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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Pennsylvania State University Office of Physical Plant is seeking a Facilities Automation Specialist for their team!

The Facilities Automation Specialist oversees specific functional duties and responsibilities associated with direct digital control in facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance, where specialized expertise is required. Functions include customer service activities, often related to commissioning, maintenance, or energy savings programs, and recommending methods of repair or upgrades of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) in facilities or infrastructures; provides customer liaison or contact point for BAS and control issues; designs, develops, and administers various programs and systems; analyzes data, monitors budgets and costs, recommends equipment selections, performs feasibility studies, and provides BAS commissioning and mechanical systems technical expertise in the assigned program areas; participates in strategic planning or efficiency initiatives, assuring quality, setting policy or procedures, and record keeping, all while performing within University or departmental policies; supervises assigned employees, which includes planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work tasks or action plans, leading teams, resolving problems, providing training, and assuring all aspects of a safe work environment for assigned employees and customers.

Job Responsibilities:

Initiate, develop, and evaluate options for feasibility studies, analyses, projects, or processes; recommend or direct solutions as appropriate

Contribute to the development of projects and processes in support of the overall strategic plan; perform investigations; develop action plans and establish priorities

Develop and prepare project and support documents for customer use; review, approve, and implement Sequences of Operation; demonstrate proficient knowledge of integration practices

Develop and complete project work; provide assistance, direction, and training to staff, technical personnel, contractors, and consultants

Participate in energy-saving efforts through the use of BAS; guide contractors and consultants on best practices for installation and operation of building automation systems

Assist with Project Management duties such as considering the customer's needs, defining project requirements and approach, estimating projects, and keeping projects on track

Provide proficient level support for technical personnel by troubleshooting, analyzing, and modifying the software code as required

Identify and participate in initiatives to improve operational efficiencies and work quality; complete project close-out procedures

Assist in developing and setting unit policies

The primary focus to be retro-commissioning and BAS construction support

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed informat on):

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

Generous vacation time and sick time

16 paid holidays/campus closure days

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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