Position: District Executive Director – Public Facilities
Location: Pasco, Washington
Duration: Long Term Contract
Estimated Workload: Approximately 20 hours per week
- Schedule: Flexible, based on Board meetings, facility operations, and project requirements.
- Meetings: Evening and weekend meetings and events are regularly required.
- Travel: Occasional travel throughout Washington and neighboring states.
The ideal candidate is an experienced public-sector executive, municipal administrator, public facilities district leader, or senior consultant with a proven record of managing public facilities, municipal contracts, budgets, capital projects, and Board-level relationships.
The candidate should be comfortable serving as the primary executive contact, managing approximately 20 hours of work per week, attending evening and weekend meetings
This role requires an experienced executive with the ability to work independently, advise public-sector leadership, manage complex contracts, oversee facility operations, and provide sound financial and strategic recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
A. Executive Leadership and Board Administration
- Serve as the chief executive and administrative officer of the PPFD.
- Implement policies and strategic direction established by the Board of Directors.
- Prepare Board and committee meeting agendas, reports, resolutions, and supporting materials.
- Facilitate and attend regular and special Board and committee meetings unless excused.
- Advise the Board on strategic opportunities, operational challenges, and organizational priorities.
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans and annual work plans.
- Recommend policies, procedures, and operational improvements.
B. Facility Operations and Contract Oversight
- Oversee the City of Pasco's performance under the Interlocal Agreement (ILA).
- Ensure the Pasco Aquatic Center is operated and maintained according to PPFD standards.
- Negotiate, administer, and monitor contracts with PPFD contractors.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual compliance.
- Oversee contracts for completion of the PAC slide tower, anticipated in Q1/Q2 2027.
- Negotiate and administer contracts for design, construction, and professional services related to PAC improvements.
C. Financial Management and Budgeting
- Work with City staff to prepare monthly financial reports.
- Develop annual operating budgets and capital budgets.
- Prepare and maintain multi-year financial forecasts.
- Support financial planning and prudent stewardship of public resources.
- Assist the City with annual financial audits and periodic compliance audits.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improved cost management.
D. Strategic Planning and Capital Development
- Work with the Board, City, and stakeholders to develop a strategic plan for PAC Phase 2.
- Develop recommendations for capital improvements and long-term facility planning.
- Evaluate strategic opportunities for facility expansion and improvements.
- Support feasibility studies, budget development, design coordination, consultant selection, and construction oversight when requested.
- Assist with grant administration, change-order management, and project closeout as applicable.
E. Partnerships and Economic Development
- Identify opportunities for expansion, partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and new programming.
- Develop relationships with community organizations and regional stakeholders.
- Explore tourism, event recruitment, hospitality partnerships, and destination marketing opportunities.
- Support initiatives that increase facility utilization and community value.
F. Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance
- Support compliance with applicable Washington public-sector requirements, including:
- Washington Public Facilities District statutes.
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- Open Public Meetings Act.
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- Ethics in Public Service Act.
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- State Auditor requirements.
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- Employment laws and ADA requirements.
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- Environmental regulations.
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- Tax reporting and grant compliance requirements.
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- Support insurance and claims management, safety and incident reporting, emergency planning, business continuity, cybersecurity, and contract risk allocation.
Required / Desired Qualifications
- Minimum five years of executive-level experience within or with public facilities districts and/or municipal government is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in executive leadership, public administration, or comparable organizational management.
- Strong understanding of public-sector governance, Board administration, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience overseeing contracts, vendors, consultants, and professional service providers.
- Experience with financial reporting, annual operating budgets, capital budgets, and multi-year financial forecasting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and facility-related initiatives.
- Strong strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and become self-reliant within approximately one month of assuming the role.
Additional Preferred Experience
- Experience working with Washington public facilities districts or similar municipal government entities.
- Recent municipal experience involving large projects and contract management.
- Experience with public aquatic facilities, recreation facilities, or comparable public infrastructure.
- Experience with capital improvement programs, design and construction contracts, and facility operations.
- Knowledge of Washington public procurement, public meetings, public records, and government compliance requirements.
- Experience with grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and economic development.