Account/Position No.:  40300/206070                                  Level 15

Position Title:   Director of Physical Plant Operations and Campus Planning

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 developing, managing and functionally coordinating the facilities for the university; facility planning and design; renovations of existing facilities; support and custodial services; maintenance operations; and performing other related duties as assigned.

 

Essential Functions

 

-        Develops, manages and functionally coordinates university facilities.

-        Develops facility plans associated with the university’s strategic planning process.

-        Directs university facility operations and maintenance.

-        Manages the design process for all in-house facilities projects.

-        Develops Requests for Proposals.

-        Maintains Master Plan.

-        Represents the institution on facility matters to constituents within and beyond the university community including local and state regulatory agencies.

-        Directs oversight of a $14 million budget to maintain and operate two campuses.

-        Supervises administrative and support staff

 

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 and/or architectural 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.  Supervises administrative 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