Master Planner Facilities - facilities Services Department

Facilities Master Planner

Responsible for developing and maintaining a five and ten-year rolling district Facility Master Plan Lead capacity, boundary, facility utilization, and enrollment pattern studies to inform the development of the master plan. Develop design standards, manage deferred maintenance and capital projects, assess critical building systems and assets, and integrate management of these into the district Facility Master Plan. Perform highly technical architectural and code compliance work in the Facilities and Operations Department. Act as liaison to stakeholders by responding to inquiries regarding enrollment forecasts, population statistics, attendance boundaries, active house developments, future school sites, and district's short and long-range facility plans.

Pay Range: $106,841-$147,439 (minimum-maximum) based on qualifications and experience

Hours/Day: 8

Work calendar days: 260

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Job Tasks

1. Perform code review and compliance determinations including projects, fire codes, grant materials, lighting, and land use issues.
2. Establish standards for all district buildings and property.
3. Assess assets and critical building systems, to prioritize, develop and maintain a broad district Facilities Master Plan.
4. Utilize historical enrollment data to identify trends and apply statistical models to develop enrollment projections. Research and analyze choice/open enrollment information annually and its effect on school attendance areas and provide recommendations on use of existing facilities. Collaborate with Information Technology to produce one-year and five-year enrollment projections.
5. Plan, prepare, and review PSD technical specifications, changes, and improvements for overall compliance and ensure the work is consistent with the district's plan for heating, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical equipment.
6. Collaborate with the construction team and outside vendors on all capital projects reviewing architectural design and drawings, to ensure all work meets district standards and is conformant with the Facility Master Plan.
7. Provide support to the district's short- and long-range planning efforts and associated sub-committees. Provide guidance and expertise in planning related issues to district leadership, staff, and community members. Provide support at public meetings regarding growth, regional demographics, school boundaries, school closures and consolidations, and implementation of the Facility Master Plan.
8. Collaborate during planning efforts with district personnel, municipalities, community members, and regional planners.
9. Analyze, compile, and prepare responses to residential development referrals from local municipalities as to the impact of new growth on existing district infrastructure and the need for new schools.
10. Analyze space needed to accommodate projected growth or decline and new programs for existing and future school and administration sites. Develop recommendations for the implementation of modular classrooms, additions, and/or the construction of new facilities.
11. Maintain and assist in the development of intergovernmental agreement (IGAs), including the district's Payment in Lieu of Land (PILO) agreements. Review IGAs to ensure compliance and provide information to municipalities, staff, and the community on IGAs.
12. Oversee and supervise the district CAD/GIS specialist position.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experiences, & Licenses Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Planning or Construction Manager or building related field

• Required Experience: At least five years' experience in construction or building related field; experience working in a public facilities capacity; experience in facilities planning and design for local government

• Preferred Experience: Three to five years' experience in an education setting; experience working in a local government and a thorough understanding of school board operations

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire

• Valid US driver's license

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certifications or other professional certifications as appropriate preferred

• Association with American Planning Association (APA) or Colorado Educational Planners Association (CEPA) preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Licensed in Colorado as an architect preferred