Northwest ISD
Chief Operations Officer
Northwest ISD, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Northwest ISD - Chief Operations Officer
Description/Notes:Job Title: Chief Operations OfficerReports to: SuperintendentDept. /School: Facilities, Operations & ConstructionWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: A60Duty Days: 235Date Revised: 05/2024
Primary Purpose:The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will be responsible for identifying and executing best practices in facilities, maintenance and operations, safety and security, transportation, outsourced operations (custodial, child nutrition/food services, after-school care) and all aspects that support whole-scale systemic efficiency. The COO will incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives, ensuring that all students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time; receive nutritious meals; and attend school in an environment that is safe, clean and conducive to learning.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Maintenance and Operations:
Develop and implement a strategic plan for facilities management aligned with the district’s goals.Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure facilities support evolving educational needs.Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for all district facilities.Ensure efficient operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and other building systems.Develop and manage budgets for facilities maintenance.Negotiate and manage contracts, monitoring performance and adherence to contractual obligations.Collaborate with the bond program administration on activities related to bond construction/ renovation and long-term facilities strategic planning.
Transportation:
Develop and implement a strategic plan for student transportation services aligned with the district’s educational goals.Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure transportation supports evolving instructional needs.Ensure there is proper maintenance, repair, and replacement of the district’s transportation fleet.Implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure the safety and reliability of the transportation fleet.Oversee the development and optimization of efficient bus routes and schedules to maximize the use of resources and minimize transportation time for students.Ensure that routes are designed to accommodate changing student populations and demographics.Ensure and enforce safety protocols for student transportation in compliance with local, stated and federal regulations.Ensure ongoing training for bus drivers and transportation staff on safety procedures and best practices.Ensure compliance with all applicant regulations related to student transportation, including driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and safety standards.
Outsourced Operations:
Develop and implement a strategic plan for the district’s outsourced services aligned with the educational goals and health standards.Provide strategic oversight for multiple departments and identify and evaluate high impact issues.Ensure operational objectives across multiple outsourced departments district wide.Ensure compliance with district, state, and national policies and procedures.Compile budget and cost estimates based upon documented program needs; manage departmental budgets effectively and efficiently.
Safety and Security:
Ensure that safety standards are maintained in compliance with federal, state, local and insurance regulations.Develop and implement a district-wide preventative safety program.Develop, maintain and execute all federal, state, local and district safety protocols and emergency operations procedures.Oversee the implementation of regular risk assessments of school facilities, grounds and operations to identify safety and security vulnerabilities.Establish and maintain effective partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and community organizations.
Additional Duties:
Develop and manage budgets for non-instructional services, ensuring financial sustainability and adherence to fiscal policies.Allocate resources effectively to support the district’s operational needs.Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising the quality of operational services.Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to building codes, accessibility and safety.Collaborate on initiatives that integrate instructional and operational functions.Advise Superintendent of Schools in meetings with business professionals, the community, and business and political entities regarding district operations and functions.Manage and collaborate with district demographer on quarterly meetings to review future enrollment projections and adjust attendance boundaries as needed.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Executive Director for Safety & Security, Executive Director of Facilities, Executive Director of Operations, Energy Manager, administrative assistant, facility attendants.Equipment Used:Personal computer, copier, Fax machineWorking Conditions:• Maintain emotional control under stress.• Frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.• Work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspections of all maintenance facilities.• Work around machinery with moving parts; work on ladders or scaffolding.• Continuous lifting, carrying, dragging.• Continuous reaching above shoulder level• Frequent driving of vehicles• Frequent bending and squatting• Continuous walking• Continuous standing• Limited sitting• Subject to temperature extremes• Subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals/materials• Must work with machinery with moving parts.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, finance or related field• Master’s degree preferred.• Five years of operations experience in a leadership role, preferably within public education• Background in facilities management• Demonstrated leadership skills.• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.• Ability to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data.• Strong organization, communication, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills• Ability to work collaboratively to build consensus while also delivering exceptional results.• Inspire, manage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.• Be flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing priorities.Salary Range:$153,610.00 - $233,610.00 / Per YearHow To Apply:Link to our website below:https://nisdtx.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6203
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Description/Notes:Job Title: Chief Operations OfficerReports to: SuperintendentDept. /School: Facilities, Operations & ConstructionWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: A60Duty Days: 235Date Revised: 05/2024
Primary Purpose:The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will be responsible for identifying and executing best practices in facilities, maintenance and operations, safety and security, transportation, outsourced operations (custodial, child nutrition/food services, after-school care) and all aspects that support whole-scale systemic efficiency. The COO will incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives, ensuring that all students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time; receive nutritious meals; and attend school in an environment that is safe, clean and conducive to learning.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Maintenance and Operations:
Develop and implement a strategic plan for facilities management aligned with the district’s goals.Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure facilities support evolving educational needs.Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for all district facilities.Ensure efficient operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and other building systems.Develop and manage budgets for facilities maintenance.Negotiate and manage contracts, monitoring performance and adherence to contractual obligations.Collaborate with the bond program administration on activities related to bond construction/ renovation and long-term facilities strategic planning.
