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Facilities Compliance Specialist – Senior Professional (PSU2169)

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Facilities Compliance



Job Summary

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.

Representative Duties

  • 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 Matrix

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
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 11
  • Minimum – $68,200.00
  • MidPoint – $85,200.00
  • Maximum – $102,300.00
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
6+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Job Requirements