IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

 

CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES

 

FACILITIES ENGINEER SERIES

 

CLASSES IN THE SERIES

 

Class Code

Class Title

 

 

04255

Facilities Engineer Intern

04256

Facilities Engineer 1

04257

Facilities Engineer 2

 

SERIES CONCEPT

Primary duties and responsibilities of this series involve technical engineering/architectural work or licensed/registered professional engineering and architectural work involving the construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings, utilities, earthwork, and related facilities.  Duties include inspecting existing facilities and related mechanical or electrical systems and equipment (including but not limited to sewer systems, heating plants, and water treatment operations), and preparing recommendations for repairs and improvements; preparing or reviewing designs and specifications for new facilities; and inspecting sites before, during, and upon completion of construction.

 

EXCLUSIONS

Position incumbents that perform specialized technical engineering duties (e.g., Environmental Engineers, Transportation Engineers, etc.) or do not require a licensed professional engineer or registered architect with the State of Iowa at the advanced level of the series (Construction/Design Engineer) are excluded.

 

CLASS DISTINCTIONS

 

Facilities Engineer Intern

This is the training level of the series where position incumbents work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer or registered architect and learn established engineering/architectural procedures, practices, standards and methods of operation.  Position incumbents are typically recent engineering college graduates whose professional requirements necessitate them to work under the direction of a registered engineer/licensed architect for a minimum period of time before being eligible for registration/licensing.

 

Facilities Engineer 1

This is the experienced level of the series where position incumbents perform all technical engineering/architectural duties in the design, inspection, maintenance and operation of various state operated facilities, except those required to be performed by a registered professional engineer or licensed architect.  Position incumbents perform assignments within operational policies/guidelines established by the agency and function with limited supervision and oversight.

 

Facilities Engineer 2

This is the advanced level of the series and requires current licensure as a professional engineer or registration as an architect by applicable State of Iowa licensing/registration boards.  At this level, position incumbents perform all technical engineering/architectural duties, including those (e.g., advanced technical review of documents, structural calculations and stamping/sealing of documents) that must be performed by a registered professional engineer or licensed architect.  Although licensure/registration is a primary allocation factor for this class, position incumbents may also oversee lower level staff and perform general administrative duties in the agency programs in which they work in.

 

Effective Date:          12/03    JG