School Facilities Eastern Washington Regional Coordinator

State of Washington•Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington, WA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill the role of School Facilities Eastern Washington Regional Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent, remote position based in Eastern Washington, with a preference for candidates residing in Benton, Franklin, Grant, Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Walla Walla, or Yakima counties. While remote, the position requires monthly and quarterly in-person, multi-day meetings at the OSPI main office in Olympia. OSPI is the primary agency responsible for public K-12 education in Washington state, working with school districts to allocate funding and provide resources for high-quality education. OSPI values employee growth, work-life balance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The agency's vision is for all students to be prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement, with a mission to transform K-12 education to close opportunity gaps and foster high expectations for all. The position supports school districts in eastern Washington by assisting them in accessing state K-12 capital financial assistance programs for school facilities. The coordinator provides direction and leadership to school district staff regarding planning, design, and construction of K-12 school facilities, adhering to Revised Code of Washington (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Code (WACs), particularly those related to state financial assistance, procurement, environmental health and safety, land use, and building regulations. The coordinator also represents the Superintendent and the State of Washington in various forums and communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental health, planning, or related field and 3 years of experience in architecture/design, construction, facility maintenance, planning, or operations, real estate or land use, grants management, and other facilities related professions.
OR Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years, demonstrating progressive responsibility in architecture/design, construction, facility maintenance, planning, or operations, real estate or land use, grants management, and other facilities related professions.
Building planning, construction design, occupancy, maintenance and operations.
Working knowledge of “green” building protocols such as LEED, CHPS, WSSP, or EPA Energy Star.
Development of public policies and programs.
Statewide travel will be required throughout the year to attend school district meetings (Up to 3-4 districts per month).
This position requires working in the office at least two days per month.
Must maintain residency in Washington State.
Direct construction, architectural, project management, and/or maintenance and operations experience that includes:
Knowledge of varied and complex laws and rules governing state assistance and school district construction activities include statutes and rules that directly apply to the Washington State's school construction financial assistance program, capital construction financing, school district and state bonding authority, school district elections, and public works laws.
Knowledge of the legal organization and financing of the Washington public school system and the unique authority and roles of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of public administration including state and school district financial management principles, processes, and practices, accounting, budgeting, fund and project management, program administration and development, planning, human resource, and public relations management.
Knowledge of review and regulatory compliance roles in school construction involving a diverse array of state and local agencies including the departments of Planning, Health, Energy, Fire, Building, Ecology, Revenue, and Labor and Industries.
Knowledge of design, construction, and maintenance issues affecting school administration and operations.
The ability to effectively interpret and communicate complex legal and financial systems involving a broad spectrum of issues and stakeholders.
The ability to problem solve and make critical time-sensitive decisions.
The ability to review, interpret, and make decisions based on work of public and private professional practitioners and consultants.
The ability to oversee, analyze and manage large volumes of information and data.
The ability to research historical laws and applications analyzing current implementation and incorporating or effecting program changes.
The ability to work independently, or in groups, and incorporate computer applications.
The ability to read and interpret design and construction documents.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental health planning or related field.
Licensure as an architect, landscape architect or engineer, or accreditation as a LEED Professional or similar professional certification.
Construction management, project communications, facilities management and operations.
School construction, commercial or general construction project management.
Environmental building codes, including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical compliance, health and safety, and risk management compliance, and resource conservation.

Responsibilities

Maintain the highest standard of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
Provide guidance to diverse stakeholders and constituencies.
Determine state financial support primarily through the management and oversight of the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) and other K-12 capital programs.
Directly administer the SCAP D-form process for a designated group of school districts, ensuring compliance with WAC requirements for state funding assistance.
Provide guidance to school districts regarding state policies and procedures for SCAP and other K-12 capital grant programs, including capital facilities planning, building condition assessments, area analysis, High-Performance Schools (green building), and an Asset Preservation Program (APP).
Assist school districts in maintaining required school facility data within OSPI’s Information and Condition of Schools (ICOS) data system.
Provide guidance and support for school district organizational issues related to OSPI’s WAC authority.
Assist in the development of budget and programmatic proposals, including cost estimating and implementation goals.
Monitor and review district information and data submittals for compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, policies, and sound business practices.
Assist in the creation of new or changes to existing administrative rules (WACs).
Independently plan, coordinate, and work with attention to detail and in collaboration with stakeholders and other staff.
Act as a professional OSPI liaison to a diverse K-12 community and related consulting professionals.