What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH/LIFE SAFETY AND SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM REVIEWER (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1818) position at Illinois State Board of Education?
Reporting to the Director, analyzes and reviews specialized services primarily in the areas of fire prevention and safety and school construction grants. Limited travel may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with the analyzing and processing of documents for the Health/Life and Safety Program 10 Year Safety Survey and amendments and School Construction Program applications.
- Consults with architects and district administration as necessary.
- Responsible for the review, system management, and administration of the maintenance, energy efficiency, school construction, temporary relocation, and emergency financial assistance grants and loans.
- Provides technical assistance to external constituents regarding the Health/Life and Safety Program and School Construction Program.
- Develops and maintains resources for school districts, including educational materials and best practices for school maintenance, energy sustainability and indoor environmental quality.
- Develops and provides training materials, presentations and workshops to educate school district staff on the Health/Life Safety Program, School Construction Programs, renewable energy systems, and indoor environmental quality.
- Develops and reviews legislation with the assistance of Regional Superintendents and external constituents.
- Performs special projects as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Architecture or Construction plus two years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
- Two years (in addition to education requirements) of relevant professional experience.
- Working knowledge of building codes.
- Ability to read building plans.
- Ability to research building standards and specifications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders (school district officials, architects/engineers, contractors, etc.).
- International Code Council certification in areas such as plumbing, building, maintenance & housing, etc.
Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.
