Physical Plant Manager II

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Job ID: 21983
Agency: Department of Corrections
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $58,234.32 - $65,496.51, DOE
Pay Grade: GS-K
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/.

$4,000 Hiring Incentive

Supervises a Physical Plant Manager I and is responsible for the administrative, financial, and planning functions of the physical plant to ensure facilities and services meet the needs of building occupants in an efficient, economical, and safe fashion.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Directs the planning, scheduling, and inspection of facility repairs and construction/renovation projects to ensure schedules are met, budget constraints are adhered to, and quality of work is high.
  • Approves priorities of projects based on needs of the facility.
  • Creates strategic plans regarding future facility modifications.
  • Periodically reviews the progress of projects and verifies quality and cost effectiveness of work.
  • Directs the development of preventive maintenance schedules for all physical plant facilities and equipment

• Monitors contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and acceptability of work
  • Writes technical aspects of requests for proposals and bid specifications.
  • Reviews and approves blueprints and building plans.
  • Ensures building projects do not adversely affect the mission of the facility.

• Writes long range and short-term plans for the physical plant to ensure future needs and forecasted improvements are clearly and completely documented.
• Represents the facility at meetings with state, local, and federal agencies.
• Directs custodial, grounds, and building security activities to ensure facilities are clean, hygienic, safe, and present a neat appearance.
• Manages or oversees the management of state-owned vehicle fleet to ensure effective usage and proper maintenance.

• Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met.
  • Interviews and selects staff.
  • Provides training and work direction.
  • Approves leave requests.
  • Addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary actions.
  • Conducts performance appraisals and completes performance documents.

• Ensures the Physical Plant Manager I is kept abreast of all on-going projects so that he/she is capable of assuming full responsibilities for the operation and management of the Physical Plant.
• Performs other work as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience working in a prison/jail setting performing general maintenance, with minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of:

• aspects of physical plant operation, maintenance and repair;
• planning, scheduling, supervision, and program administration;
• safety practices;
• record keeping and report writing.

Ability to:

• effectively delegate duties;
• read and interpret blueprints and construction plans;
• accurately estimate building costs and material requirements;
• operate construction equipment and power tools;
• operate computers;
• supervise;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information athttps://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=L7V
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"