Significant interaction occurs with other Departmental staff, officials of local school districts, and other state offices. Project assignments of a department-wide nature may occur. Counsels superintendents, principals, teachers, school board members and other appropriate officials on regulations that affect the operation of schools. Counsels local officials in defining building needs, exploring alternatives, and review of preliminary architectural plans with State Board of Education rules. Reviews final architectural plans for education code compliance.
Conducts cost audits of completed projects.
Prepares school construction aid grants for presentation to the State Board of Education. Conducts in-progress and post inspection of building projects to determine adherence to plans and allowable state aid. Prepares near and long-term projections of school construction needs. Develops a variety of training materials and programs for department staff, visiting teams, school officials and others relative to school facilities. May conduct training sessions.