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Director of Core Services Job at DMR-Western Region

DMR-Western Region Palmer, MA 01069

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2024-06-05
  • Location
    Palmer, MA 01069
  • Job Title
    Director of Core Services
  • Gender
    Both

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a dynamic and strategic Director of Core Services for the Central West Region. The selected candidate will manage and supervise the Maintenance Department and its trades, including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, institution maintenance foreman, project coordinators, and temp staff, issuing daily work orders to keep homes well maintained and safe. The geographical scope for the Central West Region ranges from 495 West to Pittsfield and includes 102 residential and habilitative State Operated homes and services for 469 Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Responsible for the upkeep of 20 State-owned properties, 5 State-owned Vendor operated homes in the Region and jointly supported properties with DCAMM.

Responsibilities include identifying areas of capital and minor repair construction needs for the state-owned homes including provision of labor and material costs of internal construction changes, development of specifications for RFRs. Prioritization of maintenance projects to ensure all areas of the Region are maintained to satisfy health and safety standards. Monitor the preventative maintenance program and annual service contracts. In addition, provides consultation and support to project-based initiatives as determined by the Regional Operations Manager. On call for weather emergencies and other health and safety situations.

Manages budgets and ensures compliance with purchasing guidance. Determines work projects that require Central Facilities consultation, outsourcing, provide specifications, collects bids, and makes recommendations for final project award. Develops specifications for projects to post and maintains a tracking system for all current and projected projects. Maintains data sources such as CAMIS and internal reports.


Please Note:

This position is based out of Palmer and will work out of Springfield as well. Travel throughout the Central/West Region required as needed.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm; with Sunday and Saturday off.

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the program.


About the Agency:

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.


Pre-Offer Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

  • Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

  • Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
  • Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
  • National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.
  • https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.


For technical help with MassCareers, including logging into your profile and/or resetting your password, please call the Employee Service Center at 617-979-8500 for assistance.


For questions concerning the information in this requisition, please contact Human Resources at 857-262-6378.


Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Program Manager VI
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Palmer - 416 Wilbraham Street
Job : Skilled Trades
Agency : Department of Developmental Services
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day
Job Posting : Feb 10, 2023, 11:35:36 AM
Number of Openings : 1
Salary : 81,529.95 - 125,501.44 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Ferdousi Faruque (Ferdousi.Faruque@mass.gov) - 8573012416
Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE)
Confidential : No
Hybrid Work Eligible : No



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