OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER, SENIOR

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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER, SENIOR

County of Orange Orange County, California, United States

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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER, SENIOR

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

AIRPORT ENERGY MANAGER


(OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER, SENIOR)

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The open eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Operations and Maintenance Manager, Senior positions within John Wayne Airport or the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:59PM PST.

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

The award-winning John Wayne Airport, Orange County (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. We strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. The County of Orange owns and operates John Wayne Airport, Serving more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.

As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 non-stop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited use general aviation facility.


To learn more about working at John Wayne Airport, click here.To learn more about the County of Orange, click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Airport Energy Manager is a key member of the John Wayne Airport’s Maintenance team. They will be responsible for the development, strategy and direction of Airport wide energy management program, strategies, utility management, and development of energy saving projects related to electrical & thermal generation as well as utility purchases. The manager will also provide leadership for the successful and continuous 24/7/365 operation of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) serving John Wayne Airport. The plant provides essential electrical and thermal utility services. This position will be the key driver to ensure the airport meets its current and future energy needs, and manages airport energy capacity.

The incumbent is responsible for working within John Wayne Airport to manage utility billing to customers, regulatory reporting/compliance, budget, and long-term strategic energy planning. They will manage electrical energy resources and maintenance to ensure reliability and sustainability The incumbent will be required to interact and oversee contracts with the plant operator and Southern California Edison to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness. This position will serve as an in-house engineering technical expert to assess future needs for electrical generation, transmission, and distribution capacity, or chilling capacity. Ensure integration and optimal utilization of various power resources, increase efficiency and ensure operational resilience. Collaborate on projects involving electrical generation/distribution infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. Respond to any incidents involving unplanned disruption to the generation or distribution of power.

ABOUT OUR PLANTS
The Central Utility Plant (CUP) is located at John Wayne Airport. The CUP has four natural gas-fired internal combustion engines driving a total of 7 MW of electricity and two 550-ton absorption chillers, one 125-ton air-cooled centrifugal chiller, three 750-ton centrifugal chillers and support equipment including a cooling tower. The CUP provides power on a microgrid. Redundant power capability is maintained through access to the Southern California Edison electrical grid.

DESIRABLE AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate possesses at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the operation, supervision, management and administration of power plants, cogeneration facilities and/or other power generating and distributing operations within a critical facility. Further, the ideal candidate will possess experience in utility management, design and commissioning, energy management programs and leading energy saving projects. An ideal candidate will also be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the State of California.

A degree in utility management, electrical, chemical, mechanical, civil engineering or a related technical degree is highly desirable.
Additionally, a highly desirable candidate will possess the following certificate, however not required: Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

The most successful candidates must possess demonstrated experience in the core competencies listed below:

Technical Expertise Supervision and Leadership Communication and Collaboration Skills Planning and Organization Problem Solving and Analysis
Safety Focus
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 Please click here to learn about the minimum qualifications for the Operations and Maintenance Manager, Senior classification. Note that the job requirements outlined in this bulletin exceed that of the minimum qualifications for the general job classification.

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.

LICENSE REQUIRED
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license, Class C or higher as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security and Clearance is required by date of appointment.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical and Mental Requirements
Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor and to drive a vehicle; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, utilize office equipment and to write and drive; use a County approved means of transportation.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data, reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict, complex issues, controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions.

Function effectively in a standard office environment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen applications and supplemental responses for qualifications that meet minimum qualifications, are highly desirable, and are most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the assessment step.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Appraisal Panel | (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be scored by a panel of job knowledge experts. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application and fully respond to the supplemental questions.

Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.

Eligible List | Score Groups : Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

Veterans Employment Preference
 The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Bocicor at mbocicor@ocair.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:


*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$116,251.20 - $161,012.80 Annually
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