Title: Facilities Specialist (Salem District)

Hiring Range: $39,801 to $70,485

Pay Band:

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Salem, Harrison Ave

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Facilities Specialist in the Salem District. This position is responsible to complete work orders and other tasks related to construction, maintenance, repair, and renovations of VDOT facilities, structures, and equipment, ensuring work complies with plans and specifications, shop drawings, industry standards, and applicable codes and regulations. Will administer and oversee work performed by facilities contractors to ensure contractual requirements are met. Will prepare necessary paperwork to document in-house and contractor work, including photo documentation, and will prepare scopes and estimates for work to be performed. Inspect and document existing conditions of buildings and equipment to determine the nature and extent of repairs needed. Perform preventive maintenance and make recommendations for future requirements and estimates for budgets. Perform unscheduled or emergency repairs to facilities, structures, and equipment. Obtain required permits through VDOTâs annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to appropriate contract or staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have at least a current DPOR Journeyman License in plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and building and fire codes. Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations. Experience administering contracts. Ability to estimate quantities and costs and prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities. Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to obtain Soils and Erosion Inspector certification. Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades. Skill in the use of computers, software applications, and digital cameras. Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in commercial construction and/or maintenance and trades, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, etc. Current DPOR Master or journeyman's License in plumbing preferred. DHCD license in building, plumbing inspection. Experience in building construction as a project inspector, superintendent, or project manager. Experience with outsourcing approach to facilities management.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.

Safety shoes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) required in performance of job duties.

Fingerprint-based background check required. References, work history, and DMV records will be verified. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of records check conducted by the agency.

State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the state application. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information about qualifications and work history provided by the applicant in the application and/or optional resumeâ. State applications will only be accepted through online submission through the Commonwealth of Virginiaâs Job Board/ Recruitment Management System (PAGEUP).

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

We are a â Virginia Values Veteransâ (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information:

Name: Emily Smith

Phone: 540.240.8133

Email: emily.smith@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.