Title: Director of Plant Operations

State Role Title: Trades Manager I

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Director of Plant Operations is responsible for supervising all maintenance and ground activities so that these departments assure the physical plant to be efficiently operated and grounds properly maintained. This includes sound planning, directing of workforce, controlling cost and maintaining sound organizational relationships. This person shall also take any action that is necessary for the efficient operation of this department.

Minimum Qualifications

For this position knowledge, skills and abilities must be in the following areas: Maintenance Activities, VCCO/Facility Construction, Facility Emergencies, and Facility Emergency Life Safety. Approves and writes with staff, policy/procedures for the Maintenance Department.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have five years of health care setting; prefer seven years with extensive experience in three or four trades. Must become certified as a commercial applicator for turf and ornamental applications. Must hold a current certificate for Fertilizer Applicator. General knowledge of all systems. Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

Must be able to transport residents from floor to floor or outside of the facility using the elevators and/or stairs since we are a multi-level facility.

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.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's 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 of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

LAYOFF POLICY-LAYOFF FOR COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA POSITIONS ONLY: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The CARD may be scanned and attached to the application of faxed to (540) 857-6173.

Salaries for current state employee will be determined according to the current state compensation policy.

Offer contingent upon successful completion of references and background checks and drug testing.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: 540-982-2860

Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.