Plant Operations Manager 3

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Plant Operations Manager 3

Salary

$64,230.40 - $99,465.60 Annually

Location

Cherokee - 51012 - Cherokee County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01075

Agency

400 Health & Human Services- State Operated Specialty Care- Cherokee Mental Health Institute

Opening Date

10/25/2024

Closing Date

11/14/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Chris Tofteberg, chris.tofteberg@hhs.iowa.gov

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Plant Operations Manager 3 to join the team at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI). This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule.

The Plant Operations Manager (POM) has overall responsibility for infrastructure at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) and serves as the lead representative for the CMHI maintenance team. The POM is responsible for overseeing projects and day-to-day operational needs for CMHI, the Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders (a co-located HHS facility), and other functions on campus. The POM reports to the CMHI Business Manager and oversees the work of a team consisting of several vocations including boiler operators, HVAC technicians, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other specialists. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and functional environment for over 300 employees and 200 patients. The successful POM candidate will have excellent project management skills, extensive supervisory experience, and exemplary troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Ensure timely completion of work orders.

-Supervise subordinate staff and evaluate their work product.

-Proactively identify areas for improvement within the position’s scope.

-With a cooperative spirit, work with other department heads to determine and facilitate improvements to facility infrastructure.

If you enjoy helping adults and families connect with mental health and disabilities services, this is a great opportunity to consider.

CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well.

We have a great total compensation package, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)

• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for additional information)

• Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)

• Sick Leave (144 hours/year)

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

For additional information on benefitsclick here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) .

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Cherokee Highlights

CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the “best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.”

Cherokee is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College and 1 hour or less from other educational institutions including Morningside College, Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, and Dordt College. This quintessential Iowa town is 1 hour from Sioux City and 2 hours from Omaha. Check out these10 Reasons to Move to Iowa (https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/10-reasons-move-to-ia/) .

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration;

OR

ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes;

OR

ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience);

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/PlantOperationsManager3-08427-88427.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

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Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

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  Do you have ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration

• No I do not have the described experience; Ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration; Ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration;

• Yes I have the described experience; bTen years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration;

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  Do you have ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes

• No I do not have ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes;

• Yes; I have ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes;

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  Do you have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings

• No, I do not have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;

• Yes, I have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;

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  Do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience);

• No, I do not have an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience)

• Yes, I have an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience);

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  Are you a current state employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2

• No, I am not a current state employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2

• Yes, I am a current state employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2

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  Are you a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

• No I am not a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

• Yes, I am a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

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  Are you a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.

• No, I am not a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.

• Yes, I am a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.

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  Do you have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings

• No, I do not have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;

• Yes, I have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;

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State of Iowa

Agency

400 Health & Human Services- State Operated Specialty Care- Cherokee Mental Health Institute

Address

1251 W Cedar Loop

Cherokee, 51012

Website

http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/mental-health/in-patient/mental-health-institutes/cherokee

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