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Facility Condition Assessment

The Facility Condition Assessment Specialist provides technical services to clients through the evaluation of building systems, facility assets, and environmental conditions; conducts comprehensive facility condition assessments; documents building deficiencies and deferred maintenance needs; reviews construction documents for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements; assists clients in developing assessment methodologies and building standards; serves as a technical resource in support of documentation and facility stewardship initiatives.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and facility professionals to develop, implement, and continuously improve facility condition assessment programs for a diverse portfolio of client facilities
• Conduct comprehensive on-site assessments of buildings, infrastructure, and building systems using established methodologies and asset rating systems to evaluate and document deficiencies, deferred maintenance, code compliance concerns, life-cycle replacement needs, and operational risks
• Evaluate the condition, performance, and remaining useful life of facility assets including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, environmental, and site systems
• Document assessment findings and recommendations for corrective action through photographs, field notes, and supporting technical documentation
• Enter and maintain facility condition data within web-based asset management platforms to support maintenance planning, renewal forecasting, and capital budget development
• Communicate building deficiencies, safety concerns, regulatory issues, and non-compliant conditions to clients
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and related design documents prepared by architects and engineers to verify compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, accessibility requirements, sustainability goals, and client design standards
• Assist clients in the development, implementation, and maintenance of facility assessment criteria, and design guidelines
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence and recommendations that clearly communicate complex facility issues and proposed solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to facility assessment methodologies, data quality, reporting processes, and client service delivery
• Remain current with emerging facility management practices, building technologies, applicable codes, industry standards, and asset management principles
• 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 – $54,060.00
• MidPoint – $66,252.00
• Maximum – $78,444.00

• Compliance
• Consulting
• Document management
• Project Management
• Risk analysis
• Safety management
• Stakeholder engagement