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Department or School Site The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Facilities Services Division is
responsible for the execution of the District’s school construction bond
programs, the maintenance and operations of schools, the utilization of
existing assets, and master planning for future capital projects. The Civil
Engineer will be assigned to the Architectural & Engineering Services
Unit (A/E Service) within the Maintenance & Operations Branch. The
Architectural & Engineering Services (A/E Service) within the
Maintenance & Operations Branch has responsibility for all design
activities associated with repair, modernization, and new construction
projects executed by the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles
Unified School District. For more information about the unit, please visit
https://www.laschools.org/new-site/design/
Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California
Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five
years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: up to 13 days.
Job Duties/Responsibilities The Civil Engineer performs Civil Engineering planning and design,
provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned
architects, and consulting engineers on matters related to civil
engineering design, and certifies design plans.
Typical duties include:
Advises, consults with, and gives technical direction to commissioned
architects and structural engineers and their consulting Civil Engineers on
District policies and guides for the design of site development, including
grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drains, and
sewer systems, in the construction of new buildings and the major
alteration of existing building sites.
Provides technical direction to personnel of the Civil Engineering Unit in
the preparation of school site designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
Reviews plans and specifications submitted by commissioned or
consulting Civil Engineers for conformance to District policies and guides,
and for possible conflict with other architectural and engineering
features, and requests necessary revisions.
Submits recommendations for commissioning of Civil Engineers by the
District, evaluates engineers' proposals on scope of work and fees,
reviews engineers' completed work, and recommends payment or
nonpayment of partial and final fees.
Prepares and maintains Civil Engineering standards and specifications to
assure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to
improve the quality and economy of construction, maintenance, and
operation.
Directs site development studies to determine the cost and feasibility of
site grading and street and utility improvements included in conditions for
land acquisitions.
Advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, and
District construction inspectors on Civil Engineering problems
encountered during construction.
Provides professional certification of Civil Engineering designs for
assigned District and commissioned projects.
Conducts research and makes reports on structural systems relative to
Civil Engineering components, installation methods, and their costs.
Confers with and advises District personnel, manufacturers'
representatives, and officials of other public agencies, on matters
pertaining to District Civil Engineering guides.
Provides professional certification of Civil Engineering designs for
assigned District and commissioned projects.
Performs the more difficult Civil Engineering work of the Unit.
Performs related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational
proficiency.
Special:
A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by
the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors,
and Geologists.
A valid California Driver License.
Use of an automobile.
Special Physical Requirement:
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, walk on roofs, and move safely in
partially completed buildings and crawl spaces
Desirable Qualifications We are seeking experienced licensed Civil Engineers with strong oral
and written communication skills. The Civil Engineer is expected to
provide technical direction to District personnel, commissioned
architects, and consulting engineers. The ability to work under minimum
supervision is desired. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess the
ability to effectively and professionally work with District personnel and
contractors in a team setting, handle conflict with professionalism, work
independently, and be flexible under necessary circumstances.
Additional knowledge and abilities of an ideal candidate include:
The ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of:
Principles and standard practices of Civil Engineering
State and local codes pertaining to Civil Engineering features of building
construction and their application
Relationship of Civil Engineering to the other engineering and
architectural features of buildings, including cost and operation
comparisons
AutoCAD or other recognized major computer-aided design software
system Principles of supervision
Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:
Provide technical review and advice tactfully and effectively
Effectively utilize AutoCAD software to create and update civil
engineering plans and designs Comprehend complex plans and
specifications and edit the work of others
Write clear, concise reports and technical descriptions
Work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District
personnel, and representatives of public agencies and utility companies
Supervise effectively
Employment Selection Process Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an
approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your
spam/junk e-mail folder.
We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this
position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring
departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process
in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be
adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. For more
information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the
'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org
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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons
shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing
are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455
for more information.
Additional Posting Information Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment
assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment
process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment
score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top
three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The
hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open
positions in related job classifications.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as recruitment may
close without notice. For questions and concerns regarding this
recruitment, please contact Jason Kim at jason.p.kim@lausd.net
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working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits
discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying
based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/
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more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis
protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any
program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant
assistance.
For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213)
241-7685.
