Building Operations Supervisor - Facilities - Northern Laboratory - CF042

Title: Building Operations Supervisor - Facilities - Northern Laboratory - CF042

State Role Title: Trades Manager I

Hiring Range: $85,290 – $98,000

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: Department of Forensic Science

Location: Northern Lab

Agency Website: https://dfs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Forensic Science is seeking a qualified applicant to function as the Building Operations Supervisor in the Northern Forensic Laboratory building. Duties include the coordination and supervision of all work in this facility related to preventative maintenance; operation, repair or replacement of building systems; and grounds maintenance. The systems involved include HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, sprinkler and fire protection, and security. The successful candidate will supervise agency staff and external contractors and serve as the lead worker to accomplish some tasks to provide the services required for reliable and efficient operation of the Northern Laboratory facility. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and adhering to the Facility On-Call Policy for responding to emergency repair calls on a 24/7 basis and for accomplishing some work during non-routine business hours to minimize disruption to facility operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing and replacing one or more mechanical systems including plumbing, HVACR systems; electrical, telecommunications, fire protection and security systems in large commercial facilities
• Considerable experience with large commercial building maintenance practices
• Considerable knowledge of IBC, OSHA, and NFPA, ADA standards and mechanical codes/regulations
• Considerable experience with PC based CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and BAS (Building Automation System) systems
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance repairs and safety issues during non-routine business hours in adherence with the departments policy
• Experience in training others on repairing and troubleshooting methods
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, specifications and operating manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Valid driver’s license or other means of reliable transportation

Additional Considerations

• Certification, or the ability to certify within one year, in the use and handling of refrigerants and a Journeyman’s mechanical card in HVAC or electrical
• Knowledge of state and local agency policies relating to the procurement of goods
• Supervisory experience in the building trades

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.

The Department of Forensic Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is V3 Virginia Values Veterans certified. The Department strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically, through this website, no later than the position’s closing date stated in the announcement. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume and required transcripts (if applicable).

Applicants needing accommodations during the application and/or interview process may contact the Human Resource office at 804-786-0150 or dfshumanresource@dfs.virginia.gov for additional information. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

DFS does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Background Investigation: Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a back