L&I Facilities Planner 2

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington – Department of Labor & Industries is seeking a Facilities Planner 2 to support statewide strategic planning and the implementation of facilities and infrastructure essential to our operations. The role emphasizes a client-focused approach to property management and project execution.

You will lead data analysis, prepare scopes, schedules, and cost estimates, and coordinate across agencies to align space planning with operational needs, while ensuring compliance with state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, architecture, business or public administration or a closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in governmental facilities planning or related private industry with large-scale facilities development.
• Equivalent education/experience totaling 7 years or more.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and monitor all aspects of property management work for assigned tenants with a customer service focus.
• Support the Agencies Co-Location Project work.
• Prepare data analysis, conceptual scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates.
• Collect and analyze planning data such as space utilization, transportation, parking and utilities.
• Assist in developing and updating capital, budget and facilities related reports.
• Interface with customers to build relationships, set goals and refine project requirements.
• Use AutoCAD to develop drawings and working plans for furniture reconfigurations and project execution.
• Ensure designs meet code requirements and state/agency standards such as Executive Order 16-07, Building a Modern Work Environment.
• Provide as-built plans upon project completion.
• Provide oversight of Tenant Improvement and furniture reconfiguration projects.
• Travel to facilities and L&I offices, including overnight travel if needed.
• Develop leases and other contractual agreements related to co-location of the L&I building.

Skills

Action oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, architecture, business or public administration or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights

Are you seeking an opportunity to use your facilities planning and operations knowledge to help ensure a safe and functional facility? Do you want to be a member of a dynamic team of individuals who are dedicated to planning, implementing, and maintaining all facilities and infrastructure essential to our operations?

As our Facilities Planner 2, you have the opportunity to directly contribute to L&I’s mission to “Keep Washington Safe and Working,” by cultivating a high-quality work environment for L&I employees across the State of Washington. This is a pivotal role involved in statewide strategic planning and implementation for L&I offices.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Actively direct, manage and monitor all aspects of property management work for assigned tenants with a customer service focus.
• Support the Agencies Co-Location Project work.
• Prepare data analysis, conceptual scopes of work, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Collect and analyzes planning data such as space utilization, transportation, parking, and utilities.
• Assist in developing and updating capital, budget, comprehensive plans, and facilities related reports.
• Interface with customers to build relationships, set goals, establish scope and vision for projects and develop/refine requirements.
• Use AutoCAD to develop drawings and provide working plans for furniture reconfigurations, modify plans as requested by user groups and execute project.
• Ensure designs and specifications conform to code requirements and state/agency standards such as Executive Order 16-07, Building a Modern Work Environment.
• Provide "as built" plans upon project completion.
• Provide oversight of Tenant Improvement (T.I.) and furniture reconfiguration projects.
• Drive to facilities and L&I offices, which could require overnight travel.
• Develop leases and other contractual agreements related to co-location of the L&I building.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree involving major study in planning, engineering, architecture, business or public administration or closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in governmental facilities planning work or in related fields in private industry which would afford familiarity with large scale facilities development and utilization as found at the State level.
• Equivalent education/experience totaling 7 years or more.
• A valid drivers’ license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired:

• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• PMP certification or project management training; Microsoft office suite and ability to learn various software used by the Facilities program.

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers.

For this position, telework is permitted part time and may include statewide travel once a month. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers).