Deputy Director of Facilities

Title: Deputy Director of Facilities

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $110,000 - $142,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Richmond DSCR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) of the Virginia Department of Military Affairs (DMA). Provides proposed guidance and recommendations to the CFMO Director and different branches of the CFMO. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities to include budget, contracting, project design and management, facilities maintenance and repair, environmental actions, and day-to-day personnel and administrative actions. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others on a daily basis. Oversees property accountability for all branches within the Directorate.

This position is based out of Richmond, Virginia at the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), and will commute to Blackstone, VA two-three times per week.


Effective May 7, 2025:
All visitors must present a REAL ID, an acceptable alternative form of identification, or a valid combination of IDs such as a passport to access Virginia National Guard installations, like Fort Barfoot and State Military Reservation, as well as federal installations like Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Fort Belvoir, and Fort Gregg-Adams.

Acceptable Credentials:
-REAL ID
-U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
-State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
-Non-Federal PIV interoperable cards
-Federal PIV Cards and Driver's License
-Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and a TWIC
-Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and a VHIC
-Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and Original/Certified copy of Birth Certificate AND Social Security Card

Minimum Qualifications

Experience as a mid to senior-level manager with a background in construction, construction management, or civil engineering;

Ability to procure goods and services;

Skill in the use of computers and software to include Microsoft Office products;

Ability to make quality and timely decisions without having complete information;

Knowledge of contract management required;

Experience in budget development and administration using automated financial software systems;

Must be capable of leading and managing diverse organizations and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

Demonstrated ability to supervise employees and complete personnel actions including, but not limited to counseling, mentorship, disciplinary actions, terminations, etc.;

This position requires the ability to travel approximately 20% of the time around the Commonwealth of Virginia;

Must be willing to commute to Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, VA two-three times per week using either a POV or State Vehicle;

This position requires the successful completion of a favorable background investigation;

Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience with state or federal government is preferred but not required;

Knowledge of Agency Procurement and Surplus Property (APSPM) and Construction Professional Service Manuals (CPSM) a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o CPS check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must obtain Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) certification within 24 months of hire.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.