Facilities Design Specialist

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N05 Salary

Salary Minimum

$53,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Assists the Interior Designer in the preparation and maintenance of drawings, building standards, furniture selection and interior project implementation across all campuses and buildings within Dallas College.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of interior design concepts and facilities management/ activities, practices and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in fiscal management, resource allocation and personnel supervision.

• Capable of assisting with the planning and design of interior space layouts, component selections and project management
  support.

• Basic knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures within the interior design field. 

• Ability to prepare and update College drawings utilizing AutoCAD and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
  packages.

• Ability to create positive working relationships within Dallas College as well as external business partners or organizations
  associated with the project(s) to ensure client needs are met in a timely manner and on budget.

• Extensive knowledge of material specifications and applications.
  Must understand and comply with the College’s policies and procedures as well as state and federal rules and regulations
  when making decisions.

• Develops techniques to organize workflow to ensure quality, precision and timeliness of projects.

• Stays current with the professional and technical aspects of the job.

• Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills to be able represent Dallas College and interact effectively with all
  individuals.

• Ability to provide exemplary customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of plans for interior renovations; maintenance and modification of the College’s existing
  drawing library; maintenance of the College’s Design and Construction Standards; and selection and procurement of furniture per the College’s furniture standards. 

• Aides the Interior Designer related to space planning, preparation of finish boards, site surveys, specification preparation and
  project budget and schedule management.

• Conducts research on manufacturing processes, product design, performance characteristics and expected durability of
  interior design components. 

• Provides product recommendations for inclusion in Design and Construction Standards.

• May attend project design and construction meetings. 

• Monitors project implementation to ensure compliance with design intent and contract documents. 
  Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with administrators, faculty and outside contractors and
  consultants. 

• Works independently and within a team environment.
  Ensures projects are aligned with the overall mission of the Facilities Management Department and the vision of Dallas
  College.

• Maintains high ethical standards.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to change easily.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year,

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree or higher plus five (5) years of related experience.  Official transcripts required.  Must have a current and
valid Texas driver’s license.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act

Applications Deadline
April 10, 2024