What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Specialist position at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)?
We're hiring! Looking for two Design Specialists to join our Facilities Planning & Design team that are committed to creative problem solving and working with several stakeholders to continue to improve our beautiful schools in the District!
Responsibilities
- Develop and revise the Education Specifications that are applied to projects portfolio-wide to standardize design elements
- Provide a critical design lens to review multiple projects at each design milestone
- Attend FF&E reviews
- Work with Project Coordinators, Specialists, and Design-Build Teams to enhance and improve the design of projects using creative problem solving
- Engage with several stakeholders and outside agencies on design
Qualifications
Design and/or construction background
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
Works well in team environment