*Job order closes 11/18/24 11:59 pm Eastern*

Reference #: 4713117 THE POSITION Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented professional who is eager to take your career to new heights? The Department of Human Services is seeking a Facility Operations Manager to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will direct and supervise the physical plant, preventive maintenance programs, and project management within the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. If you possess strong leadership skills and are ready to leverage your technical and administrative expertise, we want to hear from you! Do not miss this opportunity-apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating construction and renovation projects while overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and direction of preventive maintenance programs across the bureau. This includes programs at the North Central Secure Treatment Unit, the North East Secure Treatment Unit, and our Southeast Youth Development Center. As the project manager, you will collaborate with departmental staff, architects, engineers, and contractors to coordinate all construction and renovation efforts. You will also assist in the execution of these projects by preparing plans, sketches, and specifications to ensure that each facility's needs are met. Additionally, you will initiate in-house projects by developing drawings and estimating the costs of materials and labor requirements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel and overtime may be required as needed. You must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Danville, Montour County. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ 58,035.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience as a Facility Operations Manager 1 (commonwealth title); or Three years of experience as a Building Maintenance Foreman (commonwealth title); or Five years of experience performing skilled trades work in commercial or industrial buildings which includes three years of supervisory experience overseeing skilled trades work in commercial or industrial buildings, or utility plant operations.

Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.