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Library Facilities And Capital Projects Manager
Tacoma Public Library is seeking a qualified candidate to lead facilities operations and capital projects, ensuring that facilities, grounds, assets, and vehicles are properly maintained, usable, clean, safe, and accessible for staff and the community.

Responsibilities include:

Direct the maintenance of Tacoma Public Library facilities, grounds, and vehicles.

Manage planning and execution of daily operations and major projects, including construction, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.

Lead short‑ and long‑term facilities planning, including budget development and management, project design, permitting, contractor coordination, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Manage Facilities Department staff, including hiring, training, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, and recommending disciplinary actions.

Provide complex construction project management, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external contractors.

Ensure alignment of facilities operations and capital projects with organizational goals and community needs.

Qualifications

Combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, or a related field.

Three (3) years of experience in facility management, construction management, engineering, or related field, including one year at a lead or supervisory level.

A valid Washington State Driver’s License at the time of appointment with ongoing maintenance thereafter.

Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year‑for‑year basis.

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of facilities operations, construction management, and capital project planning.

Familiarity with building codes, permitting processes, and safety regulations.

Knowledge of construction and building trades such as electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and HVAC systems.

Skill in managing budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.

Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Skill in leading and managing teams.

Skill in customer service and commitment to delivering high‑quality, value‑added services.

Skill in holding self and others accountable for achieving outcomes; monitoring progress and modeling organizational expectations.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Skill in applying de‑escalation and trauma‑informed approaches when engaging with individuals experiencing crisis, including those facing houselessness, substance use, or mental health challenges, to ensure safety, empathy, and dignity for all.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Tacoma Public Library Stands Against Racism and White Supremacy. The Library is committed to fostering an organization that is actively anti‑racist and upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that Black Lives Matter and take steps to support communities of color.

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply online.

Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $111,092.80 – $135,553.60. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the Tacoma Public Library and Local 117.

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