Safety and Operations

Career Path Tree

Employees in this family are responsible for the safety and care of the university.  Employees ensure all university campuses are secure, protecting the university community from environmental hazards and risks and providing continuous protection services. Employees are also responsible for the caretaking, inspection, and management of the university's land, building, real estate, and other physical assets.


All Functions

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for the caretaking, inspection, and management of the university's land, building, real estate, and other physical assets. Jobs in this family provide essential services that support core functions.

    N/A - (E4)
Top Safety and Facilities Officer (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Building and Facilities

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and/or supervision of a building, center, or facility. Typical activities include facility scheduling, coordination of maintenance activities, monitoring and reporting on expenditures, and performing inspections.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) Top Facilities Management Officer (E1)
N/A - (IC4) Director, Facilities Management (M4)
Building/Facilities Manager II - Non-Mgmnt Stream (IC3) N/A - (M3)
Building/Facilities Manager I - Non-Mgmnt Stream (IC2) Building/Facilities Manager II - Supervising (M2)
Facilities Associate (IC1) Building/Facilities Manager I - Supervising (MC1)
  Facilities Coordinator (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Campus Planning and Design

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for supporting campus planning functions for the university as well as contributing to physical design and architecture needs of the university. Duties include establishing standards for campus design and architecture activities. Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility analysis and planning for projects, developing and disseminating planning policies, and preparing requests for proposals. Employees may develop area plans, land use studies, and campus zoning maps. Employees may analyze the impact of campus activities on historic preservation, transportation, sustainability/environment, demographics, and economy, to include consultation related to architectural context. Employees may collect data and identify trends for long-term planning.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) University Architect (M4)
Campus Planning Manager (IC3) Director, Campus Planning and Design (M3)
Campus Planner II (IC2) N/A - (M2)
Campus Planner I (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  Estimator (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Campus Police - Administrative

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for administrative oversight of law enforcement and related safety and security activities, interfacing with other departments and agencies, planning and implementing departmental initiatives, and oversight of reporting and compliance activities.  Employees may also assume command or patrol and response functions of certain types of incidents and events.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) Chief of Police (M4)
N/A - (IC3) Police Captain (M3)
N/A - (IC2) Lieutenant (M2)
N/A - (IC1) Sergeant (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Campus Police - Operational

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for law enforcement, policy enforcement, and safety and security activities within the designated jurisdiction.  Duties include coordinating or performing the duties of a campus Police Officer or Security Officer such as patrol and response, crime prevention, investigations, education, training, regulatory enforcement, security, access control, traffic control, and other public safety functions.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
Corporal (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Police Detective (IC3) N/A - (M3)
Master Patrol Officer (IC2) Manager, Security Operations (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  Special Police Officer - Collective Bargaining Agreement (SS3)  
Police Dispatcher - Collective Bargaining Agreement (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Carpentry

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using different types of materials. Duties include following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Employees may study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) Supervisor, Carpentry (M1)
  Carpenter II (SS3)  
Carpenter I (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Community Response

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for providing services and delivering resources to the university community for victims of crimes. Employees in this sub-family are also responsible for planning, training, and education, with the goal of enhancing the safety of the community. Responsibilities can include crisis response, case management, coordinating resources, outreach to victims, and community training and education. 

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Prevention and Response Associate II (IC3) Director, Advocacy and Support (M3)
Prevention and Response Associate I (IC2) Assistant Director, Advocacy and Support (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Construction and Development Management

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for implementing, organizing, and directing construction and development activities pertaining to existing and proposed buildings and space of the university. Duties may include developing project plans for new developments and managing design, construction, schedule, and project budgets. Employees are also responsible for managing contractors and/or service providers and adopting appropriate project controls.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) Top Construction Management Officer (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Construction Project Manager II (IC3) N/A (M3)
Construction Project Manager I (IC2) N/A - (M2)
Construction Project Associate (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  Construction Project Coordinator (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Custodial

