Plant Manager 3 - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

Description

This recruitment has been reposted to invite additional applicants to apply. Applicants who applied before 4/24/2024, NEED NOT REAPPLY.

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) full-time, permanent Plant Manager 3 position.

The salary listed includes the 5% King County Premium Pay.

Make a difference.

The Plant Manager 3 role at the Washington State Public Health Laboratories plays a vital role in safeguarding both the health of employees and the efficiency of laboratory testing.

By overseeing the maintenance of essential infrastructure and environmental systems, this position ensures a safe and secure work environment, contributing directly to the agency's mission of protecting and improving public health in Washington.

In this role, you'll lead a team responsible for the operational maintenance of critical systems such as HVAC, surveillance, and fire suppression, directly impacting the efficiency and reliability of laboratory operations.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the agency's overarching goals of enhancing workforce development, updating equipment, and maintaining a transparent and innovative core business service.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Directing facility maintenance operations for an 80,000-square foot, multi-disciplinary laboratories complex.
• Evaluating needs and establishing regular and routine programs to maintain and repair the facility, equipment, and systems.
• Coordinating minor construction, alteration, and repair to existing facilities.
• Developing short and long-range strategic plans for maintenance.
• Ensuring core business services are efficient, innovative, and transparent.
• Updating aging and inefficient equipment.
• Improving organizational health and expanding workforce development.
• Protecting the health and safety of workers while on the job.
• Supervising contractor and trades workers.
• Overseeing and performing operational maintenance of all environmental and facility systems (i.e., HVAC, surveillance, fire and suppression system, and (GSHP)-Ground Source Heat Pump) that support laboratory testing.

If you're passionate about maintaining infrastructure, fostering a safe work environment, and making a meaningful impact on public health, the Plant Manager 3 position offers a dynamic opportunity to apply your skills and expertise in a critical healthcare setting.

Work Setting

Discover an exceptional career opportunity as a full-time, permanent Plant Manager 3 based in Shoreline, WA.

This role offers stability and a chance to work on-site in a cutting-edge laboratory environment, contributing directly to vital public health initiatives.

Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and making a difference in healthcare.

Work that matters

Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play.

We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

About DOH

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health.

As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor.

We're not just an organization; we're a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement.

Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington's health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey.

Your work at DOH truly matters.

Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle.

To learn more about "Why DOH", visit .

Our Ideal Candidate

Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others.

They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly.

They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.

Required Qualifications

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in facilities maintenance with a minimum of two (2) years of experience managing and scheduling a building maintenance crew.
• Must have two (2) or more years of experience operating and maintaining HVAC systems, steam systems, and operating building control systems, in a regulated environment.
• Experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings; plumbing and electrical systems and building fixtures and equipment; and supplies used in building and equipment maintenance; laboratory equipment and supplies.

Desired Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in engineering or plant operations.
• Three (3) or more year's experience in laboratories facilities maintenance performing significant job duties.

Application Process

Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume (without personal pictures).
• Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

Attachments:

Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Veterans:

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.

Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

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Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions


With or without accommodation:

• Work a full-time 40-hour work week and occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
• Occasionally travel, alone or with another person, to meetings/trainings.
• Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business.
• This position may require you to undergo health testing or immunizations depending on the work assigned.
• The Plant Manager 3 will be required to undergo a security (background) check to comply with federal Select Agent program requirements.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.
• Manual labor and office work is performed. The hazards in these setting include potential exposure to both biological and chemical agents. Biological agents include human bacterial and viral pathogens and non-pathogens. Chemical and radiological agents include chemicals that are acids, bases, teratogens, and carcinogens of a variety of classes and types. Physical hazards include confined space entry, falls, ergonomic lifting injuries, and others.

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This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency.

Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments.

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