Job Purpose
The PSFA Programs Analyst role consists of assisting the Programs Manager with tasks related to the funding programs processes. Work includes conducting research, preparing informational reports for both internal use and external use, developing presentations to varied audiences, and analysis of public school facilities. The Programs Analyst assists the team on a range of tasks related to architecture, planning/design, school districts functions, and facilities database analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinates and conducts research and analysis of topics related to school facility planning, design, and facility information.
• Collaborates with the Programs Manager and others to gather information, write reports, determine recommendations, and prepare presentation materials regarding applicant school facilities.
• Prepares information, analysis, and presentation materials for the PSCOC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of principles and methods of planning, architecture, construction, and facility management.
• Understanding of school facility building systems, architecture, and maintenance.
• Understanding of public school facilities, instructional methodology and programs, organization of school systems, and state and federal laws governing education.
• Ability to research, evaluate, analyze, and interpret planning, educational and financial data.
• Ability to express ideas, concepts, data, and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make presentations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to create and follow procedures and processes.
• Ability to prepare, comprehend and analyze of state government documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, stakeholders, and the public.
• Ability to handle confidential matters in a trustworthy manner.
• Ability to foster a cooperative working environment.
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and written.
• Strong skills with computer and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Minimum Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, liberal arts, political science, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university and at least three years of experience in a planning-related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience or education may be substituted for one another at the discretion of the Director.
Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected on occasion. When offsite: ascending or descending ladders and stairs, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms to evaluate building conditions. Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling in a variety of outside and inside areas, often in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, and other areas that may cause claustrophobia.
Physical Effort
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Minimal physical activity is required while performing the duties of this job; the employee may sit or stand for extended periods. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Occasional fieldwork may be necessary that involves minimal exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access roofs or other high areas during field assessments. Some potential exists for exposure to hazards or physical risks, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, wind, and outdoor exposure to the sun.
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements: State travel is required occasionally. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Job Type: Full Time
Base of Operations: Albuquerque, NM
Public School Facilities Authority is a state agency that offers excellent benefits, including membership in the Public Employees Retirement Association of NM.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. The description is not to be construed as an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee. The agency director reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. This job description does not change the “at-will” employment relationship as indicated in the Policies for Governor Exempt Employees and the Exempt Position Statement. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities at the discretion of the director.