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Facilities Automation Systems 

The Facilities Automation Specialist oversees specific functional duties and responsibilities associated with direct digital control in facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance, where specialized expertise is required. Functions include customer service activities, often related to commissioning, maintenance, or energy savings programs, and recommending methods of repair or upgrades of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) in facilities or infrastructures; provides customer liaison or contact point for BAS and control issues; designs, develops, and administers various programs and systems; analyzes data, monitors budgets and costs, recommends equipment selections, performs feasibility studies, and provides BAS commissioning and mechanical systems technical expertise in the assigned program areas; participates in strategic planning or efficiency initiatives, assuring quality, setting policy or procedures, and record keeping, all while performing within University or departmental policies; supervises assigned employees, which includes planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work tasks or action plans, leading teams, resolving problems, providing training, and assuring all aspects of a safe work environment for assigned employees and customers.

• Initiate, develop and evaluate options for feasibility studies, analyses, projects, or processes; recommend or direct solutions as appropriate
• Contribute in the development of projects and processes in support of the overall strategic plan; perform investigations; develop action plans and establish priorities
• Develop and prepare project and support documents for customer use; review, approve, and implement Sequences of Operation; demonstrate proficient knowledge of integration practices
• Develop and complete project work; provide assistance, direction, and training to staff, technical personnel, contractors, and consultants
• Participate in energy saving efforts through the use of BAS; provide guidance to contractors and consultants on best practices for installation and operation of building automation systems
• Assist with Project Management duties such as considering the customer’s needs, defining project requirements and approach, estimating projects, and keeping projects on track
• Provide proficient level support for technical personnel by troubleshooting, analyzing, and modifying the software code as required
• Identify and participate in initiatives to improve operational efficiencies and work quality; complete project close out procedures
• Assist in developing and setting unit policies
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00