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Facility Condition Assessment

The Facility Condition Assessment Specialist provides technical services to clients in the form of conducting facility condition and environmental assessments, reviewing construction documents prepared by design professionals, assisting clients with development of assessment criteria, and assisting clients with development and maintenance of building standards.

• Collaborate with engineers to implement a facility condition assessment program for clients; conduct on-site facility condition assessments throughout PA to identify, assess, prioritize, and document a written description of deficiencies
• Enter the deficiency data into a web-accessible software solution in a timely manner to support the development of client maintenance and capital budget plans
• Serve as part of a team to develop and implement an environmental assessment program
• Travel throughout PA to conduct on-site assessments; apply assessment criteria jointly developed by the unit and the client
• Communicate with client when non-compliant conditions are observed
• Work with client to develop methods to improve non-compliant issues
• Review building construction documents, inclusive of project plans and specifications prepared by design professionals, in order to verify accuracy and conformity with building construction codes, industry preferences, and client standards
• Provide written documentation of non-conforming issues for review by the Engineering Supervisor
• Advise client through timely, succinct, and straightforward communication; prepare written correspondence that will effectively communicate technical solutions
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate engineering students

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 – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00