What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Systems Technology Engineer position at District of Columbia Housing Authority?
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Determines the work methods, availability, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited for each project;
- Serves as a liaison between ITD and outside organizations on security camera systems, access control systems, and environmental monitoring systems and other job-related issues, ensuring that the best interests of DCHA are represented and that mutually beneficial partnerships are formed and maintained;
- Serves as custodian of record for video footage, locating footage from DCHA camera surveillance as requested by legal subpoena and FOIA requests;
- Installs, configures, troubleshoots and maintains security camera systems, access control systems, and environmental monitoring systems.
- Determines hardware, software, or system specifications for security camera systems, access control systems, and environmental monitoring systems.
- Provides building technology IT training to technical and management staff;
- Assists with the creation of project scope, prioritization, scheduling, project communications, and implementation;
- Researches, evaluates and provides feedback on problematic trends and patterns in supported systems;
- Archives all footage, records, files, etc. obtained from security cameras, ensuring an updated and organized archive;
- Collaborates with the office of the General Counsel and supports requests pertaining to subpoenas, FOIA and footages
- Ability to work on-call schedules and provide after-hours support as needed;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Competencies & Technical Skills
Education and / or Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, and at least (5) five years' related experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience which meet the minimum qualifications requirement may be substituted.
The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, drug and alcohol testing, verification of academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, and / or verification of work history.
This position has been designated by the department to require a drug and alcohol screening and background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
