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Capacity Management –

• Manages District-wide capacity analysis projects. 
• Conducts annual capacity analysis of all schools in the District to ensure that the buildings are being utilized most effectively and efficiently and to enable the District to plan ahead.
• Develops methodology for capacity analysis.
• Collaborates with Teaching and Learning Department to set standards for space requirements of various academic programs.
• Evaluates space utilization of each school based on academic program needs.
• Makes recommendations for future building utilization.
• Provides school capacity data reports to District's senior leadership.

15%
Capital Levy Planning –

• Participates in BEX and BTA) capital levy planning.
• Conducts surveys of the schools and the community.
• Prioritizes levy projects based on building conditions, educational adequacy, technology needs, and enrollment projections.
• Collaborates with colleagues in various departments in the District to ensure successful levy passages.
• Attends community meetings, presents information, and facilitate group discussions.

5%
Study and Survey/Facilities Condition Assessment –

• Participates in updating the Washington State OSPI Study and Survey, the Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, and Seismic Assessment.
• Reviews RFP and draft reports.
• Provides building condition assessment consultants with critical facility and program information accurately and timely to produce assessment reports.

10%

Data Report and Database –

• Provides data reports and analysis to:
  •  Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Council of the Great City Schools
  • City of Seattle
  • SPS Board
  • Superintendent
  • Assistant Superintendents
  • General Counsel
  • SPS Land Use Counsel
  • Capital Project and Planning Director and Managers
  • Enrollment and Planning Department
  • Facilities and Logistics Department
  • Teaching and Learning Department
  • Business and Operation Departments within SPS
  • SPS consultants
  • SPS parents
  • Community members
• Develops and maintains District's capacity database and facilities database.

10%

Research and Analysis –

• Performs extensive research, analyses, and planning activities related to capital/facilities/academic programs, information systems and processes, services and support operations, organizational transformation, and District initiatives.

 
5%
Capital Projects and Planning Website –

• Develops and maintains Capital Projects and Planning Department website.
• Updates contents of the website periodically including levy projects, SEPA/EIS, BEX, Oversight Committee, capacity planning and management, design standards, facilities and seismic conditions, and facilities master plan etc.
• Coordinators activities with District's contractors to ensure that information on the websites is complete and published accurately and timely.
• Interfaces for performance issues. 
• Maintains responsive web design. 
• Plans for future changes to the website.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Provides information to the public related to Capital, District facilities, and programs.
• Supports Facilities Operation Department in risk management and insurance, property management, and resource conservation.
• Supports Enrollment Planning Office in student assignment management and boundary changes by providing capacity data.
• Supports District's academic program placement.

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES:

Dealing with Ambiguity
Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty

• Responds quickly to change and comfortably considers new approaches.
• Operates well in situations when consequences of actions and decisions are unclear.
• Switches strategies or approaches if current ones are not working.

DISTRICT-WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES:

Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Getting Results (Action Oriented)
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Quantitative and qualitative research methodology.
• Statistical analysis and datamining.
• SQL programming language for RDBMS.
• Facilities planning and evaluation.
• Web design.
• Negotiation skills.
• Advanced skills in IBM SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint, Word, Project, Visio, and Acrobat.
• Proficient with Web design tools.
• Experience with GIS or CAD.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
• Apply research methodology and conduct statistical analysis.
• Assess facilities and program needs.
• Produce reports to provide information for management decision making at various levels.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Five (5) years' experience; fifteen (15) preferred; Bachelor's degree in research, statistics or related degree with an emphasis on research, and data analysis; Master's degree preferred; or an equivalent of education and experience.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.