Building Construction Speciali

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Building Construction Specialist 

Job Location:

Division of Business Services 
Office of Facilities Management
1717 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $61,600.00 - $68,200.00 Annually 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: December 17, 2024

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Building Construction Specialist. This position will manage tenant improvement projects of high complexity for leased DES facilities and coordinate construction. This position will be responsible for new construction, build-to-suite facilities, direct and manage facilities or construction-related projects based on the requirements of Department programs, legislative, and/or public initiatives.

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

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.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages tenant improvement projects of high complexity for DES leased facilities and coordinates construction including new construction and build-to-suite facilities.
• Designs and coordinates tenant improvements, monitors cost and adherence to time frames, and ensures department requirements are met.
• Develops, maintains, and executes complex detailed project plans.
• Coordinates activities with program representative, support offices, lessors, property management companies, and others involved.
• Prepares budget estimates and approves payments for funds, including reimbursement to lessors without a fiscal limitation, vendor payments for utilization of materials and/or services performed.
• Site visits will be required.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to design and develop functional space plans.
• Schedules and conducts meeting with department to determine space requirements, in concert with programmatic and agency strategic plans.
• Prepares regular and special reports relating to activities of real estate, occupancy, and facilities planning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Construction methods trade practices, and materials and equipment used in new construction and remodeling.
• Lease contract negotiation techniques, strategies, and contracts.
• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to real property, acquisition, construction, and property management, including Federal OSHA, life safety, fire, asbestos, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Skills in:
• Preparing detailed plans for building construction; comprehension, analysis, and interpretation of lease negotiations.
• Developing and sustaining productive working relationships with Department colleagues and external customers.
• Written and oral communication.
• Utilizing software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace applications and tools.

Ability to:
• Analyze construction problems and prepare engineered solutions.
• Prepare building cost estimates, write materials and construction specifications.
• Research, interpret contracts, fiscal/funding data, leases, and other formal agreements.
• Prepare reports related to real estate.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in design, architecture, or engineering.
• Three years of experience in designing and costing renovations of multiple-use buildings.
• Responsibilities may require evening or weekend hours.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

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

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Linn Carrasco at (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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