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The Construction Information Management (CIMS) Specialist role functions with indirect supervision, administrates and supports construction management information systems, administrates and performs individual, entity, community, and/or...

Job Purpose
The Construction Information Management (CIMS) Specialist role functions with indirect supervision, administrates and supports construction management information systems, administrates and performs individual, entity, community, and/or organizational training, support and development needs that include various management information systems. Is responsible for entering, managing and accuracy of data in CIMS.

Duties and Responsibilities: CIMS Specialist
•	Manage, update, and improve the operation of the CIMS system. 
•	Ensure operation of the CIMS system as this is a vital part of the PSFA mission.
•	Provide on-going support of CIMS throughout all project phases.
•	Research information, compile statistics, and gather various data.
•	Prepare special and/or one-time reports, summaries, and reply to inquiries.
•	Provide administration and support of information management systems that include, but are not limited to: set up of users; access rights; and, input of required project information.
•	Assists in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for individuals or entities that are expected to utilize management systems.
•	Assists in administrative problem solving, program/project planning, development, and execution of stated goals and objectives.
•	Interact and perform field oversight duties including feedback on usage of management information systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 
•	Skill with computer and spreadsheet applications.
•	Ability to make presentations to diverse audiences.
•	Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public and handle confidential matters in a trustworthy manner. 
•	Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. 
•	Strong writing and grammatical skills
•	Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal credibly and effectively with agency leadership.
•	Monitor effectiveness of systems utilization.
•	Teaching and facilitation skills.
•	Ability to determine training objectives.
•	Organizing and coordinating skills.
•	Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.
•	Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Minimum Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in Administrative, Business, Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university. 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.  

Pay range: $50,835.2 - 56,992

Job Purpose
Under limited supervision, assists the CFO in the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
•	Monitors the...

Job Purpose
Under limited supervision, assists the CFO in the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
•	Monitors the agency budget to ensure expenditures are within budgetary limitations and are in compliance with fiscal guidelines. 
•	Maintains fiscal records by reviewing purchase requisitions, vouchers, receipts, travel schedules, journal vouchers and other documents.
•	Enters data onto computer spread sheets, ledgers, worksheets and other forms.
•	Compares data contained in a variety of financial records in order to detect errors/discrepancies.
•	Reconciles accounts/records; and extracts and compiles information from records as required. 
•	Reconciliation of capital budgets.
•	Monitors budgets by reviewing fund balances and reporting overages and shortages to superiors.
•	Assists in budget preparation by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer based records pertaining to budgets, accounts, inventories and other financial operations.
•	Assists in preparation and submission of Operating budget  request and submission of agency Appropriation (Operating Budget) by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer based records pertaining to budgets, accounts, inventories and other financial operations.
•	Preparation and submission of Capital Budget Requests.
•	Conducting internal audit of all PSCOC-awarded projects for financial closeout.
•	Assist in the preparation of agency financial and construction project reports for management and the public.
•	Completes report forms or writes narrative reports; prepares financial information for management. 
•	Coordinates accounts payable activities with the purchasing function.
•	Reviews transactions for documentation of obligation, payment authorization, timely payment, and accurate recording.
•	Reconcile expenditures, encumbrances, cash and revenue for the agency on a monthly basis.
•	Assist Contracts Specialist in reviewing contracts for design professional services and construction, as well as related tasks.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
•	Knowledge of basic accounting principles, laws, and regulations.
•	Knowledge of governmental accounting and operating systems. 
•	Ability to make recommendations on revisions or modifications to the accounting system or process. 
•	Ability to make decisions regarding the accounting treatment of financial transactions. 
•	Problem solving skills to recommend solutions to accounting problems occurring in the agency operations. 
•	Effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Pay Range: $50k - $55k

Job Purpose

The position of Information Technology Manager is established to direct, plan, organize and manage the activities of the Information Technology (IT) Department and to ensure the effective, efficient and secure operations and...

