Facilities Assessor

State of New Mexico- Public School Facilities Authority Job Description Facilities Assessor Job Purpose Under limited supervision, conducts site visits to NM Public Schools in assigned districts to audit facility and system conditions, collect, verify and record findings; including on-site/field work and interaction with districts, PSFA Regional Managers, and various associated resources.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Timely observation, accurate documentation and timely filing of reports.
• Photographs and files existing conditions related to life/health/safety.
• Completes Facilities Maintenance Assessment Report (FMAR), and Facilities Assessment Data base (FAD) reports.
• Collaborates with PSFA Maintenance Staff, Planning & Design Staff and assigned Regional Manager to provide constructive feedback to school districts.
• Effective utilization of production strategies that include time management, communication, flexibility, and accountability.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required • General knowledge of Facility Management, Maintenance and Construction and associated building systems and components.
• General knowledge of the International Building Code and New Mexico Building Code.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to apply measures such the facility condition index (FCI).
• Computer skills to include use of the MS Office Suite.
• Self-motivated with ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Ability to clearly communicate (verbal/written) with associates and stakeholders.
• Comfortable and effective in both one-on-one and group interactions.
Minimum Education and Experience A degree in architecture, construction management, ICC certification as a Building Inspector or Plan Reviewer or related field and/or five (5) years relative experience.
A combination of education and experience may be substitute for the requirement, at the discretion of the director.
Licenses/Certifications Required N/A Working Conditions Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, and in, around and on top of school facilities.
Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Some potential exists for exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
Physical Effort Moderate physical activity is required while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb (ladders), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee is required to stand and/or walk for more than four (4) hours per day.
Supplemental Information Other Requirements: Extensive state travel is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Job Type: Full Time Base of Operations: Albuquerque, NM Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position.
The description is not to be construed as an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee.
The agency director reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
This job description does not change the “at-will” employment relationship as indicated in the Policies for Governor Exempt Employees and the Exempt Position Statement.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, at any time, at the discretion of the director.