MORENO VALLEY, California
McClellan Park, California
West Sacramento - Yolo County, California
Truckee, California
Riverside, California
PLEASANTON, California
Lancaster, California
Posted: 13-Sep-23
Location: MORENO VALLEY, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $118,354 - $143,353
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Position Title
Facilities Planner - APPLY ONLINE AT EDJOIN.ORG
Position Definition
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, provide specialized assistance in the administration of the District’s Facilities Planning and Development Program; perform specialized tasks conducting a variety of studies and preparing related reports; provide recommendations to District administrators according to projects assigned; prepare project budgets; and assist in the preparation of planning and construction documents.
Responsibilities
- Prepare original and amended applications for construction and renovation projects in the state school building program (E)
- Assist the Director in identifying new school sites and obtaining approvals from state and local agencies (E)
- Assist the Director in managing site acquisitions in coordination with acquisition consultants, relocation consultants, appraisers, legal counsel, title companies, and property owners or occupants (E)
- Develop and maintain locally formatted reports which portray status, budgets, cash flow, apportionments, and obligations for various aspects of District projects (E)
- Research and document information for student generation and enrollment projections (E)
- Communicate with county and city planning departments, County Assessor’s Office and other state and local agencies to gather information (E)
- Prepare periodic special reports for District personnel and Board presentations on school planning and development (E)
- Maintain inventory of “IA” diagrams of district facilities using CAD system (E)
- Prepare and maintain project budgets and expenditure reports consistent with state building program reporting requirements (E)
- Attend project planning and construction meetings (E)
- Respond to and assist in preparation of notices of exemption, negative declarations, and other environmental CEQA documents (E)
- Assist with preparation of the District Facilities Master Plan (E)
- Attend, participate in, and make presentations at Board and community meetings (E)
- Prepare maps, notices, public information documents, information pieces, and other correspondence (E)
- Utilize a geographic information system (GIS) and CAD programs (E)
- Conduct project construction site visits and reviews (E)
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of: Applicable federal, state, county, local planning and development laws; interpret Title 5 and Education Code related to school facilities; current changes in legislation, SFP Regulation, court cases, or related action; applicable NEPA and CEQA statutes, laws, rules, and procedures; State Allocation Board programs and forms; escrow procedures and authorizations; appraisal information and procedures; interpretation of maps, enrollment projections and other environmental reports; statistical and research methods as to the collection, analysis, and presentation of data on school student generation and enrollments; operation of computer and assigned software; correct English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; reading and writing communications skills; social, cultural, and linguistic diversity of District, city, and community; school planning theory and methods; school facilities construction and bidding process.
Ability to: Make independent decisions regarding planning issues; make judgments regarding projects, yield factors, and other data; interpret city and county planning and zoning information and its impact on the District; prepare accurate maps, plans, charts, graphs, and tables; understand and interpret legal property descriptions, topographic drawings, maps, and field notes; read and interpret enrollment projections and other environmental reports; perform complex professional planning work with a minimum of supervision; meet urgent schedules and time lines; utilize geographic information systems; operate a computer and assigned software; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; make simple arithmetic calculations; compute square footage and acreage; work confidentially and with discretion; function within appropriate line-staff relationships; maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance; perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience/Education: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in educational facilities planning, city planning, architecture, or a related field, including at least two years experience in facilities planning, city planning, or a related field.
License and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license; personal transportation for job-related travel.
