at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible for administering and directing programs to manage clinical engineering, plant operations, environmental services, buildings & grounds, safety & security, environment of care, transportation, parking and fleet management for all Cook County Health (CCH) facilities and premises. The Chief Engineering Officer leads all CCH programs in a manner that creates an overall culture of safety for all CCH employees, patients and visitors ensuring all CCH buildings and facilities operate within the environment of care standards and are in compliance with federal, state, county and city regulatory agency requirements. The Chief Engineering Officer will be responsible for CCH’ Disaster Management program.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
General Administrative Responsibilities continued
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures and identifies and addresses areas for quality improvement
Determines appropriate distribution of work assignments and adequate personnel to ensure services are provided in a timely and efficient manner
Develops both long and short term objectives consistent with CCH goals
Prepares operational and capital budgets and assures expenses are within annual budget
Confers with and accompanies regulatory agency surveyors during inspections, when necessary
Attends and participates in labor disputes and union negotiations as requested by CCH Human Resources and Labor Relations
Creates a culture of service and excellence to provide the highest quality of healthcare to the patients of CCH
Develops an effective leadership team and success plan for all senior positions
Creates an environment that values and seeks excellence
Oversees and guides Directors and staff in the areas of Clinical Engineering, Plant Operations, Environmental Services, Buildings & Grounds, Safety and Security, Environment of Care, Life Safety, Environment of Care, Transportation, Parking and Fleet Management in performing their leadership duties.
Provides direction and implementation of all aspects of clinical engineering, building operations, housekeeping, maintenance, remodeling, construction and other assigned departments, areas or functions in Clinical Engineering, Plant Operations, Environmental Services, Building and Grounds
Keep medical equipment, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems operating by establishing and enforcing operating and preventive maintenance rules and arranging for repairs to ensure operational efficiency
Leads planning and implement of building improvements and expansions
Work with CCH Leadership and staff to meet the needs of the facility
Works with the Cook County Office of Capital Planning and Policy and assists in the supervision of facility and building construction projects
Provides direction to hospital security personnel and members of law enforcement staff across the health system to ensure all staff, visitors, and patients act in accordance with professional standards and protocols of safety with respect to incident prevention, investigations, emergency response actions, and all related standards of public and patient safety
Coordinates with federal, state, county and city law enforcement officers where activities of public peace and safety are involved
Conducts surveillance such as periodic walks or rounds of core areas throughoutr CCH to... For full info follow application link.
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