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PROGRAM MANAGER I

Facilities Assessor

Recruitment #21-005476-0018

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Introduction




The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

STANDARD SALARY SCHEDULE GRADE 19

LOCATION OF POSITION

200 West Baltimore Street, 
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to assess the level and quality of maintenance being performed in local school jurisdictions as directed by the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC). This position relates to the mission of the agency by assessing the level of maintenance implemented by the LEAs to extend the life of their school building/systems, which is of interest to the State as it contributes to funding school construction, operations and maintenance statewide.

POSITION DUTIES

   Conduct facility assessments to determine facility condition and educational sufficiency. These are on-site assessments located in every county of the state and so require travel by car on a frequent basis, including occasional overnight stays. Reviews and reports on various building categories and systems, including structures, foundations, roofs, mechanical systems, anticipated life cycles and perceived variances. Assesses and reports on the educational sufficiency of school facilities, including sufficiency of space for current and projected enrollments. Conducts physical and targeted site assessments with and after assessments by contractors for training purposes and to provide quality assurance. Reviews and comments on Comprehensive Maintenance Plans (CMP) and preventive maintenance (PM) schedules. Researches industry standards and creates informational material and comparative metrics. Supports LEA use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to provide statewide access and performance reporting. Completes other duties or special projects as directed by the Executive Director, Deputy Director, or Facilities Maintenance Group Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical, scientific, or engineering discipline such as Architecture, Engineering, Construction Project Management, or a related field. 

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a Facilities Manager, Construction Project Manager, Engineer, or comparable qualified professional whose work has involved the following: design, construction, operations, repair, and maintenance of buildings or system services; experience in team management and leadership; and the use of computer or web-based facility management systems such as Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM software). 

NOTES: 

 1. Two years of additional experience as defined above may be substituted for the Bachelor’s.
 
 2. Additional experience in professional engineering or a related technical field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience assessing building systems and familiarity with system life cycles

Experience with building system local, State, and National codes

Experience in writing reports based on factual observations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Some travel and overnight stays throughout the State will be required. Moderate physical activity and use of protective equipment is required. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.  The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments. Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.  

Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Program Manager I, Facilities Assessor position (JobAps#21-005476-0018). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only. If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767- 0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.   

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.



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