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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $59,580.00
• MidPoint – $72,936.00
• Maximum – $86,400.00

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