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Facilities Automation Systems 

The Facilities Automation Specialist oversees specific functional duties and responsibilities associated with direct digital control in facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance, where specialized expertise is required. Functions include customer service activities, often related to commissioning, maintenance, or energy savings programs, and recommending methods of repair or upgrades of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) in facilities or infrastructures; provides customer liaison or contact point for BAS and control issues; designs, develops, and administers various programs and systems; analyzes data, monitors budgets and costs, recommends equipment selections, performs feasibility studies, and provides BAS commissioning and mechanical systems technical expertise in the assigned program areas; participates in strategic planning or efficiency initiatives, assuring quality, setting policy or procedures, and record keeping, all while performing within University or departmental policies; supervises assigned employees, which includes planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work tasks or action plans, leading teams, resolving problems, providing training, and assuring all aspects of a safe work environment for assigned employees and customers.

• Initiate, develop and evaluate options for feasibility studies, analyses, projects, or processes; recommend or direct solutions as appropriate
• Contribute in the development of projects and processes in support of the overall strategic plan; perform investigations; develop action plans and establish priorities
• Develop and prepare project and support documents for customer use; review, approve, and implement Sequences of Operation; demonstrate proficient knowledge of integration practices
• Develop and complete project work; provide assistance, direction, and training to staff, technical personnel, contractors, and consultants
• Participate in energy saving efforts through the use of BAS; provide guidance to contractors and consultants on best practices for installation and operation of building automation systems
• Assist with Project Management duties such as considering the customer’s needs, defining project requirements and approach, estimating projects, and keeping projects on track
• Provide proficient level support for technical personnel by troubleshooting, analyzing, and modifying the software code as required
• Identify and participate in initiatives to improve operational efficiencies and work quality; complete project close out procedures
• Assist in developing and setting unit policies
• 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