Title: Director of Planning & Property Management

Application Deadline Date: 08/18/2026

Req ID: 55525

Department: Buildings & General Services

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $46.03

Maximum Salary: $72.57

Overview

The Department of Buildings & General Services is seeking a Director of Planning & Property Management to lead a forward-thinking division to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of state facilities and leased space. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee strategic facility planning, renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, and management of leased space to support state services and optimize operational efficiency.

The Director is responsible for the oversight of programming, space planning, and property management. This includes short and long-range capital planning; asset management; feasibility studies; acquisition and sale of state property; and oversight of lease agreements.

Supervision is exercised over planners, energy office staff, leasing agents and move coordination staff. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services.

Candidates must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, cultivate a team environment, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with real estate and process improvement is strongly encouraged.

Who May Apply

This position, Director of Planning & Property Management (Job Requisition #55525), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Emily.Kisicki@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are normally performed in a standard office setting but with need for travel to various state facilities and leased properties statewide. Private means of transportation should be available for necessary travel. Duties may require work outside of normal work hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, public administration, business administration or accounting AND five (5) years of professional level experience in commercial real estate management.

OR

Associates degree in engineering, planning, public administration, business administration or accounting AND seven (7) years of professional level experience in commercial real estate management.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND ten (10) years or more of professional level experience in commercial real estate management.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience managing large scale real estate portfolios.

Commercial real estate or leasing experience.

Prior supervisory/management experience.

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:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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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.