Penn State Job Catalog

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Facilities Design

The Facilities Designer provides support for and participates in the planning, documentation and design processes for physical development at the University including site development, building planning and design of new and renovated facilities in all University locations; leads and/or participates in the development of in-house architectural and engineering designs for projects of varying scope; reviews architectural and engineering designs and construction documents prepared by outside consultants; assists in the formulation and enforcement of design standards, leads and/or participates in feasibility studies for future projects; performs construction administration duties; leads and/or assists in the preparation of graphic presentations; coordinates zoning, building permitting, and other issues of common interest with community representatives; works under the direct supervision of staff architects, engineers or others associated with facility management.

• Lead the development of discipline specific project designs; formulate design standards
• Participate in feasibility studies and site selection for projects
• Coordinate issues of zoning and common interest with neighboring communities and municipalities
• Perform system design specifications within field of expertise (lighting, roofing, elevator, hardware, plumbing, fire protection systems, etc.) under the supervision of a registered professional within that discipline
• Review outside designs within the field of expertise to evaluate conformance with University Design and Construction Standards
• Prepare, update, and modify various drawings and computer graphic displays from information provided or gathered; perform Computer Aided Design (CAD) in accordance with specified CAD standards in support of project design effort
• Implement current and new state and federal requirements relating to safety requirements, building and fire codes, rules, regulations and specifications, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and any other relevant state or federal agencies
• Perform life cycle cost comparisons and other cost-based analyses within the field of expertise
• Estimate costs for projects, develop project approval forms, write construction letters, specifications, purchase orders, and prepare documents for bidding packages
• Check job conditions for projects under construction or design to gather data and information related to project or design scope; obtain measurements and site data and check project progress
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, 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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00