MEP Maintenance and Energy Programs Manager

Salary: $116,007.00 - $137,825.00 Annually
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Classified Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23-24:82
Department: BUSINESS SERVICES
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
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Current Vacancy - Management position:1 - MEP Maintenance and Energy Programs Manager
8 hours per day, 246 work days per year.
Under administrative supervision and direction of the Director of Facilities, or designee, oversees all aspects of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Maintenance, Sustainability, Conservation, and Energy Programs for the District; oversees construction, renovations, and modernization work activities; provides leadership, supervision, direction, and technical expertise to staff; ensures compliance with safety practices and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations; and performs a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Fringe benefits include 15 paid holidays, a minimum of 22 vacation days and partially paid insurance benefits which include hospital, health, dental, vision and life insurance. The work year is 261 days.
Examples of Duties

• Manage all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Maintenance, Sustainability, Conservation, and Energy Programs for all construction and modernization activities for the District; reactive, planned, routine, preventative, predictive maintenance, installations, and demolition activities.
• Act as District liaison between architects, contractors, the City of Oxnard, and other AHJ.
• Use District computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to schedule, assign, prioritize, and monitor through completion of work orders; tracks backlogs; observes work in progress.
• Inspects field work for accuracy and quality; evaluate workmanship for consistency and demonstration of District acceptable performance standards and expectations.
• Monitor contractors' adherence to schedules, ensure work is performed according to specifications.
• Serve as staff administrator for all modernization and reconstruction of buildings and deferred maintenance projects; compiles and completes necessary forms, reports, and documents required for State and Federal funding programs.
• Draft reports and prepare documents for submittals to various state and local agencies, e.g., Division of the State Architect (DSA), City of Oxnard, OPSC, California Energy Commission, various utility companies, etc.; prepare a variety of other Facilities Department and District reports.
• Monitor project costs; review vendor invoices, contractor progress payment requests; prepares labor, material, and cost estimates.
• Prepare and issues price requests for District-initiated change orders desired during construction; determine when a change order is needed; assist in the processing and negotiation of the cost of change orders and disputes; review any proposed substitutions by contractor and monitors required submittals.
• Draft installation and construction specifications and construction contract documents; assist in the selection of design consultants; participate in value engineering sessions for construction projects.
• Prepare deferred maintenance project reports, budgets and plans.
• Develop, implement, and manage the District's energy and utility conservation programs to ensure efficient use of utilities and to maintain compliance with legal regulations and District policies; ensure operating efficiency and update programs and program guidelines as needed.
• Oversee and analyze the District's utility usage patterns, utility rate schedules, and the cost impact of inflation and rate increases; monitors utilities costs; verifies utility meter readings and billings.
• Evaluate engineering analyses and proposals from outside vendors and provide input related to energy management and the purchase of any products that affect energy consumption.
• Complete grant applications for financial assistance under state and federal conservation programs, including energy related rebate programs; maintain records of State and Federal conservation grants received by the District.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board of Trustees, County, City and District staff, and the public on project status and the District's sustainability and Energy conservation program.
• Maintain communication with District personnel to provide information on conservation practices and measures.
• Develop SME contacts with federal and state agencies, monitor state and national energy policy trends.
• Manage the design, installation, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the District's energy maintenance systems (EMS) and building automation systems (BAS).
• Maintain all records and data related to assignments.

Other Related Duties

• Assist coordinating special events, programs, and facilities.
• Conduct and attend meetings, in-service trainings, presentations and serve as a resource to staff in the development of environmental studies and conservation curriculum.
• Participate in rotating on-call assignment 24/7 for security or emergency events.
• Assumes responsibilities of Senior Manager, Maintenance & Operations in the absence of the Senior Manager, Maintenance & Operations.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Facilities Department in the absence of the Director of Facilities and the Senior Manager, Maintenance & Operations.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
Employment Standards
Education: An Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited technical school or college with course work in any MEP trade such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc., or the completion of an accredited MEP trade apprenticeship program.
Two additional years of experience beyond that required below may be substituted for the required education standard.
Experience: Five years of experience working in an institutional or other large facilities maintenance in MEP operations including experience operating an EMS program and facilities utilities usage and sustainability programs.
Special: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Possession of at least one of the following: Electrician, HVAC/R and/or plumber journeyman card or an equivalent license/certificate is desirable.
Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.
All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.
Supplemental Information
This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.
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Come Join Our Team!

