FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST 3 - 10212025-72122

Job Information

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

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00009579_tsp_facilities_con_spc_3_east_tn_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture; fire protection; or architectural, civil, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, systems or industrial engineering or related engineering degree dealing with building construction and experience equivalent to four years in one or a combination of the following areas:

(1) any engineering or architectural work;

(2) experience in construction design using structural components, or the management of commercial or governmental construction projects;

(3) any skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, inspection or other related building maintenance or construction trades work under the supervision of a licensed contractor;

(4) any licensed building maintenance or construction trades work; or

(5) the supervision of staff involved with building or transportation maintenance.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work received from an accredited college or university in architecture, fire protection and/or a related engineering degree dealing with building construction may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of one year (e.g., 36 graduate hours in architecture and/or a pertinent engineering science may substitute for the one year of required experience).

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in one or a combination of the following areas may substitute for the required education on a year basis to a maximum of four years:

(1) engineering or architectural work;

(2) experience in construction design using structural components, or the management of commercial or governmental construction projects;

(3) any skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, inspection of other related building maintenance or construction trades work under the supervision of a licensed contractor;

(4) any licensed building maintenance or construction trades work; or

(5) the supervision of staff involved with building or transportation maintenance (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education.

Overview

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for professional facility construction engineering work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the advanced working level and/or lead class in the Facilities Construction sub- series. An employee in this class provides technical engineering advice of considerable complexity to top management and/or functions as a lead worker over a group of subordinate Facilities Construction Specialists. This class differs from that of Facilities Construction Specialist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of lesser scope and complexity and does not function in a lead assignment. This class differs from that of the Facilities Construction Assistant Director in that an incumbent of the latter functions in a supervisory assignment.

Responsibilities

1. Interprets building, accessibility, safety codes, and state and federal laws for customers, acting as an expert when needed.
2. Troubleshoots project issues to expedite corrections and reviews change order documents for validity and compliance.
3. Reviews project engineering and architectural plans for accuracy and compliance, monitoring project documents throughout various phases.
4. Observes on-site construction progress to ensure compliance with contractual plans, obtaining necessary completion and approval documents.
5. Prepares for inspections in the event of terrorism or disasters, interacting with Emergency Management agencies and performing damage assessments.
6. Assists with site inspections on architectural, engineering, or construction projects, and performs project completion inspections.
7. Confers with architects and engineers to resolve project-related concerns, providing technical engineering advice for building repairs and improvements.
8. Responds to questions and coordinates information exchange about facilities construction and maintenance issues with the general public and relevant professionals.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Business Insight
2. Manages Complexity
3. Plans and Aligns
4. Manages Conflict
5. Drives Engagement

Knowledges:

1. Building and Construction
2. Clerical
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Design
5. Engineering and Technology

Skills:

1. Mathematics
2. Monitoring
3. Instructing
4. Coordination
5. Service Orientation

Abilities:

1. Speech Clarity
2. Originality
3. Written Comprehension
4. Problem Sensitivity
5. Deductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Telephone (Landline & Mobile)
3. Fax Machine, Printers
4. Tape Measurers, Calculators
5. Meters, Scanners

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.