KDE Const Planning Property Adminr

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime

Health insurance

Retirement

Wellness program

Training & education

401K

Flexible schedule

Career development

Employee groups

Recognition

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Education in Frankfort, KY, seeks a KDE Capital Construction Project Manager to oversee capital construction projects and district facilities planning. The role may allow telecommuting and requires licensure as a professional architect, engineer, landscape architect, or certified interior designer.

Experience with regulatory compliance, project file management, and district collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience as a licensed professional architect, licensed professional engineer, licensed professional landscape architect or certified interior designer.

Responsibilities

• Administers regulations and processes related to capital construction projects, district facility planning, real property transactions; and the state-wide inventory of school buildings.
• Create and maintain capital construction project files in the KDE Capital Construction database; provide assistance to districts and consultants in planning and design of new construction or renovation.
• Create and maintain district planning files; develop district Needs Assessments in odd calendar years.
• Provide presentations to districts and related associations such as KSBA, KASBO, KASA, KSPMA.

Job description

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KDE Const Planning Property Adminr
Pay Grade 16
Salary
$4,444.06 - $5,686.20 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities. The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors. The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.

Our Mission

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support, District Facilities Branch has an opening for an KDE Capital Construction Project Manager. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Administers regulations and processes related to capital construction projects, district facility planning, real property transactions; and the state-wide inventory of school buildings regarding age, physical condition and educational suitability to Kentucky’s K-12 public school districts.
• Create and maintain capital construction project files in Kentucky Department of Education Capital Construction database. Provide assistance to school districts and their consultants related to planning and design of new construction and/or renovation of school facilities. Review facility plans regarding the use of funds and prepare submittal checklist for district and consultant.
• Create and maintain district planning files. Assist districts in the development of District Facility Plans including Local Planning Committee review, orientation session development, review, and submission to the Kentucky Board of Education. Maintain records of district planning activities and notify districts of upcoming deadlines. Develop district Needs Assessments in the odd calendar years.
• Provide presentations to districts and the organizations that support districts such as Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA), Kentucky Association of School Business Officials (KASBO), Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA), Kentucky School Plant Management Association (KSPMA).

Benefits And Perks

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee resource groups
• Employee recognition

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.

Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.

In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have one year of experience as a licensed professional architect, licensed professional engineer, licensed professional landscape architect or certified interior designer.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must be licensed as a professional architect by the Kentucky Board of Architects https://boa.ky.gov/ OR, must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors https://kyboels.ky.gov/ , OR, must be registered as a professional landscape architect by the Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects https://kbla.ky.gov/Pages/Index.aspx OR, must be certified as a Certified Interior Designer by the Kentucky Board of Architects https://kyboels.ky.gov/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work typically is in an office setting and at sites proposed for acquisition by districts. Intermittent travel to districts, sites, educational cooperatives and training locations is generally required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katlyn Comley at [e-mail] or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D