BUILDING SYSTEMS ENGINEER II8287B1 Pay Grade: 32 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is professional mechanical, electrical or structural engineering work encompassing the design, review and/or modification involving large buildings and building systems projects. The work is broad in scope, providing the opportunity for seasoned judgment and coordination, in the design, review and/or modification of the building systems of large and varied projects. Most incumbents serve as project leaders on major projects and some incumbents have full supervisory responsibilities. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - Level D: "Under general direction…" Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Building Systems Engineer I class in which incumbents perform beginning level professional engineering work which is routine in nature and the advisory and consultative responsibilities are limited. Differs from the Building Systems Engineer III class in which incumbents perform advanced professional and managerial engineering work which requires administrative decision making responsibilities. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Consults with state agencies and assists with needs assessment and the preparation of building design programs including accurate budget estimates used as a basis for appropriating funds. Designs building systems in order to complete the required schematic plans, specifications and budget estimates used as a basis for budgeting appropriations for the construction of complicated building facilities in connection with a variety of state construction projects. Advises and consults with architects and engineers on layout and design of buildings and related systems and equipment in order to obtain the system performance required by the user agency. Coordinates the work of engineering consultants. Provides leadership in organizing and prioritizing decision making required to design buildings and prepare bid documents for building projects. Prepares and directs the preparation of final drawings, specifications, estimates and other construction documents which provide the information used in obtaining bids and directing the building construction process. Conducts on-site studies and measurements of existing conditions in and around state institutions and buildings for proposed repairs, replacements, or new installations of a complex nature; serves as consultant on such projects in order to obtain the desired result for the institution and within the scope of sound professional practice. Reviews pay voucher submittals, writes change orders, maintains project correspondence files, checks shop drawings, accomplishes necessary field inspections and resolves field problems. Reviews preliminary and final plans and specifications for complex building projects in order to determine compliance with professional engineering practices and established standards, codes, and regulations and makes recommendations as to acceptance or revision. Oversees professional subordinates engaged in the review of preliminary and final plans submitted by project architects and engineers in order to assure correctness and conformity with contract requirements or designing portions of major projects. Participates in and assists with the training of staff as they seek to learn the required processes to become licensed engineers. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the modern principles and practices of mechanical, electrical or structural engineering. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision. Abilities *Ability to conduct field surveys on complex projects to obtain data for use in preparing plans and specifications for desired engineering improvements. *Ability to coordinate the work of others. *Ability to prepare complete and concise reports and recommendations on mechanical, electrical and/or structural engineering problems. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate engineers, architects, contractors and officials of state agencies. *Ability to make difficult mathematical computations as required in the practice of transfer, protection and ventilation and to design mechanical, electrical or structural engineering. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as a professional engineer by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and three years of experience as a licensed engineer. NC: 06/93 |