly responsible for planning, administering, coordinating, and performing a variety of functions related to the operations and maintenance of Borough-owned facilities that include buildings and grounds, parks, roads, and the landfill. Responsibilities include construction, project, and contract management; preventive maintenance programs, preparation and oversight of budgets; and supervision of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to the job and includes supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Applicants should have an understanding of current commercial construction principles and practices; building systems; preventive maintenance programs; project management; contracting standards, OSHA standards, and leadership principles.

SALARY

Starting salary is $109,138 – $121,004 annually, DOQ; full salary range is $109,138 – $164,915 annually. *

*Employees are eligible for annual salary increases upon a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the top of the salary range.

An excellent benefits package includes vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, retirement contributions, and possible relocation assistance.

EMPLOYER

The Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) is a regional local government with offices located in the City of Kodiak.  KIB is comprised of seven operating departments and an average of 45 employees. The Engineering and Facilities Department is responsible for the management of Borough-owned facilities and grounds; administration of capital and major maintenance construction projects; administration and management of construction grants; all aspects of Solid Waste Management (Landfill operations, garbage collection, and recycling); and oversight of the Interpretive Center and Community Aquarium at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center.

LIVING IN KODIAK

Located in the northern Gulf of Alaska, east of the Alaska Peninsula, the Kodiak Island Archipelago is home to approximately 13,000 residents. Accessible by commercial flights from Anchorage or by ferry via the Alaska Marine Highway System, Kodiak offers the unique opportunity to live and work in one of Alaska’s most scenic and dynamic island communities.

Kodiak is a relatively small community, but it has many amenities and is a great place to live. There are grocery stores, department stores, hardware stores, small boutique businesses, restaurants and food trucks, coffee shops, breweries, a critical access hospital, healthcare practices, banks, hotels, churches, public schools, private schools, a community college, museums, a movie theater and occasionally live performances. Recreational activities include hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, athletics, dance, theater, music, bowling, motorsports, photography, and much more. The people who live here are friendly and helpful, resilient and adaptable; many residents and visitors describe feeling a true sense of community here.

For more information and a required Kodiak Island Borough application form, please visit our website at https://www.kodiakak.us/Jobs.aspx