"DDC Supervisor"

Position Summary

Under the broad direction of the Director of Energy Services, provide full responsibility over a staff of facility automation specialists and building engineers to operate, maintain, repair, renovate and modify the campus-wide building automation system for the campus-wide HVAC system. Provide direct and oversight supervision for up to 14 staff personnel including Building Automation Control Technicians, Automation Engineers, Lead Steam Operating Engineers, Steam Operating Engineers, Lead Service Engineers, Service Engineers, and Facility Mechanics/Workers. Plan and schedule work, prioritize and assign resources, evaluate performance, and develop programs to improve productivity. Prepare project budgets, work estimates, and monitor project budget performance. Select, hire, and train personnel, evaluate their performance, and administer discipline when necessary in accordance with university policy and represented employee contracts. Provide technical coaching and interface with non-university service providers. Represent the Building Automation System department and its associated staff to academic and all levels of University administration.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Eight years experience in related field. (Required)
• Skill in planning, staffing, controlling, directing and budgeting. -Skill in reading and interpreting collective bargaining agreements administrative guidelines, technical contracts and reports, general correspondence, job specifications and job description.-Skill in supervising and working knowledge of human resource management sufficient to conduct performance appraisals, counseling and feedback sessions, and implementation of progressive corrective actions to a multi craft unionized workforce. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the service of building automation systems and the Operating and Service Engineer trades, including achievement of Service Engineer level skills. Working knowledge of all phases of repair.- Detailed knowledge of control theories that are used in practice to control HVAC equipment, steam generating and distribution equipment, Chilled water manufacturing & distribution equipment, Compressed air systems, Vacuum systems, Process water systems and Heating systems. (Required)
• Working knowledge of the components of air distribution systems, i.e., fans, heating/cooling coils, filters, drive units, heat exchangers, hydronic distribution systems, damper systems and instrumentation, including but limited to the control or these systems.-Working knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, i.e., emergency generators, motors, control schematics, transformers and switchgears.-Skill in modifying or adapting a building's mechanical systems for optimum efficiency and economy of operation. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge of steam generating and distributing equipment, i.e., high pressure steam boilers and piping auxiliaries and water treatment.-Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials of the electrical, pipefitting, plumbing and sheet metal trades sufficient to direct work, evaluate progress and ensure craft work assignments meet stated standards. (Required)
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical documents or specifications related to mechanical air distribution systems, large capacity refrigeration systems, electrical, pipefitting, plumbing and sheet metal trades sufficient to direct work, evaluate progress and ensure craft work assignments meet stated standards.-Working knowledge of all phases of feasibility, engineering, design and development phase of a structure's mechanical distribution systems. (Required)
• Skill in managing all administrative and technical aspects of construction and mechanical alteration projects in a variety of special use buildings. -Skill in preparing written cost estimates for replacement, renewal and modification projects. (Required)
• Working knowledge of construction trade practices, codes and safety requirements sufficient to prepare work scopes, budget and schedules; address project related delays or disruptions; and bring closure within stated timeframes and guidelines.-Skill in implementing-and monitoring a quality control program sufficient to meet established specifications in the performance of preventive maintenance and mechanical alteration projects. (Required)
• Ability to write project specific plans to ensure the mechanical integrity of any distribution, large capacity refrigeration system. -Working knowledge of all phases of repair, construction and mechanical alteration work performed by skilled trades personnel. (Required)
• Ability to read, interpret and draw conclusions from information generated by computerized reporting systems, to monitor performance and trends, and identify anomalies. -Ability to organize information, material and people in a systematic way in order to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort in the process of completing projects. (Required)
• Skill in negotiating: exchanging ideas, information and opinion with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions. -Ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis or in group meetings to obtain information, explain policies, procedures, etc., and persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion, action, etc.-Skill in analyzing information, problems situations practices or procedures to: - define to problem or objective - identify relevant concerns or factors - identify patterns, tendencies and relationships - recognize alternatives and their implications. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers; department, campus and University personnel; and the public. -Ability to work collaboratively, proactively, and cooperatively as a management team member and in support of organizational goals and objectives. (Required)
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C, and ability to drive a University truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

6:30am to 3:30pm

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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