MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE: FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

GRADE:  15

JOB CODE: 0144

FLSA: ADMINISTRATIVE


Job Summary


Coordinates the daily administrative and financial activities for the District Office Facilities Planning & Development department. Acts as liaison with administration in support of districtwide facilities development. 


Scope


This position works in the area of facilities planning & development. Work contacts include administrators, staff and the public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and a variety of computer hardware and software.


Supervision Received


This position reports to the District Director Facilities Planning & Development; receives general direction regarding routine matters and specific instructions regarding non-routine matters.


Supervision Exercised


Directs the work of assigned staff.


Representative Duties

Assists in the preparation of required major project development materials for executive decision making; assists in the development of reporting systems for capital development activities; trains, advises and provides problem-solving assistance to staff, Business Services and college representatives regarding financial reporting systems for capital development; provides assistance in identifying, and confirms availability of funding sources for capital projects; authorizes the disbursement of project funds for college-managed construction projects; periodically reconciles on-line capital financial records; approves journal vouchers for input to on-line financial records system; maintains financial schedules regarding available fund balances within program and project budgets; develops and implements financial policies and procedures for capital project close-out; researches project data to develop close-out expenditure reallocations; transmits adjustments to Property Accounting for input to on-line financial records systems; prepares fiscal year-end financial data including expenditure accruals; prepares related Governing Board action items; prepares agenda for the Capital Development Advisory Council (CDAC); interviews project managers; reviews supporting documentation for project securities placed in lieu of retention and authorizes the release of payment; researches information; develops and implements computer software and hardware systems, and financial record keeping systems; assists with the preparation of annual operating budgets for the Facilities Planning & Development department and District Office Maintenance & Operations accounts; monitors the expenditure of department funds and recommends budget transfers when needed; approves department operating encumbrances and related invoicing; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: general business and public administration; budget development and management; principles and techniques of accounting control and on-line computerized accounting systems; principles of project management in the design-construction process.


Ability to: analyze and interpret technical information; develop and monitor budgets; perform complex financial analysis; present information in an easily understood format; interpret and apply governmental and administrative regulations for capital development; develop and maintain financial and informational record keeping systems, policies and procedures; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.


Training and Experience


Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in business administration or accounting and/or experience in general office management with an emphasis on complex financial systems and record keeping.


Special Conditions of Employment


This position may require some weekend and/or evening hours, as needed.


Working Conditions


Positions in this class may require prolonged monitor viewing. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.


This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.