Planner I

UMBC; Arbutus (MD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

14 days annual leave

Wellness opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

UMBC on-campus position within Facilities Management Campus Planning Office focuses on space management, audits, and documentation to improve utilization of university facilities. You will support AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and CAFM systems while coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires a Bachelor's in planning (or related field), a Maryland driver’s license, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• Maryland class 'C' driver's license required.
• Ability to interview and survey campus constituents to evaluate space use and requirements.
• Familiarity with CAFM databases (AiM preferred).
• Ability to read architectural, engineering, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, 2D drafting conventions, and standard CAD tools.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, spatial, and organizational skills for space concepts and options.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop space utilization studies and space needs assessments.
• Update the system of record for campus space attributes; coordinate with FM IT and external vendors.
• Maintain AutoCAD and PDF floor plan assets to ensure CAFM interoperability and accessibility.
• Assist GIS mapping using ArcGIS Pro, Online, and Experience Builder.
• Liaise with campus partners to evaluate space requests and perform field audits.
• Hire and train student staff; provide supervision and payroll approval.

Skills

Analytical skills

Spatial reasoning

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Experience Builder

AiM CAFM

Python

SketchUp

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job no: 495405

Work type: Staff Full-time

Location: UMBC Campus

Categories: Facilities/Grounds/Skilled Trades

Department:

Facilities Management Campus Planning Office

Campus Planning assists the university in making sound decisions regarding the use of existing campus facilities and determining the need and requirements for new facilities.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, provide administrative and technical services related to space management at the university, enabling the development of new and renovated campus facilities; perform routine space management tasks including management of space inventory, space plans, conducting space audits, analysis of space use patterns, compilation of internal and external reports, field surveying, and other ad hoc needs to document and improve space utilization and disposition at the university; support the FM-Campus Planning GIS mapping professional in the ongoing development and maintenance of AutoCad and GIS mapping resources maintained by the department.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $ 24.49 per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• maintain and develop documentation including: space utilization studies, space needs assessment studies, facility reallocation plans, and space scenario planning studies
• maintain and update the system of record for campus space attributes and allocation. Liaise with FM IT support and the external vendor to troubleshoot issues and add functionality
• maintain and update AutoCad and Adobe PDF floor plan assets using adopted CAD drawing standards. Coordinate efforts with Facilities Management partners and external vendors for CAFM interoperability to assure accuracy and accessibility in the system of record
• uses ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Online, and Experience Builder, to assist the GIS mapping professional in the ongoing development and maintenance of GIS mapping resources maintained by the department
• liaise with campus partners, evaluate formal space requests, organize and perform field audits to verify room type, department, room use (per NCES Facilities Inventory Classification Manual codes), and existing configurations
• manage hiring and training of student work force, develop routine work plans, provide daily supervision including timekeeping and primary payroll approval

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field
• Valid Maryland class "C" driver's license

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Ability to professionally plan and conduct in-person interviews and field surveys with campus constituents to evaluate space use and identify programmatic requirements
• Be conversant with CAFM (preferably AiM) database tools for maintenance of a system of record
• Be conversant with ESRI ArcGlS Pro, Online, and Experience Builder
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and other technical documents
• Proficiency, or willingness to obtain proficiency, in the use of AutoCad, standard layering, symbology, basic 2D drawing and notational conventions, and best drafting practices for creating clear and professional documentation
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and basic graphic presentation programs (preferably Excel, MS Office and PowerPoint)
• Technical writing and verbal skills to effectively communicate ideas, offer recommendations, and interact with staff at many different levels in the university organization
• Possess strong analytical, spatial, and organizational skills in order to: gather, analyze, and interpret numerical data; develop and evaluate space concepts or facility options; and perform visual analysis of buildings and structures
• Ability to organize and work on multiple ongoing tasks and projects simultaneously; to prioritize competing demands and to communicate proactively with supervisors with respect to schedule commitments and resource gaps

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in the use of AiM, Excel and/or analytics platform (preferably Tableau) for aggregating, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting space and user data.
• Proficiency in the use of ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Online, and Experience Builder.
• Proficiency in the use of Python for basic ESRI development focused on improving GUI experience.
• Expertise in the use of AutoCad productivity tools for automation of routine documentation and publishing tasks.
• Proficiency in SketchUp.

A background check will be required.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave(increases with years of service)
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Pay Range 12 (minimum: $24.49 per hour / maximum: $32.44 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Hours: Full-time

Type:

Type: Regular

FLSA Status:

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.