Lead Regional Operations Maintenance Manager

Title: Lead Regional Operations Maintenance Manager

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary of $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Richmond DSCR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

To provide support in implementing the operation and maintenance plan for National Guard facilities in assisting the Virginia Army National Guard in sustaining readiness and fulfilling our federal and state missions.

This position is based out of Richmond, Virginia at the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), and will commute regularly throughout the state.


Effective May 7, 2025:
All visitors must present a REAL ID, an acceptable alternative form of identification, or a valid combination of IDs such as a passport to access Virginia National Guard installations, like Fort Pickett and State Military Reservation, as well as federal installations like Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Fort Belvoir, and Fort Lee.

Acceptable Credentials:
-REAL ID
-U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
-State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
-Non-Federal PIV interoperable cards
-Federal PIV Cards and Driver's License
-Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and a TWIC
-Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and a VHIC
-Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and Original/Certified copy of Birth Certificate AND Social Security Card

Minimum Qualifications

Must be willing and able to travel on a regular basis throughout the Commonwealth to armories/readiness centers;

Prior facilities/maintenance supervisory experience required;

Advanced knowledge of general construction practices and methods, mechanical trades and job-costing;

Knowledge of the practices and procedures of facilities maintenance and management;

Considerable knowledge of construction and renovation principles;

Knowledge of National Guard Regulations;

Knowledge of State Procurement Policies and contract administration;

Skill in: Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing;

Working knowledge in Microsoft Office products to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

Ability to: review work for accuracy; analyze data to prepare for reports; make mathematical computations;

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds;

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships;

A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record is required.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of National Guard regulations;

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) issued license in a field related to Facility Maintenance such as HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Builder Certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o CPS check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must obtain Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) Certification within 12 months of hire.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.