Job Purpose

The position of Information Technology Manager is established to direct, plan, organize and manage the activities of the Information Technology (IT) Department and to ensure the effective, efficient and secure operations and maintenance of all installed systems and networks. The incumbent provides vision, leadership and cohesion to our existing and emerging IT systems and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•	Develop and interpret IT policies, plans, and procedures for acceptable usage, compliance, and contingencies for a State Government Agency.
•	Develops and manages computer information resources, providing for data security, control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
•	Reviews project plans and coordinates project delivery and activity.
•	Consults with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements using conceptual and strategic skills such as process mapping to evaluate business requirements and offer or create solutions based on those requirements.
•	Meets with staff, management, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
•	Provides staff with technical support for installed computers and peripherals.
•	Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in IT staffing decisions.
•	Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
•	Determine feasibility of development of new databases and/or enhancements or modifications to existing databases and systems.
•	Installs, configures and supports the Public School Facilities Authority's local area network, wide area network and internet system.
•	Manage multiple information and communication systems and projects including oversight of the back office computer operations and related local area networks and wide-area networks.
•	Monitors network and performs necessary maintenance to ensure network availability and reliability to all system users.
•	Programs and configures software, set up functions, enter data, or process information to support the installed computing environment.
•	Manage, guide, direct, and motivate IT staff including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
•	Design, implement, and evaluate the systems that support end users in the productive use of computer hardware and software.
•	Analyze requirements with end-users, manage and deploy new, third party or in-house systems.
•	Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within the organization.
•	Oversees or participates in statewide programs and initiatives that require technical assistance and expertise in the use or implementation of existing or emerging technologies to improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and desired outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
•    Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. PMI Project Management
       Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
•	Experience in vendor management and related skills of budget control, performance analysis, and asset and contract management.
•	Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing including the ability to explain technical concepts in non-­ technical terms.
•	Ability to make complex operating, administrative, and procedural decisions using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches.
•	Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities for projects and staff activities.
•	Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
•	Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse state.
•	In depth and knowledge of all aspects of data processing and management including implementation and administration of Access, MySQL and MS SQL databases and document/file management systems.
•	Ability to analyze, prioritize, and solve identified problems.
•	Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
•	Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
•	Knowledge of and experience in administering heterogeneous computing environments, Microsoft Server 2003/2008, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.0 server OS implementations. RHCE or RHCSA and MCSE or MCSM certifications a plus.
•	Experience in all areas of local and wide area network management and administration including knowledge of system and network protocols, system configuration, setup, troubleshooting, planning, designing, implementation, performance tuning, and user support.
•	In depth knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software such as Microsoft Business Contact Manager or Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
•	Knowledge of and experience programming object oriented development software including C++, Java, Perl, PHP5, Python, Ruby, and Visual Basic.
•	Experience in the configuration and administration of Apache and Apache Tomcat web servers and web development including the use of HTML/HTML5, XML, CSS, PHP, and SQL.
•	Knowledge of and experience in administration of network security, cloud computing/server virtualization security, mobile device security, and security analysis/forensics.
•	Knowledge of COBIT and ITIL a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
•	Strong leadership skills.
•	Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•	Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
•	Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•	Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•	PeopleSoft, Share a plus

Minimum Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or MIS and a minimum of 10 years work experience in an enterprise network/system management functions, including 4 years of experience managing IT staff. A combination of education and experience may be substitute for the requirement, at the discretion of the director.

Licenses/Certifications Required 
N/A

Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Work involves minimal exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Some potential exists for exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Minimal physical activity is required while performing the duties of this job; the employee may sit for extended periods. 

Supplemental Information
Other Requirements: State travel is required occasionally. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: 85k -88k DOE
Base of Operations: PSFA Albuquerque Field Office, NM

Under limited supervision, and through collaboration with PSFA Maintenance and Operations Manager, develops, implements and provides oversight of programs to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of districts public school facility assets through...

Under limited supervision, and through collaboration with PSFA Maintenance and Operations Manager, develops, implements and provides oversight of programs to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of districts public school facility assets through proper preventive maintenance programs for school facilities and equipment in order to maximize the taxpayer’s financial return and for the benefit of a healthy and safe school environment for students and their communities. 

