DSHS FTAA Facilities Senior Planner

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services seeks a Facilities Senior Planner to lead design, planning, and construction across leased properties in Western WA. The role centers on managing multiple projects and coordinating with regional staff and external partners from Olympia, with potential assignments elsewhere in Western WA.

The position lasts one year with a possibility of permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, planning, or allied field.
• Four years of experience in government facilities planning or related field.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Project and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Direct facilities design, project management, and oversee construction.
• Assist in the development of short- and long-range statewide planning for DSHS.
• Maintain coordination with Regional staff, partners, managers, and lessors to manage multiple projects.
• Ensure projects meet State Environmental Policy Act, building codes, and accessibility guidelines.

Skills

Facility planning

Project management

Coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, planning, or allied field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Are you thinking inside or outside the box?

Bring your design skills and join our dynamic team. Your enhanced leadership skills and communication style will contribute to the team's success. Here is a unique opportunity for you to expand your existing skills in strategic planning, development, and implementation of facility improvements.

The Facilities Senior Planner serves as a project leader in the implementation of strategic facility planning, design, and construction within assigned region for leased properties.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) leased facilities team is comprised of seven regional planners who are responsible for 103 facilities statewide and over 100 related active projects. The primary duty station is in Olympia, although the employee can be stationed from other local DSHS offices within Western WA.

The duration of the role will be for one year, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Still reading? Here's what you'll do.

Some Of What You Will Be Doing

• Direct facilities design, project management, and oversee construction.
• Assist in the development of short- and long-range statewide planning for DSHS.
• Maintain coordination with Regional Business staff, and key partners, including the affected programs and coordinators, project managers, DSHS executive management, Department of Enterprise Services (DES), Office of Financial Management (OFM), and lessors as necessary to initiate and manage multiple projects.
• Ensure all projects meet State Environmental Policy Act requirements, International Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, and state/local building codes.

Who should apply?

• Professionals who have a Bachelor's degree* involving a major study in architecture, interior design, planning, or an allied field
• And, four years of experience in government facilities planning or in a related field in a private industry.

*Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for education.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practice of facility planning, project supervision, and control, including physical space needs programming, economic analysis, scheduling, and space use allocations.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and improve working relationships with department, state, and local government officials, and the public, consulting interior firms, analyze facility space problems, identify physical needs, and develop alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing the Department's major business functions, including building and zoning codes and regulations.
• Ability to take several complex issues and distill them quickly, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Ne ptism) Disclosure

If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

Below is typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
• There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

• State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
• New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Social Security

• All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
• Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
• Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rated basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

• Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
• Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

• Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of