ENGINEERING AND BUILDINGS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 21041

10/16/89 A

This is an agency-unique management, single class series at the Department of General Services which is responsible for one of two major program areas: statewide capital outlay management, or seat of Government facilities management.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of unusual difficulty in administering one of two complex program area for the Department of General Services' Division of Engineering and Buildings. These areas are capital outlay management and facilities management. Responsibilities include formulating and justifying a biennial budget; representing the Division of Engineering and Buildings in testimony before legislators and legislative committees and staffs; in meetings with cabinet officials and other state agencies; and in working with these groups. Responds to requests for information and prepares reports as requested by legislative and executive agencies, provides human resource management of subordinate staff, conducts long-range planning, and resolves complex issues or problems. Program-specific responsibilities include:

Capital Outlay Management: Establishes policies governing the statewide capital outlay program, the statewide maintenance management program, the statewide energy conservation program, and the statewide asbestos abatement program. Determines which capital outlay projects are eligible for inclusion in the executive budget in conjunction with the Department of Planning and Budget by coordinating the review and approval of all capital outlay projects submitted by agencies through the preplanning process and determining final recommendations for technical feasibility, scope, and funding levels of capital outlay projects to appropriate Cabinet Secretaries for either approval or disapproval of agency's requests. Directs the maintenance policy and standards section to survey and assist agencies in improving maintenance management programs and procedures to ensure proper maintenance of state facilities. Directs the energy conservation program for state agencies and establishes goals for achieving energy conservation. Directs the asbestos abatement program in state-owned buildings and approves the planning and programming for surveys by agencies and disbursement of funds for abatement activities.

Facilities Management: Establishes policy and directs all facilities management activities at the seat of government, including new construction, alteration, renovation, major maintenance and repair, remodeling, demolitions, custodial, security, groundskeeping, HVAC, parking services, and general maintenance to ensure the efficient, effective, and proper operation of all facilities. Reviews assignment of office space to tenant agencies and relocations of tenant agencies occupying buildings controlled by the Department of General Services. Approves contracts for architectural and engineering services and for maintenance services such as custodial, security, and trash removal.

Supervision Given: Directs the work of supervisors who specialize in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance, and who provide direct supervision to other professional, technical, or program support positions.

Supervision Received: Receives administrative direction from the Director, Division of Engineering and Buildings and exercises broad discretion in planning, developing, and administering all program activities.

Scope: Directs the activities of a major organizational unit essential to the mission of the agency.

Impact of Actions: Positions in this class have a serious impact on the long-term interests of the Commonwealth resulting in major cost in time and money and benefits in services, health, and safety. Activities directly affect, on a long-term basis, state employees, state facilities, and those who utilize state facilities.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts with the highest levels of state government. Frequent contacts with the Governor's staff, general assembly members, the Attorney general's Office, Cabinet Secretaries, members of the judicial system, agency heads, the press, contracting firms, and the public to coordinate projects, resolve complaints, and provide information.

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of engineering or architectural principles, building codes, maintenance, design, and construction practices, state and federal policies and laws.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, guidelines, and directives which apply to program activities; develop program budget; and organize, direct, and evaluate staff activities.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Professional engineer or Registered Architect is preferred.

Education and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major studies in architecture or engineering.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledges and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class is redefined as a result of the statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective October 16, 1989.