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THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Director of Facilities Operations to join their team!
HIGHLIGHTS
- FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
- ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
- UNIT: CVH CEO Maintenance Administration
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- POSITION NUMBER: 142329
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- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A health work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO
- Support the Plant Facilities Engineer 2 position in their absence;
- Maintain The Joint Commission document and inspection compliance;
- Maintain DEEP regulation compliance and documentation;
- Conduct and document environmental safety risk assessments;
- Ensure all interim life safety management, infection control and penetration permits are in place for major maintenance and small construction projects;
- Quality control and coordination of campus wide preventative and situation maintenance;
- Approve purchases and timesheets; and
- Project manage selected maintenance projects.
ABOUT US
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.
PLEASE NOTE
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for directing staff in the management, operation and/or maintenance programs of state buildings and grounds or directing facilities management staff in the oversight of property portfolios including contractors and vendors performing property management services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Directs staff and operations in the areas of building services and contract compliance;
- Coordinates, plans and manages section activities;
- Formulates goals and objectives;
- Develops or assists in development of related policy;
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
- Evaluates staff;
- Assists in preparation of section budget;
- Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact on program activities;
- Prepares reports, correspondence and procedural manuals;
- Administers a quality control and compliance program;
- Prepares and reviews plans and specifications for building renovations and/or alterations;
- Selects and supervises service contractors;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- May direct staff and operations of trade shops and grounds sections;
- May develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- relevant agency policies and procedures;
- state of the art security systems, building operations and maintenance procedures and techniques;
- trades including building, custodial and grounds;
- energy conservation methods and techniques;
- budget preparation and control;
- Knowledge of
- contract preparation and administration;
- tenant agency requirements;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Skill in prevention of deterioration, obsolescence and destruction of buildings and operating equipment;
- Considerable ability to prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for equipment, services and repairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of professional experience in the repair and maintenance of large buildings, leasing, acquisition or management of property or building contract administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: For state employees supervisory capacity is interpreted at the level of a Maintenance Supervisor 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in architecture, business or construction management, engineering or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- For state employees two (2) years of experience as a Property Management Liaison may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing technical and mid-level supervisory staff
- Experience with progressive disciplinary processes
- Experience identifying needed capital improvements, major repairs, and safety concerns
- Experience developing and managing operational budgets
- Experience reviewing building design plans for operational functionality
- Experience managing maintenance upkeep, mandatory testing of life safety systems, and state of good repair of complex operating facilities including electronic tracking and recordkeeping
- Facilities management background
- Experience with Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, and other jurisdictional authorities
- Measurable understanding of medical facility building codes, especially in a mental health setting
- Experience performing fire drills and documentation of it
- Experience working with employees in bargaining units
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
