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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/16/18

Applications Due11/30/18

Vacancy ID61622

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitlePlant Superintendent B - Posting #18-405

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address 1 Utility Road

City Thiells

StateNY

Zip Code10984

Minimum Qualifications For permanent appointment: Employees currently reachable on the civil service list for Plant Superintendent B or a current Plant Superintendent B eligible for 70.1 transfer.

For provisional appointment: Qualified employees of New York State who have had three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:

Either A. as a Plant Superintendent C;
Or B. as a Plant Utilities Engineer 4, Plant Utilities Engineer 3, Public Buildings Manager 2, Building Maintenance Supervisor 2, Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor 3, or Maintenance Supervisor 4.

(If you are appointed provisionally, you must take the next scheduled civil service examination for this title and your score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before you can be permanently appointed. If you do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score, you may not be retained).

Non-State Employees:

Six years of experience which included responsibility for at least two of the following areas:

• Management of day-to-day plant operations including procedure development, budget planning and workforce allocation, efficiency, and enforcement of codes and standards.
• Capital planning of construction/rehabilitation projects.
• Contract management of building maintenance/construction/rehabilitation projects and grounds.

Qualifying management experience: Supervision of employed and/or contracted staff in trades engaged in the operation, maintenance, construction, or rehabilitation of a physical plant in an institutional, educational, laboratory, or healthcare setting, or a power plant; the development of plans, specifications and estimates for alterations and materials; contract negotiation, approval, monitoring and closeout.

Non-Qualifying experience: Custodial or janitorial services; experience working in manufacturing/machine maintenance, grounds keeping, security, or transportation; or experience performing clerical work.

Substitution: An associate’s degree in Construction Technology, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management Technology, or Plant Utilities Technology will substitute for one year of experience. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Management, Marine Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering will substitute for two years of experience.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Plant Superintendent will be responsible for the physical plant management of campus and community properties owned/operated by New York State – OPWDD in Hudson Valley DDSOO, consisting of Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties. In addition, this position is responsible for planning and supervision of maintenance operations, construction, and renovation projects within the Region. The Plant Superintendent will report to the Supervisor of Plant Operations and Maintenance.

Typical duties include:

• Oversees implementation of policies and procedures related to physical plant operations and maintenance.
• Inspects renovations, new construction, and maintenance repairs ensuring compliance with applicable codes and Agency regulations.
• Develops an annual capital budget plan incorporating renovations, utility replacements, handicap accessibility upgrades, and fire safety improvements to meet the operational program needs.
• Works directly with architects and engineers on the development of infrastructure upgrades and modifications.
• Works directly with Fire Safety Representatives, Safety and Security Officers, Capital Services, and Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure occupancy standards, applicable codes, and Agency regulations are not compromised.
• Supervise renovation and construction work performed by in-house and outside contractors. Verify workmanship related to compliance with industry standards while adhering to contract documents and specifications through plan review and site inspections.
• Direct supervision of maintenance staffing and management of workload via computerized work order program. Develop and maintain manpower reports, preventative maintenance schedules, backlog management, and an environmental compliance platform.
• Ensures maintenance staff development by providing training which focuses on health and safety, occupational hazards, as well as, enhancing skills sets necessary for career advancement.
• Requires daily travel within the district. Will also require some travel within NY State for training and to assist other districts with special projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Obtain NYS Uniform Building Code certification within one year of appointment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related computerized programs.
• Working knowledge of the principles of supervision.
• Working knowledge of applicable agency standards and of appropriate building and construction code regulations.
• Working knowledge of safety policies as they relate to occupational hazards.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Knowledge of the proper use of tools, machinery, and equipment utilized in building trades.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints, and specifications.
• Candidate will be required to obtain asbestos supervisor certification.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by November 30, 2018 to:

DDSOO 4 – Hudson Valley
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 470
7 Wilbur Road
Thiells, NY 10984
E-Mail: hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5
Fax: 845-947-6189

Please reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and Hudson Valley DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
• Work schedule may vary based on operational need.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hudson Valley DDSOO, Human Resources Department

Telephone 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5

Fax 845-947-6189

Email Address hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 7 Wilbur Road

P.O. Box 470

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

 

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