Description

About the position
This position is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant consisting of three boilers up to 150 H.P. each. The incumbent selected for this position will work with the Chief Engineer, Trade Supervisors, Asset Managers, and tenant agency facility coordinators to ensure that heating, hot water generation and cooling are provided to the Capitol Campus 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. This position is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in a safe, neat, and workman like manner, ensures work meets all state and local codes, and that all Powerhouse operations stay within permit values. The position is also responsible for monitoring the daily operations of the Capitol Lake Dam.

Who you are
The ideal candidate for the Stationary Engineer 2 is a skilled journey-level operator that will maintain and operate the Powerhouse to provide steam for heating and hot water generation; and chilled water for cooling to the Capitol Campus facilities.

Who we are
The Department of Enterprise Services' (DES) mission is "strengthening the business of government." DES does this through its vision of delivering high quality, cost effective support services, policy and governance to state government and other public entities so they can focus on their core missions. DES’s goals are to offer expertise in facilities & capitol grounds management, acquisitions, training & support, and various shared services. We relentlessly pursue our strategic drivers: satisfied customers, a healthy team culture and a financially healthy organization. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.

About the division
The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and DES managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (custodial).

• A great total compensation and benefits package
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• A healthy work/life balance
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, and Washington Immigrant Network
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work

Duties

Some of what you will be doing
Powerhouse Operations

• Operate the high-pressure steam heating plant which provides steam heat, hot and chilled water to 13 buildings on the Capitol Campus. This includes, but is not limited to operation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of the high-pressure stationary steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, condensers, steam and condensate return lines; steam traps, water lines, controls and meters
• Utilizes the Metasys central control system to make adjustments to the campus steam and chilled water systems
• Maintains boiler water and feedwater test and treatment
• Ensures that steam and chill water is produced to support all buildings that are supported by the Powerhouse
• Makes shift and work assignments to maintain Powerhouse coverage 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
• Monitor the lake levels and ensuring that the Metasys control system is operating the Capitol Lake Dam properly, ensuring that the lake is at acceptable levels at both high and low levels
• Notify DES supervision per written procedures of any unusual issues that could cause a flooding potential or an extreme low level of the Lake

Primary contact for after-hours non-emergency calls for Thurston County DES owned facilities

• Receives, prioritizes and dispatches after-hours requests for DES services
• Works closely with the standby staff, evening and weekend custodians and WSP to identify response to calls received

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Three years of experience in operations, maintenance and repairs of high-pressure boilers and heating equipment
  OR
• Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary and/or Marine Engineering course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college and two years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems
  OR
• One year of experience as a Stationary Engineer 1 in state service
  OR
• Three years as a Steam Propulsion Engineer

AND
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following DEI competencies (complete version found here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)):

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of boiler law methods, fuels, materials and tools used in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and associated auxiliary equipment; boiler room safety; heating lighting, ventilations, power and other related mechanical equipment, standard types of automatic control
• Ability to test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment; instruct and supervise others; keep records; make written reports; perform heavy manual labor; work under and withstand extremes of temperature
• Knowledge and experience in chilled water plant operations and maintenance
• Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversite. Earns the trust, respect and confidence of co-workers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions
• Ability to work independently with little or no on-site supervisory direction

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Conditions of Employment:

• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are selected to serve in this position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination before you are able to begin work. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification or accommodation will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.
  
• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  
• Union Inclusion: This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Veterans Preference:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security number. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan by email jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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