FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST 3 - 12032024 - 63692

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION, HENDERSON COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00011682_tsp_facilities_con_spec_3_west_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Qualifications

Overview

Responsibilities

1. Interprets building, accessibility, and safety codes and requirements to act as an expert when called upon to do so.
2. Interprets state and federal laws, rules, and regulations for customers.

1. Troubleshoots project issues/problems to expedite corrections to the project.

1. Reviews project engineering and architectural plans and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
2. Reviews and monitors project documents throughout various phases of the project for accuracy and compliance.
3. Observes on-site construction progress to ensure that each phase of design, construction, workmanship and materials used meets contractual plans and specifications.

1. Prepares for building and facilities inspection in the event of terrorism, natural or man-made disaster.
2. Assists with facilities construction site inspections on architectural, engineering, or construction projects, as needed.

1. Confers with architects and engineers to resolve project related concerns including, but not limited to, code issues and violations.
2. Interacts with Emergency Management agencies, as required.
3. Responds to questions and/or coordinates information exchange for the general public, architects, engineers, code officials, and manufacturers about facilities construction and maintenance issues.

1. Provides guidance and direction in work performance to subordinates to promote individual growth.

1. Performs initial structure damage assessment to determine severity, as required.
2. Performs project completion inspection to assess whether or not all conditions of a contract have been met.

1. Identifies subordinate developmental needs and makes recommendations accordingly.
2. Advises subordinates on how to most effectively and effectively perform their assigned tasks to expedite workflow.
3. Mentors less experienced co-workers in their work activities.

1. Assists with training of subordinates.
2. Identifies training and developmental opportunities for peers and subordinates to expand knowledge and enhance processes.
3. Develops and/or facilitates training programs/seminars for peers and subordinates, as required.

1. May supervise Facilities Construction Specialist staff, facilities maintenance managers and other maintenance personnel department wide.
2. Provides technical engineering advice related to a full range of building repairs, additions, and grounds improvement.
3. Advises upper management on team standard operating procedures, best practices, and other workflows factors to inform strategy development and decision making.
4. Makes recommendations to upper management regarding hiring, promotion and /or termination.

1. Generates developments and performance goals for self and subordinates to promote individual growth.
2. Leads subordinates by example in developing goals and benchmarks.

1. Maintains professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and customers to promote a healthy work environment.

1. Responds to emails, phone calls, and other correspondence as required.

1. Communicates daily with other state agencies/owners, outside organizations, contractors, designers, and other various sources to discuss status, plans or issues related to current projects.
2. Reviews change order documents for validity and compliance.
3. Obtains various project documents such as but not limited to, completion, final inspection certificates, and approval documents to complete the project(s).
4. Checks written or electronic sources for workflow ques (folder) in order to plan daily work.

1. Enters project information including but not limited to change orders, warranty dates, and project status in written form or into an electronic database.

1. Models effective performance for co-workers and assigned subordinates to provide a role model, encourage success in others and enhance trust.

1. Ensures projects documents and/or construction are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes.
2. Performs structural review of proposed projects(s) to make and/or recommendation of constructability.
3. Ensures adherence to executed contracts by reviewing project information and/or site locations, as needed.
4. Ensures warranty compliance.

1. Maintains a respectful and productive work environment within the assigned work unit to minimize disputes and facilitate performance.
2. Resolves simple conflicts without supervision input to ensure timely and efficient performance and maintain positive working relationships.

1. Coordinates with upper management, peers, and assigned subordinates to facilities equitable workload dissemination.
2. Leads subordinates in timely completion of assigned tasks.

1. Participates in continuing education training to remain industry current in technology and knowledge.

1. Provides verbal and written information to supervisor(s) regarding assigned project(s) status.
2. Communicates with co-workers to efficiently expedite workflow.
3. Communicates with supervisor regarding work schedules including time off/or schedule change requests to ensure proper coverage during assigned work times.

1. Reviews data to determine need for project change.

1. Utilizes various software programs to review project plans.
2. Utilizes basic software programs to develop reports and memos.
3. Enters payable time and leave requests in computer database.

1. Prioritizes daily tasks to ensure timely project completion.

1. Reviews project budget and oversees pay applications for contracted work to ensure project resources are utilized efficiently, as needed.

1. Navigates through worksites by climbing, stooping, squatting as needed to complete site inspection.

1. Uses office equipment including but not limited to copier, scanner, fax, calculator to assist in task completion.

1. Operates state vehicles to site locations, as needed.

1. Schedules project meetings to facilitate communication, as needed.
2. Schedules training for self-and/or subordinates, as required.

1. Retrieves project plans/documents from various locations for use in daily work.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Functional/ Technical Competency
2. Problem Solving
3. Planning
4. Timely Decision Making
5. Conflict Management
6. Presentation Skills
7. Written Communication
8. Customer Focus
9. Ethics and Values
10. Motivating Others

1. Advanced Knowledge of Building and Construction
2. Intermediate Clerical Knowledge
3. Intermediate Knowledge of Computers and Electronics
4. Knowledge of Customer and Personal Service
5. Intermediate Knowledge of Design
6. Intermediate Knowledge of Engineering and Technology
7. Intermediate Knowledge of Mathematics

1. Active Learning Skills
2. Active Listening Skills
3. Critical Thinking Skills
4. Intermediate Mathematic Skills
5. Monitoring Skills
6. Reading Comprehension Skills
7. Speaking Skills
8. Writing Skills
9. Coordination Skills
10. Intermediate Instructing Skills
11. Intermediate Negotiation Skills
12. Service Orientation Skills
13. Intermediate Troubleshooting Skills
14. Intermediate Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
15. Time Management Skills
16. Persuasion Skills

1. Oral Comprehension Ability
2. Intermediate Oral Expression Ability
3. Problem Sensitivity Ability
4. Written Comprehension Ability
5. Written Expression Ability
6. Speech Clarity Ability
7. Speech Recognition Ability

Tools & Equipment

1. Computers
2. Telephones (Landline & Mobile)
3. Fax Machines
4. Printers
5. Tape Measures
6. Meters
7. Scanners
8. Calculators

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.