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About this CHIEF ENGINEER (DCAMM) role at State of Rhode Island

State of Rhode Island · Onsite · DOA Powers Building

Department

Department of Administration

Division

Engineering/Planning

Salary

$156,627.00 - $175,707.00

Job Profile

JC-02969400-99 - Chief Engineer for Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.


Position is within the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance.


Non-Standard 35.0 hours.


Job Requisition Number

JR103923 CHIEF ENGINEER (DCAMM) (Open)

Pay Grade

C00147 A

Classification

Chief Engineer for Capital Asset Management & Maintenance

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the staff engineers and those projects and programs with an engineering focus; to coordinate with other business units of the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and with other agencies for which the division provides services; to provide highly complex managerial support to the division director and other management positions within the division; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment and reviews new construction & major rehab projects from a sustainable facilities perspective.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and reviews the work of professional, technical and other personnel assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

  • To plan, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the staff engineers and those projects and programs with an engineering focus and a sustainable facilities perspective.
  • To coordinate with other business units of the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and with other agencies for which the division provides services.
  • To provide highly complex managerial support to the division director and other management positions within the division.
  • To direct a broad variety of maintenance and engineering activities through subordinate group and division managers including facilities, system maintenance, system controls and research and development.
  • To provide support to superior(s) in managing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for all facilities.
  • To provide support to superior(s) to establish and maintain appropriate service and staffing levels.
  • To develop the engineering and maintenance unit’s work plan, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
  • To provide direction to a multi-disciplinary maintenance and engineering organization involved in the maintenance, development, design modification and construction of facilities including the acquisition and modification of equipment.
  • To assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility, review and evaluate work methods and procedures, and meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems issues/areas of concern.
  • To participate in the development of the division budget.
  • To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the federal and state occupational safety and environmental regulations related to building construction and renovation; a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of construction project management; a thorough knowledge of building construction codes, construction costs, materials, and appropriate time periods for construction projects; the ability to develop, plan, organize, manage, and evaluate construction activities for a variety of skilled and semi-skilled occupations; the ability to manage a multi-disciplinary engineering and maintenance program; the ability to effectively manage and supervise others; the ability to evaluate operational situations and analyze data in preparation for managerial and policy decisions; the ability to write technical reports relating to construction projects; the ability to prepare and administer large and complex budgets; the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, public officials, and the public; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: extensive experience in position responsible for the oversight of engineering activities directly related to building construction and building operations and maintenance.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

The Chief Engineer will oversee – through staff and vendors – the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the following systems:

- 10 MW co-generation plant on the Pastore Campus (Cranston).

- Steam-producing biomass plant on the Zambarano Campus (Burrillville).

- Water treatment plant and sewage treatment plant on the Zambarano Campus (Burrillville).

- Campus-wide distribution of utilities including steam, water, storm/wastewater, and electrical.

- State-wide systems including HVAC and all full-building and life safety generators.

- State-wide building management system (BMS) monitoring.

The Chief Engineer will oversee a contracted operator who will lead the engineering and technical operations of the co-generation plant, ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable production of electricity and heat. This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day engineering operations, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and system optimization. The role includes oversight of a teams with a deep understanding of plant equipment, including turbines, boilers, steam systems, and electrical power generation systems. The Chief Engineer will also ensure compliance with regulatory standards and environmental regulations.

This position will manage and oversee the operation of staff and projects with engineering/utilities focus and provide emergency response for statewide issues as they arise. The Chief Engineer will work with senior leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term staffing and necessary expertise within the DCAMM staff to maintain existing systems.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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