Utility Plant Specialist ll - Boiler Operator

Title: Utility Plant Specialist ll - Boiler Operator

State Role Title: Utility Plant Specialist II

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $56,634/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To operate boilers and auxiliary equipment in Power Plant to supply heat and hot water to facility. Monitor fire alarm and security systems.

The hours for this position are:

Tuesday - Thursday 2nd shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm,
Saturday & Sunday 3rd shift 11:00pm - 7:00am.

KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:

• General knowledge of operation requirement necessary to product steam efficiently.
• General knowledge of repair and maintenance of Power Plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret readings on gauges and meters and record findings.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

* Valid Driver's License

Additional Considerations

* Experience as a boiler operator preferred

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

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