Facility, Health and Safety Manager

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Facilities Health Safety

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Manager I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolinas environmental resources. The organization which has offices from the mountains to the coast administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality water quality and the publics health and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolinas needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses farmers local governments and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the states school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This position manages the DEQ Facilities Health and Safety programs and supports the NC Stewardship Program. This position is responsible for all administrative and budget activities and serves as a working manager responsible for directing employees assigning and appraising work activity and productivity. This position serves as the subject matter expert for all things related to DEQ routine and non-routine maintenance construction and capital improvement projects which includes serving as the primary capital project coordinator for facilities.

This position manages the day-to-day operations of the central DEQ facility maintenance team to address maintenance issues and provide solutions to minimize work interruptions. Work is supervisory administration and para-engineering work in the management of routine and non-routine operations regarding the construction maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. Serve as a technical resource providing advice guidance and leadership regarding procedures and documentation for facility performance requirements in compliance with industry standards.

This position supervises staff responsible for agency owned and leased property and facilities throughout NC. This position is responsible for managing the agencys real property leases and sub-leases other general construction contracts Department of Administration (DOA) work requests DOA ALT Requests space management requests and office relocations DEQs Safety Program Motor Fleet and Department owned vehicles and equipment such as cars/trucks boats and other watercraft trailers aircraft drones mobile devices security parking and insurance.

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug screens.

This position is designated Mandatory Emergency and Essential and will be required to work during emergency situations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $70478 - $103000

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

The DEQ Facilities Health and Safety:

The DEQ Facilities Health and Safety division oversees and manages routine and non-routine construction maintenance repair to all DEQ sites and locations. FHS staff provide support throughout the agency and are involved in the oversight of capital improvement projects that require budget oversight bid evaluation and construction through project completion. DEQs site locations include but are not limited to general property management for major buildings in Raliegh such as the Green Square office complex Archdale building the Reedy Creek Road Laboratory and office complex and coastal facilities used by the divisions of Coastal Management and Marine Fisheries. The division manages real property leases sub-leases facility related contracts DOTS tickets office relocations Motor Fleet and agency owned vehicles boats motors trailers planes drones mobile devices security parking and insurance policies. FHS is responsible for all aspects of the agencys capital project planning and general management central safety program and the NC Stewardship Program responsible for monitoring and management of over 500 conservation easements and properties held by DEQ for stream and wetland mitigation.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction or facility maintenance including three (3) years of supervisory experience in construction maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or Associates degree in Construction Management Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years progressive experience in construction or facility maintenance including three (3) years of supervisory experience in construction maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Jean Buchanan

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