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of interior areas on campus. Duties include planning, monitoring or participating in general classroom or building cleaning, bathroom cleaning and sanitation, and simple floor care. Employees may involve trash and recycling material removal and room set-up. Non-supervisory staff are covered by SEIU collective bargaining agreement.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  Crew Leader - Collective Bargaining Agreement (SS3)  
Service Worker II - Collective Bargaining Agreement (SS2)
Service Worker I - Collective Bargaining Agreement (SS1)
Customer Service

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for assisting with facilities requests. Duties include providing customer service, determining the severity of requests, and creating work orders. Employees may schedule responses and follow up to ensure that needs have been met.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) Manager, Facilities Customer Service (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
Expeditor (SS2)
Facilities Customer Service Representative (SS1)
Electrical

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for assembling, installing, and testing electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. Duties include following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Employees may diagnose malfunctioning systems and inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Master Electrician (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) Supervisor, Electrical (M1)
  Electrician II (SS3)  
Electrician I (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Engineering

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing, evaluating, reviewing, and inspecting new construction and renovations of university infrastructure, including buildings and laboratories. Duties may include managing, planning, and coordinating activities associated with physical assets and security conditions of facilities.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) Executive Director, Engineering (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Engineer II (IC3) N/A - (M3)
Engineer I (IC2) Manager, Engineering (M2)
N/A - (IC1) Supervisor, Engineering (M1)
  Environmental System Technician (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Events

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for executing and coordinating university events and functions for a wide variety of causes. Duties include managing logistics, including scheduling speakers and presenters, tracking registrations, and coordinating with venues and technicians.  Employees may calculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to, publicize events, and manage inventory.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
Top Events & Venues Officer (E2)
N/A - (IC5) Assistant Vice President, University Events (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Event Planner III (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) Manager, Events (M2)
Event Planner II (IC1) Supervisor, Events (M1)
  Event Planner I (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
Event Assistant (SS1)
General Security

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for providing general security to buildings and equipment for the campus community, not involving law enforcement responsibilities. Duties include unarmed patrols and monitoring or controlling access to university buildings.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) Manager, Physical Security (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
Building Access Monitor (SS1)
General Trades

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for the routine and general maintenance of all campus facilities. Duties include basic maintenance and repair, which may include light carpentry work, installation of drywall, light masonry, painting, locksmithing, appliance maintenance, light welding, pest control, and sign fabrication. Individuals classified as trades workers typically practice a specialty/craft.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
Zone Lead (IC2) N/A - (M2)
Trade Lead (IC1) Supervisor, Trades - (M1)
  Trades Worker II (SS3)  
Trades Worker I (SS2)
Trades Helper (SS1)
Landscaping/Grounds

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for maintaining a high standard of appearance, cleanliness, and safety of campus grounds. Duties include grounds and irrigation system maintenance, landscape design and installation, snow removal, and emergency response such as cleaning up storm damage.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  House Assistant (SS3)  
Landscape Gardener - Collective Bargaining Agreement (SS2)
Groundsperson - Collective Bargaining Agreement (SS1)
Life Safety

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for the installation and maintenance of the university's life safety systems which include smoke detection, fire sprinklers, and fire extinguishers.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) Manager, Life Safety Trades (M2)
N/A - (IC1) Supervisor, Life Safety Trades (M1)
  Life Safety Technician II (SS3)  
Life Safety Technician I (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Materials Management

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for supply chain management. Duties include managing inventory controls. Employees may track inventory, provide for warehousing, work with vendors, and ensure shipping and receiving of campus property, goods, and equipment.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
Materials Management Specialist II (IC1) Supervisor, Materials Management (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
Materials Management Specialist I (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Multiple Functions

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for managing multiple functions or subfamilies within the job family, typically reserved for senior leadership positions with oversight and responsibility for a large organization within a division.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
Safety and Facilities Executive II (E2)
N/A - (IC5) Safety and Facilities Executive I (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Plumbing

