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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor 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
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $65,508.00
• MidPoint – $80,244.00
• Maximum – $94,980.00

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