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Title: School Facilities Program Manager
Application Deadline Date: 06/11/2026
Req ID: 55084
Department: Education Agency
Location:
Montpelier, VT, US
Position Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $34.96
Maximum Salary: $54.82
Overview
The Agency of Education (AOE) Safe and Healthy Schools Division seeks a qualified School Facilities Program Manager to manage coordinated school facility efforts between AOE and Vermont school systems. This position will act as a liaison with schools and school districts on efforts related to school facilities operations.
Upon hire, a successful candidate will support the Agency''s efforts to manage the state school facilities dashboard, develop a strategic plan to address statewide school maintenance training and certification for designated School Facilities Managers, and provide input to legislators regarding State Energy Management/Financing for Schools and School Construction Funding. This position will also support school safety and infrastructure efforts, with a focus on safe school assessment and yearly facilities readiness.
Examples of work will include:
Successful candidates must have strong technical knowledge of school facilities management and infrastructure and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Experience with capital planning, specifically within a school or school environment, is preferred.
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with State policies. Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Who May Apply
This position, School Facilities Program Manager (Job Requisition #55084), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Courtney.OBrien@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, but some travel will require private means of transportation. Duties may require some time outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to assist the CFO and department/agency heads in testifying before the Legislature.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree or higher in occupational safety, construction management, business administration or related field AND six (6) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.
OR
High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of work experience in occupational health and safety, construction management, or facilities management/operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Facilities management experience, or relevant training/certification strongly preferred.
Experience in a school or school environment.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it''s more than a paycheck. The State''s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
Nearest Major Market: Barre
Nearest Secondary Market: Montpelier
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