• Follow your child's school schedule (non work days for summer, winter, spring break)
• Professional Growth Awards Program
• up to 16 paid holidays
• Minimum of 6 vacation days
• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Retirement secruity-CalPERS pension

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The following information is a brief summary of the medical benefits provided.
Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC) and Blue Cross (PPO) Choice of contract or non-contract physicians. Dependent Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if full time student.
OR
Kaiser (HMO) Need a Primary Care provider. Dependant Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if a student.
AND
Delta Dental Benefits are payable at 100% in PPO network or 50% out of network of covered charges for benefits received during the first calendar year of eligibility.
AND
Vision Service Plan (VSP)covers one vision examination and one set of lenses each twelve month period. VSP will make an allowance toward the cost of "Elective Contact Lenses."
AND
Prudential Life Insurance $10,000/member and $1,500/Dependents
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PURPOSE: This supplemental application is part of the selection process and will be used as part of a training and experience evaluation. This supplemental application gives you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of MEP Maintenance and Energy Programs Manager. Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the evaluation of this supplemental application will be invited to partake in the testing process.Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated "as-is," and you will not have a second chance to revise or clarify the information provided. Therefore, it is very important to provide concise, organized, typed, and easy to read answers to each question. If you do not have experience in a certain area, type "none." Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information or overstating their skills will be disqualified from further consideration or, if hired, may be terminated from employment.INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following questions and type your responses to each question.PLEASE NOTE: Responding with an answer such as "See Resume" for any question will result in disqualification.Do you understand the above?

• I understand the above information and instructions
• I do not understand the above information and wish to withdraw my application

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Education Required: - An Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited technical school or college with course work in any MEP trade such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. or the completion of an accredited MEP trade apprenticeship program.- Two additional years of experience beyond that required below may be substituted for the required education standard.Please select how you meet this requirement:

• I possess at least: An Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited technical school or college with course work in any MEP trade such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. or the completion of an accredited MEP trade apprenticeship program.
• I possess at least: Two additional years of experience beyond that required below may be substituted for the required education standard.
• I do not meet the educational requirement or possess two years of additional supervisory experience.

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Experience Required: Five years of experience working in an institutional or other large facilities maintenance in MEP operations including experience operating an EMS program and facilities utilities usage and sustainability programs.Do you meet the experience requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Describe in detail your experience in the supervision of unionized MEP employees, including specific responsibilities for: coordination, planning, training, development, and evaluation of employee skills. Also include the number of employees you directly supervised.
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Describe your experience developing reports, keeping records, and preparing documents for submittal to your supervisor and various state and local agencies.
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Describe your experience with outside contracting services as it relates to the MEP field.
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Describe your hands-on experience working with MEP Maintenance and repair. Include any experience you have with public agencies or school districts.
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Describe your hands-on experience working with monitoring utilities, energy management software, and conservation programs. Include any experience you have with public agencies or school districts.
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Describe your experience in monitoring a budget, tracking expenditures, and analyzing data.
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Testing and Interview Dates Notice: Please note and save the following dates for testing and interviews. If you are qualified for the position, invite notices will be sent via email on January 10, 2024. All communication is done via email. Please make sure to check your spam folder as communications are frequently sent there by mistake. Qualifications Appraisal Interview - January 17, 2024

• I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.

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This brings you to the end of your application. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following:1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for2. Read the Employment Standards and meet the required experience and education requirements listed and clearly state your relevant experience and education on your application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received)3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly

• I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.

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