Job Location : East Lansing,MI, USA
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About this Position:
This position assists in maintaining the construction & facility operations of state laboratory and consumer protection bureau facilities, and associated equipment. The employee works within departmental guidelines, facilities management manuals, regulations, policies, and procedures. This includes planning to ensure facilities have appropriate safety, security, and maintenance plans, as well as management and oversight of new and ongoing capital improvement construction projects, and the development of a 5-year capital outlay construction plan for laboratory facilities. Development of this plan is to include infrastructure replacement, and preventative maintenance schedules and anticipated costs associated with the plan. The work requires knowledge of facilities operations and personnel policies and procedures.
Position Description
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or building construction.
Experience
Building Construction Project Superintendent 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Building Construction Project Superintendent 10
One year of professional experience overseeing the construction, remodeling and/or maintenance of buildings and facilities equivalent to a Building Construction Project Superintendent 9.
Building Construction Project Superintendent P11
Two years of professional experience overseeing the construction, remodeling and/or maintenance of buildings and facilities, including one year equivalent to a Building Construction Project Superintendent 10.
For all levels, four years of experience as a superintendent or foreman in the building construction trades, or experience of equivalent responsibility in building construction inspection, planning or design may be substituted for the education requirement.
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