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Definition To
perform difficult and complex space assessment, financial, and administrative
studies; to manage large and complex facility improvement projects; to negotiate
and administer consultant agreements and leases; to manage complex special property
related projects; to provide support services to other departments on facility-related
issues; and to exercise technical and functional supervision over professional
and technical personnel.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced
journey level class in the Program Manager series. Positions at this level are
distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility
assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount
of time spent performing assigned duties, and by the nature of the public contact
made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned
to classes within this series including managing large capital improvement projects,
conducting difficult facilities-related studies, negotiating and administering
complex leases or sensitive agreements, and exercising technical and functional
supervision over professional and technical personnel. Employees at this level
are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of
responsibility.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general direction
from the Capital Improvements Manager or Property Manager and/or management staff.
Exercises
technical and functional supervision over assigned professional, technical and
clerical personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but
are not limited to, the following:
Train and lead subordinate staff.
Confer
with Department managers regarding budget requests for facility improvements,
space needs and leases; prepare and/or direct facility master plan projects.
Gather
and analyze data and information affecting departmental space and facility needs;
and conduct studies concerning suitability of existing and proposed buildings
or prospective lease space.
Determine feasibility and costs of requests
for services and proposed projects; prepare budgets, cost estimates and project
schedules for capital projects.
Plan, coordinate and monitor facility improvement
and maintenance projects; develop scope of work, confer with departments and consultants;
prepare construction plans and documents, budget reports, and authorization-related
recommendations.
Manage bid process, including pre-bid conferences and walk-throughs;
provide technical information in response to bidder inquiries; and administer
construction contracts, including managing project budgets and conducting field
inspections.
Determine the development and market potential of real property;
and dispose and acquire real property.
Assist in property management related
issues such as response to tenant requests; and negotiate and administer property
leases and consultant agreements; manage complex special property related projects.
Conduct
administrative and financial studies and analyses; prepare facility and property
management policies and procedures; assist in budget preparation.
Plan and
coordinate various facility safety, energy management, and hazardous materials
projects.
Prepare reports, correspondence, agreements, graphs and tables;
and make presentations at public meetings as required.
Evaluate technical
laws, requirements and codes and prepare implementation strategies as required.
Build
and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees
and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Policies
and procedures of the Department of Facility Services and its respective divisions.
County government and services as they relate to facility needs and administrative
requirements. Principles and practices of project and contract administration,
including budget management, basic accounting, contract law and negotiations.
Principles and practices of building design and construction. Principles
and practices of administrative and financial analysis, including assessment of
work-related space needs. Statistical methods and analysis, and the use of
statistics in reports. Mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Computer
software, including word processing, spreadsheet, data base, and graphics applications.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations,
including Uniform Building Code and contract law. Business correspondence
and report preparation. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Principles and practices of real property management, including marketing,
leasing, property acquisition, real property development and real estate finance.
County procurement policies. County budget processes. Ability to: On
a continuous basis, understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze
work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and
numerical information; interpret drawings and plans; observe and problem solve
operational and technical policy and procedures; explain policies, procedures,
and contract requirements to consultants, contractors, vendors, and the public;
and maintain an awareness of safety at all times. On a continuous basis, sit
at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand,
bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist while conducting field site inspections; intermittently
twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation;
use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means;
and regularly lift moderate weight. Train, assign, and review the work of
subordinate staff. Understand and interpret complex rules and procedures.
Independently conduct difficult and/or complex administrative, financial,
and space studies. Independently plan, coordinate, and monitor difficult and/or
complex facility improvement projects. Independently prepare, negotiate and
administer complex and/or sensitive leases, contract agreements and land acquisitions.
Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Obtain information through interview; handle multiple assignments and establish
appropriate priorities; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Analyze
situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Evaluate
and compare prospective lease space with regard to cost, location and amenities.
Assist in preparation of department budgets. Use a computer, calculator,
basic drafting tools, typewriter, telephone, facsimile machine, and photocopy
machine. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work. Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training
that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two
years of responsible property or facility-related project management experience
performing duties similar to a Project Manager II.
Training: Equivalent
to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course
work in business or public administration, facility management, property management,
construction management or a related field.
