Facility Operations Manager 4 - North Central Secure Treatment Unit

Are you ready to elevate your career by leading critical infrastructure and operational excellence across a diverse network of regional facilities? As a Facility Operations Manager 4, you will have an opportunity to shape the safety and efficiency of vital state systems while making a tangible impact on the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services' (BJJS) mission. We are seeking a strategic visionary who thrives on balancing complex resource management with high-level regulatory compliance in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. If you possess the expertise to drive accountability and maintain superior environmental standards, we invite you to bring your professional excellence to our dedicated team. Apply today to lead our eastern region operations!

As a Facility Operations Manager 4, you will direct the maintenance and operational systems for the Youth Development Center and Youth Forestry Camp facilities across the eastern region. Your primary responsibility will involve managing all core physical plant functions, including utilities, boiler plants, groundskeeping, and water treatment facilities. You will ensure all operations remain in strict compliance with regulations established by the Departments of Environmental Protection, Human Services, General Services, and Labor and Industry. In addition, you will manage the BJJS space management program and regional vehicle fleet, ensuring maximum efficiency, accountability, and safety. By strategically allocating fiscal, material, and manpower resources, you will coordinate preventive and emergency maintenance for all regional buildings and essential systems, including telecommunications and steam heating. Your leadership will ensure a safe, healthy environment while maintaining fiscal responsibility and adherence to all state policies and safety standards.
 
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Frequent travel is required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $77,379.00 (before taxes).
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Facility Operations Manager 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Seven years of experience performing skilled trades work in commercial or industrial buildings which includes five years supervising skilled trades work in commercial or industrial buildings, or utility plant operations.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license. 

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.