Chief Of Engineering Services 1

The Department of Children and Families is currenlty recruiting for one (1) full-time (40 hours), 1st shift, Chief of Engineering Services  1. This postion will be located at 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT. The hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch or 8:00am - 5:00pm with an hour lunch.

Please Note:  This position requires the individual to be on-call to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have attached your Resume and Cover Letter.  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. 

In a state agency this class is accountable for administering statewide construction and maintenance programs and operations.

Administers staff and operations of agency construction and maintenance division; develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives; designs and develops division programs and activities; implements new procedures and procedural revisions; determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff; designs and implements performance review standards for staff; prepares division budget; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities; coordinates statewide agency construction and maintenance projects including determination of type and quality of materials used, preparation of job specifications and estimation and analysis of costs; meets and consults with architects, engineers, contractors and appropriate state and local authorities involved in construction, alteration and maintenance programs for facilities; inspects work in progress or on completion for conformance to specifications and OSHA regulations; reviews requests for change orders and makes recommendations; develops and coordinates long range preventive maintenance programs and procedures; inspects physical plants on a regular basis; coordinates agency lease activities; ensures agency compliance with state and federal accrediting bodies; coordinates transfer, relocation and disposal of excess and surplus property; develops long range capital program for agency; determines space and/or facility needs for an agency; prepares purchase orders; maintains records and reports; may design, layout and draft plans for projects and submits to contractors; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of building design and construction including aspects of architectural, structural and mechanical engineering and design; considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in building design, construction and maintenance; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of leasing agreements; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to estimate costs of building construction, repair and maintenance; ability to prepare plans and specifications and solicit bids for construction and equipment; ability to analyze construction problems and recommend effective solutions; ability to develop preventive maintenance programs for various kinds of facilities; ability to determine space requirements.

Three (3) years' experience in physical plant maintenance and construction an *administrative capacity.
Note: Administrative capacity is defined as project planning, project oversight and budgeting.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.