Building Automation System Supervisor - Facilities Maintenance Services

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Building Automation System Supervisor for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department. This position is responsible for planning and directing Building Automation System operations, establishing short- and long-term operational goals, and ensuring the reliable, secure, and compliant performance of building automation systems that support campus facilities.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Plan, implement and monitor all Building Automation System (BAS) activities

• Serve as Systems, Network, and Database Administrator for the UNR main campus BAS and the Database Administrator for the UNR Residential Life BAS

• Organize and monitor the unit’s routine, project, and emergency work and communicate plan, coordinate tasks, and monitor progress against deadlines

• Establish preventative maintenance schedules

• Manage contracts and serve as Project Manager including contract negotiations, requests for qualifications, request for proposals; ensure compliance with contract requirements and safety

• Serve as liaison for capital improvement and system modernization projects

• Evaluate and make technical recommendations regarding equipment configurations and software for critical systems

• Ensure compatibility across multiple generations of assets

• Supervise staff and provide ongoing feedback to employees regarding performance, conduct, and attendance; conduct performance reviews and develop Work Performance Standards

• Facilitate teamwork and encourage growth and self-development

• Maintain proper confidentiality of personnel matters and address conflict

• Maintain security and access for the BAS; set and administer security policies

• Establish real-time device visibility and comprehensive risk management

• Conduct routine audits of hardware, software, and processes to identify deficiencies or breaches; assess common vulnerabilities

• Remain current, understand, and implement state and federal rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures; build a culture of compliance and completion

• Follow proper protocols when Investigating accidents, incidents, or rule infractions; report infractions to the chain of command

• Assume fiscal responsibility for unit and manage budgets at approved levels;

• Purchase supplies per guidelines and monitor vendor pricing to purchase low price goods; ensure adequate inventory and stock critical spares

• Recommend projects, labor and material acquisitions to further unit goals; and

• Other duties as assigned.

To see the full Class Specifications, visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/9.401%20Class%20Spec.pdf

Essential Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and five (5) years of experience including one (1) year of advanced programming such as fault detection diagnostics or programming complex building automation systems such as large mechanical systems (e.g., central energy plants, chiller loops) and commissioning, validating, and calibrating building automation systems assets; one year of experience training and coordinating the work of others; OR

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, construction, engineering, occupational safety, or related field and four (4) years of experience