12 Month Faculty of Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO)

Emergency/Essential Personnel: No

EEO Category: I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Yes

Work Schedule: Schedule will depend on class schedule. May include day time classes and evening classes. This position allows for telework one day per week.

Sensitive Position: No

Job Description

The 12 Month Faculty of Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO) is a new full-time position with Workforce Solutions. This individual will teach CMCO classes and work directly with our Trades Program Managers to ensure quality instruction and student completion.

The successful candidate should be well versed in critical mission facilities maintenance with an emphasis in HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing with significant work experience in the field and a passion for helping others learn the craft. Knowledge of data center operations preferred. While teaching experience is highly beneficial, it is not required; however, our students expect to learn from a seasoned professional in the field.

The typical Workforce Solutions trades student may be a novice, have some limited knowledge, or be a highly experienced technician seeking a credential in their respective profession. The goal for our students is to complete their program of study and obtain the related credential. For some programs, students may have to attend multiple levels of classes. This position will work with instructors to ensure students stay with the program until they finish and obtain their credential.

Workforce classes are offered during the weekday, weekday evenings and weekends depending on the need. Please refer to our website LaurelRidgeWorkforce.com for additional information about Workforce Solutions and our programs.Questions? Please contact Program Manager, Samantha Brill at 540 868 7278 or sbrill@laurelridge.edu

Primary responsibilities of this position:

• Teach a minimum of four trades courses per semester, most likely evening classes
• Ensure program quality across the trades programs by assisting with student completion efforts. This includes helping students to successfully move through coursework, obtain industry credentials and licensures, and progress to the next level of training in their field.
• Assist lab technicians with setting up lab equipment and consumables across trades programs
• Review strengths and weaknesses of Trades program effectiveness and provide suggestions and feedback to program manager
• Provide feedback for future program development
• May occasionally work with employers to identify skill gaps in the workforce and make curriculum and instructional suggestions for the programs

Compensation and Benefits

Faculty Positions: The salary range for the position is $100,000.00-$110,000.00 per year. The position is a 12 month faculty role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or industry credentials (ie: Certified Mission Critical Operator Certification, electrical licensure, HVAC licensure, Plumbing licensure)
• Demonstrated experience in a mission critical facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, leadership, technical expertise, critical thinking/problem solving, and be able to manage multiple classes during a single time.
• Must contribute to the mission of Workforce Solutions of being the local, reliable, and trusted partner for quality and relevant workforce training programs that meet the needs of employers and individuals in our community. Responsibilities will include frequent contact inside the organization and outside of the organization with employers to ensure success.

Additional Considerations

• Preference will be given to individuals possessing Electrical, Plumbing and/or HVAC industry experience
• Experience teaching and/or training adult learners in the technical trades industry; however, all candidates with a passion to teach are encouraged to apply

Operation of a State Vehicle: No

Supervises Employees: No

Required Travel

Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

Posting Number: FAC_2088P

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Close Date: 10/21/2026

Contact Name: Kris Iden

Email: kiden@laurelridge.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional but recommended) and unofficial transcripts are required (for Associate's degree and/or industry credentials). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.