Description

The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for the organization, operation, and coordination of the support services of Loudoun County Public Schools.

Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• In collaboration with the Department of Business and Financial Services, develops and coordinates the Capital Budget as well as the Department of Support Services’ School Operating Fund Budget. 
• Provides planning, execution and supervision of school construction, renovation and replacement; negotiates with architects, engineers, and contractors; provides cost estimates for requested projects; works closely with legal counsel in construction matters; budgets, purchases, and distributes all school replacement furniture and equipment, administrative school office furniture, and all paper supplies; and oversees disposition of surplus and obsolete equipment.
• Provides overall supervision of the maintenance and plant operation functions that include all schools and support facilities; oversees facility use by non-school groups.
• Provides for the total transportation requirements of the school system to include daily transportation of students, maintenance and warehouse vehicular requirements, administrative/pool vehicles, and daily courier service.
• Coordinates with school staff officials, in particular the Chief Officers and Assistant Superintendents; works directly with directors, supervisors, and principals in resolving school support and services problems; plans, provides policy and assistance to subordinates, establishes priorities and performance standards, and is accountable for the quality and adequacy of support services required by the school system.
• Develops and manages standards and processes for sustainability; and directs the energy conservation and management program.
• Receives and acts on communications directed to the Superintendent from members of the School Board, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, and inquiries from students, parents, school division personnel, and members of the local community; as required, researches situations and prepares responses; directs the preparation of support services’ reports and material to be presented to the School Board at regular or special meetings; supervises subordinates in the management and accountability of monies in the overall support requirements of the school system; develops policies, procedures, and regulations to guide and govern operations in support of the school division.
• Develops goals and objectives in concert with the Superintendent for the Department of Support Services’ activities; attends Board meetings and prepares reports for the School Board as the Superintendent may request; advises the School Board on issues related to Support Services; serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Senior Staff.
• Represents the Superintendent and School Board in matters before the Board of Supervisors and other elected officials and bodies.  

Requirements

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience
Considerable experience in an operational position in a public school district or in work with public school districts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated high level of reliability, strong organizational and presentation skills, attention to detail, and good judgment in professional matters
- Demonstrated professional characteristics necessary for working effectively with all staff, parents, and other community stakeholders

Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days
Salary Level: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience
Remote Work Eligible: No
Collective Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Essential Personnel Disclosure 
Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.