Assistant Director, School Facilities and Organization

WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Director, School Facilities and Organization $110,375 - $129,855 annually

Closes September 07,2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill the position of Assistant Director, School Facilities and Organization. This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial to near full-time telework. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. You may have the option to work from home 2 days a week on a flexible telework schedule. While we’re happy to offer this balance of in-office connections and telework flexibility, this isn’t a fully remote position. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education. At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including:

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision, Mission, and Values Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.

Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities. Values: Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child

Equity Each student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity:

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.
• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Position Overview The position will support the Director in the financial operation and administration of the K-12 capital budget, School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP), lead strategic initiatives, and collaborate with program managers and data analyst to ensure operational alignment within the team. The position will provide guidance on the implementation and management of the statewide K-12 capital programs by making determinations and decisions on the applicability of Washington Administrative Codes and budget proviso language.

Key Responsibilities The position is responsible for decision making of the daily operations of the K-12 capital programs, oversees the management of the capital budget, and ensures policies and procedures are consistent with applicable state and federal regulations, agency policies, and strategic goals and priorities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and direct the work of the K-12 capital budget manager and disbursement officer. This includes approving grant awards and reimbursement request from school districts. In addition, the position will provide strategic leadership in the development of the Superintendent’s capital budget requests and implementation of the budget. In addition to overseeing the Common School Construction Account, the position will be responsible for approving all fund balance preparations and cash flow projections.
• Supervision of the capital budget manager and disbursements officer including developing work plans, completing annual performance reviews, approving all leave, and other human resource related activities.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the financial coordinator of the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP). This includes providing guidance, interpretation, and decisions on the application of the program’s laws and administrative codes. The position will make the final approval of state funding assistance provided to school district projects.
• Lead management of the daily operations of the K-12 capital programs. This includes approving grant reimbursement requests, providing guidance to program staff, leading the response to public disclosure requests, and providing overall guidance to program staff.
• Approve all K-12 capital fiscal notes. This includes providing strategic direction to the budget manager in the preparation of fiscal notes to ensure they align with the vision and goals of the Superintendent.
• Lead implementation of the capital budget and other legislative provisos. The position will be the primary liaison with external stakeholders including other agencies on policy developments and implementation related to school facility issues.
• Lead the development and implementation of major projects and statewide strategic initiatives that impact the long-term capital facilities needs of school districts and state tribal education compact schools. This includes coordinating these initiatives and projects in discussions with the Citizens Advisory Panel, Technical Advisory Committee, School Seismic Safety Advisory Committee and other external stakeholder groups.
• Ensure collaboration with the entire financial resources teams to ensure all agency policies and procedures are followed as related to all fiscal matters.
• Provide leadership by providing guidance to programs managers to ensure all budget proviso requirements are incorporated into their grant programs.
• Manage all required legislative reports. This includes collaborating with program managers to develop and publish required legislative reports on time.
• Provide guidance to the Director of SFO on all strategic policy initiatives and administration of the section.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, architecture, engineering, construction management, public administration, or related field and four (4) years of progressive experience in financial administration, budget management, or grant administration.

• In lieu of a degree, eight years of experience in a related field can be substituted. Relevant experience may include accounting, budget management, grant administration, facilities data management, construction project management, or other closely related facilities management fields.

• Must reside of in the state of Washington as a condition of employment

• Intermittenent travel will be required

• Requires 3 days in office

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, architecture, engineering, construction management, public administration or related field.
• Washington State Capital Budget Development & Management
• Knowledge of OSPI K-12 Capital Programs
• Seven to ten years of progressive experience in financial administration, budget management, or grant administration.

Compensation The annual compensation for the position is $110,375 - $129,855 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a Washington Management Position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or PDF format:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
• A current résumé, and;
• A list of three or more professional references.

NOTE: Your resume and letter of interest must be attached to your application. Please confirm they are attached before you submit.

Please address any questions to: Sal Salazar, Human Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington 98504-7200 360-725-6278: [email protected]

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail [email protected].

New Jobs Alert Service OSPI offers a subscription service, which regularly notifies subscribers of new OSPI employment opportunities on careers.wa.gov. Subscribers are notified via text or email alert. If you are interested in this service, then please subscribe at this location. OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in “Application Process.”