Specialist, Architectural Design

services, room numbers, archives, research, printing and project support to other Managers and Directors in the Real Estate and Facilities (RE&F) Department. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Performance Requirements* ? Reviews and evaluates work requests and visits with requester to review scope of work ? Surveys project areas to document existing conditions for accuracy with existing base plans, confirm visible utilities, identify any items that may not be code compliant, and provides design drawings to requesters for approval and, prior to releasing, ensures leadership approval of the drawings for construction and closing out request in TMA system ? Coordinates with Director of Environmental Services to find out if asbestos containing materials are present in project areas for inclusion in the design drawings of internal small renovation projects ? Works with other team members inside the RE&F Department, such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, in the preparation of construction drawings ? Provides drawings to the Senior Manager for review and addresses comments from the Senior Manager ? Updates base plans using closeout record drawings provided by the construction team after projects are built ? Provides limited printing services to other employees inside the RE&F Department, and to other employees outside the department when submitted by iService requests ? Processes the release of historical information and electronic files to outside design professionals and vendors, for use in new renovation and construction projects, through the execution of a drawing release form when requested by RE&F project managers ? Provides graphic support to Directors and Project Managers for the development of project scopes and board meeting presentations ? Responsible for the upkeep of all architectural, furniture, engineering, civil and utility base plans and maintaining the file data base contained in the Autodesk Vault server ? Reviews the format of record drawings, provided by outside professionals and vendors, for compliance with TCCD graphics standards prior to archiving in the Vault server ? Assists in the sign making process by helping process sign requests made to the sign shop, performing a quality control check on signs being made, and overseeing the outflow of signs for installation by campus maintenance personnel ? Assists the Senior Manager in the assignment of new room numbers by preparing a spread sheet for the CMMS team to implement the new numbers in all the TCCD databases and other special projects such as code research, site surveys or others, when requested by the Senior Manager ? Works closely with the CMMS team in revising room numbers when requested by other TCCD staff. Service Excellence ? Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the Essential Performance Requirements* ? Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite ? Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC) ? Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College Supervision ? Works under the general supervision of Senior Manager of Architecture *Performs Other Related Tasks as Required The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications: ? Associate's degree or 60 hours minimum college credits and three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or an equivalent combination of education and work-experience ? Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record Preferred Qualifications: ? Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or related professional degree ? At least one (1) year?s working experience under the guidance of an architect, engineer, or contractor ? At least one (1) year?s working experience with Autodesk Vault, Revit 3D software, GIS, or ArchGIS for AutoCAD Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ? Knowledge of building codes requirements ? Skilled using AutoCAD version 2019 or newer, Microsoft suite applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, and Adobe office products ? Skilled in customer service and oral and written communications ? Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks ? Ability to collaborate with others and work in a team environment ? Ability to read construction documents ? Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume ? Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations Physical Demands and Work Environment: Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Accommodation/EEO Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.