Title: Corrections Construction HVAC Superintendent (Powhatan): Central Administration #00860

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $55,945 - $87,274

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is with the Department of Corrections’ Corrections Construction Unit and the main administrative office is based in Powhatan, Virginia. Position actively participates in the productive, effective, and cost-efficient delivery of programs and services which support and enhance field operations to achieve the goals, mission, and vision of the Department. The Corrections Construction Superintendent performs duties statewide on VADOC commercial construction building sites alongside assigned construction workers and coordinates the daily jobsite activities, to include but not limited to:
Exercises sound ethical judgment, identifies, coordinates, and uses resources appropriately, anticipating, and pro-actively resolving conflicts, delivering the project in accordance with plans, specifications, budget, and schedule. Coordinates the daily activities of a variety of trade skilled and unskilled inmate labor workforce and is authorized to terminate, layoff or remove, assigned inmate workers for cause or during times of work slowdown.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Valid State Issued Driver’s License. Primarily skilled in Construction Trade; HVAC in Commercial Applications. Experience in at least two commercial construction trades. Experience in supervision and instruction of a minimal-skilled workforce in the commercial construction arena. Experience in managing construction project schedules with minimum direct supervision. Experience interpreting and building according to construction drawings, code, specifications, and other documents. Knowledge in the multiple construction trades means, methods and materials used in the installation and repair of commercial/institutional building structures. Knowledge of the regulations of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) as it applies to commercial construction. Knowledge of Construction safety OSHA standards, environmental and conservation requirements. Skilled in English language verbal and written to assure courteous and effective communications. Skilled in the operations of the variety of construction, trade related, powered and hand tools and machines. Skilled in maintaining records for site personnel such as daily reports, field orders and time keeping reports. Ability to be proactive, to work successfully with limited supervision and within a team environment. Ability to work with your hands, to climb ladders to heights to 40 feet and to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to work and stand on a regular basis, outdoors, in extreme hot and cold weather working conditions. Ability to independently travel statewide with frequent overnight stay in the performance of duties.

Additional Considerations

Current DPOR HVAC construction trades licensure. EPA 608 refrigerant certification. Experience in the operations of construction earthmoving equipment. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with minimum Class “B” classification.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.