Title:  Director of Environmental Services

How to Apply

Do not apply online.

 

To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest/cover letter and resume to Asa Whitcomb at asa.whitcomb@vermont.gov. Please apply by May 1, 2024.

Overview

The Vermont Veterans’ Home has an immediate opening for full-time Director of Environmental Services. 

 

The Vermont Veterans' Home is an experienced residential and healthcare campus for Veterans. The staff of the Vermont Veterans' Home work as a team to fulfill America's promise to care for our country's Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. Together we strive to create an environment that provides our residents with the dignity and respect that they so rightfully deserve.

 

For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site. 

Description

This position involves oversight, design, installation, maintenance, and repair of the Vermont Veterans’ Home. Supervision is exercised over skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Chief Operating Officer. 

This position:

• Plans, lays out, assigns, inspects and supervises the work of the maintenance staff who are responsible for building maintenance such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds maintenance, and preventative maintenance.  
• May supervise building alterations and moderate sized new construction projects.  
• Works collaboratively with the State of Vermont Office of Building and General Services for large construction projects and request for proposals. 
• Provides performance feedback, encourages development, promotes teamwork and recognition of assigned staff.  Assists in cost estimations for operational needs, monitors departmental budget and follows State of Vermont and facility policies for purchasing and procurement of services for the department. 
• Ensures that the facility is compliant with local, state, and federal requirements for a skilled nursing home.  

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in construction management, engineering, or related field AND (3) years or more of experience in facilities and building maintenance, construction management, civil or structural engineering, or related filed AND two (2) or more years of supervisory, management, or team lead experience.
OR
Seven (7) years or more of experience in facilities and building maintenance, construction management, civil or structural engineering, or related filed AND two (2) or more years of supervisory, management, or team lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of building construction, electrical codes, and OSHA regulations
Working knowledge of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Veterans Administration, and State of Vermont regulations governing skilled nursing homes and residential care facilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.