Under direction of the Chief Business Official, plans, organizes and coordinates the multi-faceted facility planning, design, development, acquisition, and construction programs for the District to include; providing direction to all facilities and construction employees; consulting with contractors of construction projects; ensuring fiscal accountability and cost effectiveness; performing senior management duties including budget development, policy maintenance, public relations, and District compliance with State and Federal requirements regarding facilities, acquisition, construction and finance.

The duties listed below are the essential duties of this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude any related duty from the position, as long as the assigned work is similar in course and scope to this class concept. Furthermore, more general duties may be reasonably extrapolated from any specific duty statement listed below.

• Provides administrative oversight of activities associated with facilities acquisition and/or construction of new sites, modernization, additions to existing schools/facilities, renovation of and improvements to existing structures, moving and demotion of buildings, use of existing facilities, facilities construction emergencies, and other matters related to District and school facilities. 
• Designs, develops, and implements a Facilities Master Plan for the District for the purpose of ensuring the educational facilities needs of the District are met (through facility construction or modernization) and that all design specifications comply with District standards and applicable State, Federal and County agency requirements, maintaining fiscal accountability and cost effectiveness. 
• Compile data and perform studies concerning school boundaries, student demographics and growth projections related to the planning of facilities; administer the District's portable facilities plan. 
• Analyzes data (e.g., school boundaries, enrollment projections, educational specifications, etc.) for the purpose of providing recommendations and approval of school sites, planning and design of school facilities. 
• Coordinates all construction activities for the purpose of ensuring that all projects are performed and completed in accordance with specifications and established timelines.
• Communicates, guides and directs internally and externally for the purpose of providing and gathering of information, dissemination of goals, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, issue identification and resolution, training and development. 
• Manages and supervises personnel engaged in facilities planning, engineering and construction activities, for the purpose of ensuring efficient operation of the department; providing training and development; performance evaluations; and decisions on hiring, dismissals, problem identification and resolution. 
• Works with maintenance, grounds-keeping and custodial staff regarding methods and procedures of work, supply and equipment requirements, and operational problems and conflicts, assisting with and solving existing problems and determining future requirements of personnel and materials. 
• Supervises the maintenance of records; prepares reports; receives, advises on, and approves work orders.
• Oversees the District facilities services, which includes developing, managing, and adjusting District facilities budgets throughout the year, in conjunction with the District budget office. 
• Oversees the bidding and awarding of contracts “Including lease-leaseback options” for all construction programs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the needs of the District and the rules, policies, procedures and guidelines of the District, State, and Federal governments. 
• Coordinate and comply with State agency requirements during the planning and execution of site selection, design and construction phases including the California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, Office of Public School Construction, State Fire Marshall, Department of Toxic Substances Control, State Allocation Board and Director of Industrial Relations. 
• Serve as liaison with State representatives regarding the development of legislation impacting District facilities planning; research, assess and inform District administrators of the impact of legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting school facilities construction, renovation processes and funding. 
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and governmental hearings related to assigned activities. 
• Provide technical expertise and information to the Chief Business Officer regarding assigned functions and participate in the formulation of policies, procedures and program; advise the Chief Business Officer of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action. 
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned by the Chief Business Official.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field. A Master's degree in urban planning or above-mentioned fields is highly desirable and preference may be given to candidates who meet this criterion.
• Six (6) years of experience in a job-related field, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment. Must be insurable at the standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. 
• DMV Driving History Report.

Knowledge of:

• Terms, procedures and equipment used in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings and facilities. 
• Planning, implementation and direction of a comprehensive program in the areas of facility planning and development and real estate acquisition. 
• Principles of administration, supervision and training. 
• Applicable federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including the LeRoy F. Green School Facilities Act and the Emergency Portables Classroom Act. 
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) laws related to school facilities programs. Developer fees statutes, and redevelopment revenue programs. Legislative processes and the structure of local and State government. 
• Public agencies responsible for planning and development of the local geographic area. 
• Budget preparation and control. • Project management theory and techniques. 
• Appropriate safety procedures and hazardous material compliance. 
• Public speaking techniques. 
• Operation of a computer and assigned software. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Plan, implement and administer a comprehensive program in the areas of facility planning and development and real state acquisition. 
• Develop and direct long-range capital improvement strategic master plans including new construction, modernization and renovation plans.
• Analyze, interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
• Prepare and direct the preparation of a variety of comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. 
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 
• Operate a computer and assigned software; drive a District or personal vehicle to conduct work; conduct site inspections as necessary. 
• Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning. 
• Plan, direct and evaluate the work of others. 
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations. 
• Develop and prepare departmental budgets. 
• Research alternate funding sources and direct the development of funding applications. 
• Analyze and develop work methods, procedures and schedules. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Plan and organize work.

Environment: 

• Office environment at the District Office. 
• Demanding timelines. 
• Subject to frequent interruptions and daily contact with staff and public.

• Occasional bending at the waist and stooping. 
• Occasional carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting up to 20 lbs. 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment. 
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. 
• Occasional reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. 
• Visual ability to read, prepare/process documents and small figures. 
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.