Job Information
Rochester City School District Educational Facilities Planner in Rochester, New York
Educational Facilities Planner JobID: 3434
Position Type:
Supervisory / Administration/ Supervisory Administration (ASAR - Civil Service)
Date Posted:
7/19/2024
Location:
Facilities Service Center
Date Available:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
09/13/2024
Job Information
Job Location / DepartmentJob TitleHoursBracketSalary Range
FacilitiesEducation Facilities Planner (12 months)40B$60,000 - $105,000/yr
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Rochester City School District is nestled in the heart of the vibrant and culturally rich city of Rochester, New York. With a backdrop of picturesque landscapes and a burgeoning educational atmosphere, our district is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for all students. Comprising a diverse and dynamic student body of nearly 24,000 students, our district proudly reflects the mosaic of Rochester's diverse population, fostering an environment of inclusivity and mutual respect. Our 52 preschool sites, 45 schools and 10 alternative programs cater to a variety of learning styles and needs, ranging from innovative magnet programs to traditional neighborhood schools. Our mission is to foster students’ individual talents and abilities in a nurturing environment of equity. We seek to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Guided by a forward-thinking philosophy, our dedicated superintendent and school board are committed to achieving excellence in education. With a focus on facilitating academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility, our district strives to prepare students for a bright future. Together, we work towards equipping each student with the tools they need to become lifelong learners and valuable contributors to both their local community and the global society. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed) Develops annually and maintains current long-range plan for educational facilities; Develops a long-range capital improvement program; Composes the school district’s Capital Improvement Program Report on an annual basis; Researches and analyzes data to prepare enrollment projections and boundaries; Reports on bond scheduling and tracking in support of capital projects; Conducts project specific planning studies and investigates long-term building viability; Completes analysis and comparison of site equity; Develops educational facility specifications; Supports new academic initiatives through facility planning activities; Conducts required field surveys, records conditions, and reports on findings; Completes lease hold management tasks such as identification of appropriate property and review of lease terms; Communicates on behalf of the school district with the landlord, and reviews and verifies tax and billing statements; Identifies properties for acquisition and manages process including arranging for necessary pre-purchase reviews and purchase terms, and formulates recommendations; Maintains potential site/real property inventory and database management; Updates facility utilization inventories and school capacity data; Evaluates impact of environmental review, traffic flow and traffic congestion on school district properties; Coordinates abandonments and subdivisions impacting district properties; Analyzes the development of projects and programs, and reviews design projects through the utilization of (geographic information systems) GIS; Performs structural inspections and manages projects including cost analysis; Liaisons with all school, county, city and state agencies; Formulates capital budgets annually; Responds to information requests; Maintains facility services handbook; Develops annual safe school walking routes and crossing guard placement, and distributes walking route map; Addresses concerns regarding education facility planning from school district staff and district residents. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of educational facility planning, facility design architecture and engineering; good knowledge of the New York State Education Department Manual or Planning Standards; working knowledge of educational specification writing techniques; ability to incorporate population, student enrollment, building conditions, and building capacity and space utilization data into long-range facilities plans; ability to prepare detailed narrative reports, including graphics; analytical ability, ability to develop a long-range capital improvement program; ability to prepare and deliver oral reports and presentations to staff and others; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to write educational specifications for new construction; ability to deal effectively with professional staff; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus, EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Engineering or a related area, plus five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent professional* experience in developing planning surveys, land use, space utilization, building or demographic studies, community planning or preparation and direction of large scale capital improvement or new construction projects, or a closely related field; OR, (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Engineering or a closely related field, plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent professional* experience as defined in (A) above; OR, (C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), and (B) above. *professional experience for the purposes of these minimum qualifications does not include labor, maintenance, mechanical, trade work, clerical or other related work. 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