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Facilities Compliance

Facilities Compliance Specialists track, monitor, and ensure University compliance with architectural, environmental, engineering, and other facility-related regulations and guidelines. Responsibilities include researching and communicating regulatory requirements to stakeholders; investigating and resolving compliance issues; functioning as liaison to external agencies; preparing reports; managing documentation/databases; updating policies, procedures, and internal controls; conducting training.

• Research architectural, environmental, engineering, and other facilities-related regulatory mandates and guidelines; assess University facility operation and construction project impact; communicate information, provide advice, coordinate compliance; submit required reports
• Conduct on-site compliance inspections; collect and review data; identify deficiencies; recommend changes, corrective actions, proposed solutions; prepare reports; monitor and follow-up as needed
• Prepare University personnel for external facility compliance audits; conduct pre-audit inspections; function as liaison to external agencies; facilitate University response
• Maintain and manage documentation and databases such those related to construction codes, construction drawings, building applications and permits, variance submissions, occupancy certificates, greenhouse gases, water and air quality, compliance inquiry and violation reports
• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements and emerging sustainability and industry trends; disseminate information to relevant parties including project managers, coordinators, contractors, architects, engineers, etc.; update policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Develop, implement, and conduct education and training programs
• 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 – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00