Manager, Operations

Manager Operations

The Department of Transportation and Public Works has an immediate opening for a Manager Operations within their Facilities Management division. The well qualified candidate brings the following experience to this role : operations management, technical / engineering expertise, emergency response, and staff supervision, with a strong emphasis on facilities systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection). Core responsibilities include assisting superiors in directing the activities of workers concerned with maintenance and construction projects.

The typical starting salary will be between $39.35-$47.22 hourly and will be based on experience and budget considerations. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan and more. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit : Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Examples of Duties

Essential Function Examples :

• Assist superiors in planning, operations & maintenance procedures, specifications, work schedules, and labor & material needs. Responsible for overall success of building systems operations
• Determine when work should be outsourced or done in-house, inspect repair work performed by 3rd party subcontractors, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems
• Examine blueprints, select materials, determine repair or replacement means & methods
• Assist superiors in preparing the County Division's budget
• Assist direct report Superintendents in troubleshooting & solving complex building system problems

Marginal Function Examples :

Minimum Qualifications

Selection and appointment : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director / Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.