Duties And Responsibilities:
1.	Analyzes, develops, implements, and continually updates a uniform set of guidelines, criteria, and checklists for public school facilities for preventive maintenance programs, and their successful implementation.  
2.	Incorporates these general guidelines into a Facility Information Management System (FIMS) system that can not only be set up to meet the needs of each school district with appropriately defined work orders; but will also provide measurement and reporting to ensure maintenance tasks are performed in a timely fashion, are in accordance with industry guidelines, and provide safe environment for students and staff, and provide maximum life span for public school facilities.
3.	Reviews preventive maintenance programs for school districts to ensure preventive maintenance work orders are appropriate for facilities systems and equipment including HVAC, fire alarm and fire protection, electrical, plumbing, roofs, and all exterior and interior surfaces, doors and windows.
4.	Provides similar preventive maintenance programs for all grounds programs, including grounds equipment, play grounds, playing fields, and all plant inventories such as trees, bushes, sod, etc.
5.	Provides similar preventive maintenance programs for custodial programs, including proper cleaning processes, proper use of cleaning chemicals, and proper maintenance of cleaning equipment.
6.	Ensures that all preventive maintenance programs incorporate safety at every step in a manner that fully complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and in a manner that continuously increases employee awareness of occupational safety.
7.	Develops and implements training and certification programs for public school maintenance personnel.
8.	Develops recommendations for appropriate level of spending for proper preventative maintenance of public school facilities of ranging types and locations.
9.	Researches and prepares various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, etc., as appropriate.
10.	Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Education and Experience:

Five to seven years of experience working in school facilities maintenance programs, including at least three to four years as a manager of grounds, custodial, and O & M preventive maintenance programs.  Five to seven years of experience in the use of computerized maintenance and facility management systems, including at least three years in the development, implementation and management of such systems.

Education:

Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council for Higher Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:  Methods of preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities and their components as listed above.  Knowledge of the specific trades, including skills, knowledge, and abilities that are used to accomplish such maintenance tasks.
 
Ability to:  Clearly understand most preventive maintenance tasks in such areas as grounds, custodial, and O&M.  Work with and clearly and comfortably communicate with customers, including fellow employees, public school maintenance personnel, public school administrators, and school district officials.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Organized, motivator and communicative.
Working Conditions: 
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, and in, around and on top of school facilities. Some potential exists for exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions. Some travel throughout the State will be required.
Physical Effort:
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Environmental Conditions: 
Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

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.  

Pay Range: $65k - $68k

Job Purpose     
Regional Projects Managers are the core of the agency, and are responsible for carrying out the objectives of the agency and the Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC), managing the planning, design, construction, and...

Job Purpose     
Regional Projects Managers are the core of the agency, and are responsible for carrying out the objectives of the agency and the Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC), managing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance management of assigned public school facilities within the State of New Mexico. Incumbents are charged with undertaking a wide-variety of interrelated functions, and must have experience and knowledge in all areas of the process from planning to design to construction of facilities and structures. Know-how and accountability are extensive.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Development of the district’s initial funding applications along with guidance through the awards process
•Assists district representatives with Requests for Proposals (RFP), procurement of services, and the execution and completion of contracts
•Assists with the development of project agreements, project budgets, and project bid processes, and contractor selections
•Provide analyses and technical assistance to districts with regard to: Assessment to determine renovate or replace; space utilization; phasing, financing and cost benefit analysis
•Represents the PSCOC/PSFA/Co-Owner at project meetings during all phases of planning, design and construction
•Oversees the project design phase: periodic review and validation of scope of work, budget, schedule, value engineering, and plans and specifications; review and approval of design submittal phases: program statement, schematic design, and design development and construction documents
•Provides ongoing indirect oversight throughout the projects: participates in construction meetings, reviews contractor’s request for payment, performs system administration for the projects and project closeouts; coordinates the issuance of purchase orders, change orders, and approves vendor invoices for payment
•Utilizes the Construction Information Management System (CIMS) on each project
•Assists the assessment of the Districts Capital Outlay needs
•Assesses Facility Assessment Database (FAD) validation reports relative to assessment of schools with the greatest need
•Validates program summaries to ensure consistency with Public Schools Facility Authority adequacy standards
•Identifies deficiencies related to school districts facilities, helping identify potential funding sources and services required to remedy those deficiencies and to improve the facilities
•Review and assist Districts with the implementation of their Facility Master Plans (FMP’s)
•Other related duties as assigned.


Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Related field. Five to seven years of experience in project management, engineering, architecture or planning and design, of which at least three years must have been in project management. 
Licenses/Certifications Preferred:
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI):
•Certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
•Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

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: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to ascend/descend 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. 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. 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.

Physical Effort
The work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. However, position requires moderate physical activity, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk (more than 4 hours a day); and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. To sit, climb ladders to access roofs or other high areas during field assessments, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information
Other Requirements: Extensive state travel is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Job Type: Full Time
Base of Operations: Farmington, NM
Public School Facilities Authority is a state agency that offers excellent benefits, including membership in the Public Employees Retirement Association of NM.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,990.