CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR UHFS CAPITAL PROJECTS
(Administrator I) (06-0132)

November 6, 2006
California State University, Chico invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Capital Projects. CSU, Chico seeks an experienced person to join the University Housing and Food Services team to provide management for capital projects. Please visit our website at http://www.csuchico.edu/hfs/.
POSITION: The UHFS Assistant Director for Capital Projects will work under general direction and be responsible for developing and managing all UHFS capital projects. The incumbent will continually review and update UHFS Associate Director of all project needs for construction, renovation and remodeling based upon life, safety, operational, and accommodation needs. Duties include: oversee all aspects of the day-to-day project activities (architectural, construction, engineering, design, procurement, etc.); monitor and coordinate inspection and communication between all parties involved in the project (contractors, vendors, staff, campus entities, etc.) to expedite project delivery and minimize disruption; research construction techniques and technologies; document and prepare reports for campus administration; review and ensure all CSU policies, procedures, and regulations are followed; monitor budgets and schedules; provide proposals for projects including estimated budgets, design, materials and specifications; inspect projects for specifications and quality control; attend meetings and participate on committees; coordinate testing services; coordinate construction acceptance including turnover of operation and maintenance data and record drawings; coordinate training of UHFS maintenance staff for operation of new equipment; approve expenditures, change and purchase orders, and invoices; track warranties; develop, maintain, and oversee safety programs and records; work cooperatively and productively with all on- and off-campus clientele; make decisions that are in the best interests of the University; backup duties in the Associate Director's absence; and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires the equivalent to a four-year degree from a college or university with a major in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field or a total of five (5) years experience managing construction of buildings, facilities or equipment. Also requires working knowledge of: modern capital construction practices, processes, and materials; administrative practices related to project development, implementation, and management; safety protocols; estimating costs; and scheduling projects. Must be able to demonstrate success in working on diverse teams and with multiple customers; excellent oral and written communication, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organization skills; and office automation and computer skills with emphasis on facility design, budget control, and construction scheduling software. Must possess the ability to: make sound decisions in a timely manner; provide direction and leadership to achieve goals in a timely manner; conduct and control meetings; stay focused; work independently; adjust to change (i.e., work environment, technology); work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and others; function cooperatively and productively as a member of a team; and perform the essential functions of this position.

PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to applicants with technical and/or administrative experience in an institution of higher education, including CSU system documentation, policies and methodology.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If education was a qualifying factor for this position, a conditional offer of employment will be made to the successful candidate pending receipt of a sealed, official transcript providing evidence of educational attainment. The incumbent will be required to pass an employment physical examination and a fingerprinting/background clearance, and must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

AVAILABLE: January 2, 2007

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
" A standard CSU, Chico application
" Supplemental Questionnaire
" Cover Letter
" Current résumé
Forms can be downloaded from our Web site at http://www.csuchico.edu/hr/vacancies.shtml.
The salary range is $55,000 - $60,000 annually (exempt), commensurate with education and experience. The position includes an attractive benefits package, including sixteen hours per month vacation accrual and tuition fee waiver (if eligible). This is a full-time 12-month management position and the conditions of employment are governed by the California State University Management Personnel Plan. Under this plan employees are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President.
Send requests for application materials and completed applications referencing Vacancy #06-0132 to:
Staff Human Resources
Kendall Hall, Room 222
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0010

Application review will begin November 20, 2006. Applications received after that date may be considered. Position will remain open until filled.

An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555) or by accessing the following Website: http://www.csuchico.edu/up.

NOTE: CSU, Chico is required by federal law to hire only persons authorized to work in the United States. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work within three (3) days of starting employment.

As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff. CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment. We also welcome those who share a passion and commitment to the University's 6th Strategic Priority that focuses on sustainability, stewardship, and the environment. http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/.

CSU, Chico does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, or disability. Qualified applicants with a disability will receive reasonable accommodation during any phase of the selection process providing such request is made to the Human Resources Office at least five working days in advance.

General Information: A community of 103,625, Chico, is located in the Sacramento Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Convenient to Sacramento, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and many state and national parks, Chico retains the charm of a small town while offering excellent medical services, a fine school system, and many cultural attractions. Bidwell Park, the second largest municipal park west of the Mississippi, extends from the city center along a creek, deep into the foothills and canyons. Several publications have highlighted the community of Chico, including one that identified Chico as one of the fifty best towns in the United States and another named Chico "America's Best Bike Town." The cost of living in Chico is found at http://www.csuchico.edu/life_in_chico.shtml.

Founded in 1887, CSU, Chico is a fully accredited, state-supported comprehensive University, one of the twenty-three California State University system campuses. A residential campus serving an on-campus student body of 16,000, CSU, Chico offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Agriculture, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Business, Communication and Education, Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management, Humanities and Fine Arts, and Natural Sciences. The main campus sets on 119 acres. The campus farm, which is located five miles south of the main campus, is separately maintained.

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