DPSS Facilities Project Planner

Under general direction responsible for conducting studies to determine economic social or environmental impact of users in conjunction with proposed site/locations.

Coordinates and communicates study results with and to appropriate or impacted offices and/or departments including the Facilities Management Department Facilities Project Managers; develops maintains and implements County-wide space facilities standards and guidelines.

Maintains a master inventory of all DPSS-owned and leased space.

Prepares requests for proposals for DPSS specialized space management; prepares floor space and/or furnishings schematics.

Assists in design review of proposed construction to ensure conformity to County standards and guidelines.

Analyzes and prepares recommendations in written report format.

Education:Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree preferably with major course work in Business Administration Planning Architecture Drafting Engineering Interior Design or a related field.(Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Experience:

OPTION I

Two years of progressively responsible experience in facilities planning which included coordinating program planning functions with space management and negotiation preparation and management of leasing agreements;

OR OPTION II

Two years of journey level trades (carpentry electrical plumbing air conditioning) experience in building construction which must have included a minimum of one year of planning and material cost estimating or construction inspection.

Knowledge of: Building construction plans drawings and blueprints; principles and procedures of facilities/furnishings planning which includes program planning and space management; space utilization allocation guidelines County standards and other governmental regulations pertaining to health safety the handicapped and space management; negotiation preparation and management techniques for facilities/furnishings leasing; basic statistical techniques and methods; preparation and presentation of oral and written technical reports and projects; may require some specialized knowledge of architecture civil engineering building codes space management or urban planning.

Ability to: Independently conduct space management facilities/furnishings planning studies; read understand and interpret building codes architectural drawings and construction plans regulations specifications schedules and contract provisions; interpret complex plans and legal property descriptions; effectively negotiate the preparation and implementation of leasing agreement proposals; effectively maintain a master inventory of all County-owned and leased space; effectively coordinate facility furnishings with space allocations; perform mathematical calculations used in space planning and cost estimating; communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Whats Next

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

License:Possession of a valid California Drivers License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel and are required to provide vehicle insurance information for their personal vehicle. The incumbent is required to drive throughout the County of Riverside to supervise staff at a variety of DPSS satellite locations.

Additional Information:
Contact Christopher Recinos with any questions regarding this recruitment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

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