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal. Duties include following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Employees may review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details, assess material and equipment needs, establish the sequence of pipe installations, and plan installation around obstructions.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
N/A - (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) N/A - (M2)
Master Plumber (IC1) Supervisor, Plumbing (M1)
  Plumber II (SS3)  
Plumber I (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Property/Real Estate Management

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for the management of a property or campus. Key responsibilities include supervising the facilities inspections and maintenance activities of assigned portfolios and recommending annual operating and capital budgets. Employees may perform property manager functions for leased university properties. Employees may manage the university’s investment real estate portfolio.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
Associate Vice President, Real Estate
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
Real Estate Director (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Property Manager II (IC3) N/A - (M3)
Property Manager I (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Safety and Emergency Management

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for planning and coordinating emergency response strategies for the university community. Duties include planning for and coordinating the response to various emergency scenarios, managing the emergency communication notification systems and supplies, developing protocols for implementing response plans when appropriate, community engagement and training, and alerting the campus community in times of emergency.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Emergency Management Administrator (IC3) Director, Emergency Management (M3)
N/A - (IC2) Assistant Director, Emergency Management (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  Emergency Management Coordinator (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Safety and Emergency Response

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for environmental safety compliance and program management, as well as emergency response and individual safety. Duties include developing and implementing institution safety policy and training programs; communicating with government regulators; monitoring the use of potentially hazardous materials; responding to various emergency scenarios; and establishing risk assessments. Employees are also responsible for a variety of safety oversight services, which include hazardous materials management, hazardous waste disposal, chemical safety, radiation safety, environmental safety, biosafety, and industrial hygiene.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Health & Safety Specialist II (IC3) Director, Health & Safety (M3)
Health & Safety Specialist I (IC2) Manager, Health & Safety (M2)
N/A - (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  Health & Safety Inspector (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Sustainability

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for planning, facilitating implementation, and measuring the university’s sustainability agenda related to environment, equity, and resilience in business practice and campus and community engagement. Employees lead the strategy and branding for the university on sustainability, manage internal and external stakeholder engagement through input to university decisions and plans related to sustainability (e.g. input to dining RFP, ESG commitments, etc.), and conduct communications and outreach into the GW community for behaviors and participation in sustainability programs that contribute to a culture of sustainability and sustainability outcomes. Employees may perform activities that support the sustainability objectives through implementation. Duties include collaboration among departments and divisions, research, analysis, identification of best practice, and performance monitoring.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
Sustainability Officer III (IC4) Director, Sustainability (M4)
Sustainability Officer II (IC3) N/A - (M3)
Sustainability Officer I (IC2) N/A - (M2)
N/A - (IC1) Manager, Sustainability (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)
Transportation

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for transporting university equipment, supplies, materials, and passengers and providing the shuttle services that serve the university’s three main campuses. Duties may include the pick-up and delivery of materials; driving and chauffeuring; receiving, checking, and storing of materials; and basic maintenance of vehicles. Duties also include the management of those functions. Drivers and Driver-Helper in Operations are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
N/A - (IC4) N/A - (M4)
Assistant Supervisor, Transportation (IC3) Director, Transportation (M3)
N/A - (IC2) Manager, Transportation (M2)
Driver, Heavy - CBA (IC1) Supervisor, Transportation (M1)
  Driver - CBA (SS3)  
Driver-Helper - CBA (SS2)
Escort / Driver (SS1)
Venue Management

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for managing the operations of key university venues which require scheduling of major events, coordination with university event staff, ticketing operations, traffic management, and overall seamless execution of onsite venue operations.

    N/A - (E4)
N/A - (E3)
N/A - (E2)
N/A - (IC5) N/A - (E1)
Venue Operations Specialist (IC4) Director, Venue (M4)
Senior Venue Operations Associate (IC3) N/A - (M3)
N/A - (IC2) Manager, Venue (M2)
Venue Operations Associate (IC1) N/A - (M1)
  N/A - (SS3)  
N/A - (SS2)
N/A - (SS1)