Title: Trades Manager I - Director

State Role Title: 79035

Hiring Range: starting at $95,782 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.wsh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Trades Manager I Director to manage, organize, and plan for the overall delivery of support services in the areas of Physical Plant Services (PPS), Transportation, Laundry and Environmental Services for Western State Hospital (WSH). This Position will ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State laws as well as all applicable building and regulatory codes/requirements and will also oversee capital/maintenance reserve projects either through design, quality, oversight, budget management and procurement.

The Trades Manager - Director will ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met; evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation; performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur; utilize work order system as a "productivity" tool to ensure that staff effectiveness and efficiencies are achieved and that work orders are appropriately completed; ensure related standards of Environment of Care (TJC) are organized/documented so that standards are met for both facilities, and act as co-responsible party with Risk Manager for meeting Life Safety Chapter requirements for WSH; ensure that purchasing is in compliance with Commonwealth policies and procedures; and coordinate projects with Central Office A&E or others as required.

This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- paid time off
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- High school graduate or equivalent
- Extensive experience in building and grounds work
- Valid Virginia Driver's License
- Trades License Cards/Applies mastery of skills in area(s) of specialization as demonstrated by; Experience as a Journeyman, Military Equivalence, or extensive Experience (Master Tradesman eligibility requirement)
- Experience in computer, purchasing procedures, and inventory control programs
- Experience required in plant/property management of a large complement of staff with program management including preventive maintenance and energy delivery systems.
- Incumbent should also be experienced with A&E and be able to read and interpret drawings as well as design in CAD.
- Incumbent must be able to utilize automated PPS systems and be familiar with the PC including Office products as well as having good mathematical and communication skills.

Additional Considerations

- Trades certification or Contractor's license
- Degree in engineering or business
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse

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.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.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.