Transportation:
Develop and implement a strategic plan for student transportation services aligned with the district’s educational goals.Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure transportation supports evolving instructional needs.Ensure there is proper maintenance, repair, and replacement of the district’s transportation fleet.Implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure the safety and reliability of the transportation fleet.Oversee the development and optimization of efficient bus routes and schedules to maximize the use of resources and minimize transportation time for students.Ensure that routes are designed to accommodate changing student populations and demographics.Ensure and enforce safety protocols for student transportation in compliance with local, stated and federal regulations.Ensure ongoing training for bus drivers and transportation staff on safety procedures and best practices.Ensure compliance with all applicant regulations related to student transportation, including driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and safety standards.
Outsourced Operations:
Develop and implement a strategic plan for the district’s outsourced services aligned with the educational goals and health standards.Provide strategic oversight for multiple departments and identify and evaluate high impact issues.Ensure operational objectives across multiple outsourced departments district wide.Ensure compliance with district, state, and national policies and procedures.Compile budget and cost estimates based upon documented program needs; manage departmental budgets effectively and efficiently.
Safety and Security:
Ensure that safety standards are maintained in compliance with federal, state, local and insurance regulations.Develop and implement a district-wide preventative safety program.Develop, maintain and execute all federal, state, local and district safety protocols and emergency operations procedures.Oversee the implementation of regular risk assessments of school facilities, grounds and operations to identify safety and security vulnerabilities.Establish and maintain effective partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and community organizations.
Additional Duties:
Develop and manage budgets for non-instructional services, ensuring financial sustainability and adherence to fiscal policies.Allocate resources effectively to support the district’s operational needs.Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising the quality of operational services.Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to building codes, accessibility and safety.Collaborate on initiatives that integrate instructional and operational functions.Advise Superintendent of Schools in meetings with business professionals, the community, and business and political entities regarding district operations and functions.Manage and collaborate with district demographer on quarterly meetings to review future enrollment projections and adjust attendance boundaries as needed.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Executive Director for Safety & Security, Executive Director of Facilities, Executive Director of Operations, Energy Manager, administrative assistant, facility attendants.Equipment Used:Personal computer, copier, Fax machineWorking Conditions:• Maintain emotional control under stress.• Frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.• Work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspections of all maintenance facilities.• Work around machinery with moving parts; work on ladders or scaffolding.• Continuous lifting, carrying, dragging.• Continuous reaching above shoulder level• Frequent driving of vehicles• Frequent bending and squatting• Continuous walking• Continuous standing• Limited sitting• Subject to temperature extremes• Subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals/materials• Must work with machinery with moving parts.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, finance or related field• Master’s degree preferred.• Five years of operations experience in a leadership role, preferably within public education• Background in facilities management• Demonstrated leadership skills.• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.• Ability to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data.• Strong organization, communication, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills• Ability to work collaboratively to build consensus while also delivering exceptional results.• Inspire, manage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.• Be flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing priorities.Salary Range:$153,610.00 - $233,610.00 / Per YearHow To Apply:Link to our website below:https://nisdtx.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6203
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