Position Title:
Facilities Program Specialist I

Position Description:

The SERRC Facilities Program provides school districts with comprehensive services and technical guidance to support the planning, development, and maintenance of educational facilities aligned with instructional needs.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Facilities Program Manager, the Facilities Program Specialist I is responsible for directing, managing, and implementing SERRC’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) grant administration and project management services. The Specialist ensures that contract deliverables, grant requirements, and applicable statutory obligations are fulfilled efficiently and within established timelines. Additionally, this role promotes, monitors, and reports on assigned projects, offering essential project administration and technical support to client school districts.

Reports to:

Facilities Program Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties

CIP Grant Administration and Project Support

●        In coordination with school districts, prepare and coordinate school district CIP applications, including project narratives, supporting documentation, condition information, scope development, cost estimate coordination, and responses to DEED review comments.

●        Perform project grant administration and owner’s representative services under SERRC’s district agreements, coordinating with district staff, design professionals, and contractors throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.

●        Serve as a primary project liaison between local school districts, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), and other relevant agencies and organizations.

●        Develop Educational Specifications that articulate the direct relationship between physical facilities and student academic achievement.

●        Provide technical assistance and procedural guidance to school district administrators and clients.

Program Administration & Leadership

●        Support program operations through proposal writing and grant development activities.

●        Coordinate, guide, and supervise assigned project staff and contractors.

●        Assist in negotiating program contracts and managing associated project budgets.

●        Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for school district personnel.

Business Development & Stakeholder Relations

●        Cultivate and maintain strong professional networks with school district superintendents, local communities, and agency partners to generate contractual opportunities.

●        Represent SERRC at local, regional, and state levels through committee work, presentations, and educational conferences.

●        Research and evaluate potential new facility programs and service opportunities.

●        Travel to urban and remote school district sites using various modes of transportation as required.

Position Qualifications

Professional Experience

●        At least three years of progressively responsible experience in facilities planning, capital project administration, construction administration, or public grant administration, including work related to building construction or major maintenance.

●        Experience in school facility planning, construction administration, and management of public-sector grants and construction contracts.

●        Hands-on experience with CIP grant processes, major facility maintenance projects, and building construction (school construction preferred).

●        Experience designing and facilitating training workshops or educational presentations.

●        Grant writing and contract negotiation experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

●        Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and regulations governing school facilities, grant administration, and Alaska Academic Standards.

●        Strong technical writing skills with the ability to draft grant proposals, Educational Specifications, and industry-standard project reports.

Core Competencies

●        Ability to lead, coordinate, and supervise team members and project workflows.

●        Ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and communities throughout Alaska.

●        Proven ability to collaborate constructively with school district superintendents, community leadership, and agency representatives.

Position Location:Juneau, Alaska, preferred. Qualified candidates residing elsewhere in Alaska may be considered for remote instruction, depending on program needs.

Working Hours:
Full-time, 230-day contract. Start March 1, 2027

Salary:
$325.00/day

Physical Demands: The position may require the following physical requirements while reviewing on-site construction needs and project progress.  Standing, walking for long periods on unstable surfaces and in inclement weather, including rain, snow, sleet, and cold weather.  Bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling frequently to inspect installations and review project needs. Occasionally may lift and carry materials up to 25lbs.  Occasionally climb ladders or scaffolding, and move safely through active construction sites and difficult-to-access areas. 

Fingerprints:
This position may require a Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background check.

Benefits:
SERRC offers an excellent benefits package, including State of Alaska retirement plan (TRS/PERS), health benefits, and sick and annual/personal leave, depending on the length of the employment contract. Employees who work 173 days or more during the contract year are eligible for full-time benefits.

SERRC is an equal opportunity employer. SERRC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SERRC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Executive Director or Director of HR.