Utility Plant Manager I

Title: Utility Plant Manager I

State Role Title:Utility Plant Manager I

Hiring Range: Up to $75000 Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia State University

Location:Virginia State University

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will manage plant and personnel to ensure plant efficiency and system reliability. Responsibilities include; supervise and direct the daily operation maintenance and improvements of the central steam generating plant and related steam distribution system; establish and monitor plant operation standards and protocol personnel performance guidelines regulatory compliance reporting procedures and filings; plan direct and supervise routine plant maintenance by plant staff or outside vendors including repairs improvements and preventive maintenance; ensures that the Heat Plant Facility is emergency ready in the event of a campus-wide emergency; schedule report and track maintenance inspections in timely manner and ensure filings are made with appropriate regulatory authority or the Director of Facilities; provide weekly and monthly operations report to Director of Facilities; schedules weekly and monthly inspections of heat pump fuel tank heat plant air compressor fuel pump oil heater and booster feed water system stack and clean air system and boiler systems; supervise repair and preventive maintenance of building mechanical systems and underground distribution systems; evaluate cost estimates for repairs by outside vendors; ensures that data entry of maintenance and repair information is keyed in the Maximo data tracking system; monitors the storage of critical documents including environmental and permit submissions; develop department safety/operating training standards and schedules; manages and monitors status of invoices purchase orders and payments by vendors subcontractors and contractors; and represents University in capital improvement meetings in order to develop a long term strategy for heat plant and infrastructure improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience operating and maintaining of steam and power plant equipment; extensive knowledge of pressure vessel boilers and maintenance water treatment and auxiliary mechanical equipment operations and maintenance associated with steam/heat plant operations is required. Experience in the maintenance and operation of utility or industrial power production systems is required. Demonstrated supervisory experience is required. Successful candidate must be flexible energetic and willing to work for a 365/24 hour operation; may be required to work alternate shifts. Demonstrated experience working with SCADA Automation Systems; demonstrated project management experience is required; basic skill in welding braising and soldering all types of metals plumbing pneumatic refrigeration electrical applications and trouble shooting skills are required; ability to analyze the performance and operating efficiency of the systems to optimize energy use and production; Must be able to climb crawl and bend through boiler opening to inspect and lift up to 50 pounds; must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate vehicles equipment and hand power tools.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a university setting is preferred.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information race religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed e-mailed and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the Relevant Work History section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at .

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.