Account/Position No.:  40300/169950                                  Level 13

Position Title:  Associate Director

Department: Facilities Management

 

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Planning and Construction for daily administration of Physical Plant operations; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-Develops plans, specifications and cost estimates for renovation projects.

-Standardizes material and equipment.

-Maintains up-to-date campus and building plans.

-Coordinates and monitors contracted projects.

-Assures compliance with safety and OSHA standards.

-Provides leadership to the craft supervisors.

Secondary Functions

-Serves on university search committees as required.

-Attends meetings for projects and other related activities.

-Keeps abreast of changing and new construction practices and applicable codes, standards, safety and other related measures.

-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-Knowledge of engineering principles.

-Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods.

-Knowledge of fire safety, life safety, electrical codes and OSHA/TOSHA standards.

-Knowledge of electrical, heating and cooling systems.

-Ability to plan and estimate building and maintenance costs.

-Ability to communicate effectively.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.  Determines own methods of performing assigned work.  Provides leadership to the craft supervisors and classified employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture required; five years experience as a practicing engineer or architect, preferably in design construction/maintenance fields; must have knowledge of fire safety, life safety, electrical codes and OSHA/TOSHA standards as they relate to the construction and maintenance field.


 Date:  March, 2007