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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:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex 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:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00