ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

School Facilities Division (SFD)

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $67,597 

Grade: 22

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) School Facilities Division (SFD) is seeking a highly skilled School District Liaison. This role involves providing technical assistance to school districts applying for Building Renewal Grant dollars from the School Facility Budget Fund. Responsibilities include analyzing applications, verifying documents for compliance with policies, and making process recommendations. The liaison will manage various funding applications, including Emergency Deficiencies Correction (EDC), Adjacent Ways, and the Building Renewal Grant (BRG) fund. The liaison will also advise on school designs and multi-jurisdictional facilities and ensure constant communication with districts regarding updates and processes. This position is vital for ensuring that school facilities are well-maintained and that funding applications are handled efficiently and effectively.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Provides technical assistance to applicant(s) in the following areas: preparation of applications, development of reasonable and cost-effective school designs, development of multi-jurisdictional facilities, provide guidance for preventive maintenance programs designed to extend the life of building systems
• Act as coordinator for school districts requiring building renewal projects
• Analyzes applications to ensure complete and accurate submittal
• Assists in the development of Division policies, processes and procedures for evaluating school district applications
• Provides technical review of design and construction drawings and initial review of financial report to ensure invoices match requested dollars and fall within the project timelines
• Engage and communicate regularly with assigned districts on all matters regarding building systems; travel to school facilities as needed
• Create materials for Board meetings
• Support the assessment process and/or inspection of school facilities within assigned region for compliance once every five years or as required

Knowledge of:

• Google Suite
• Public Building systems including school facilities
• Preventive Maintenance Programs for building systems

Skills in:

• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Adapting to changing priorities

Ability to:

• Communicate both written and verbally
• Coordinate multiple projects over periods of time
  

• Knowledge of School District maintenance and construction processes

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer