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Location : Downey, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 000298-2024
Department: DUSD
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/7/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online applications and required transcripts or diploma (desirable at the time of application), letter of introduction, current resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the last two years) will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey
This is a PROMOTIONAL ONLY recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. Promotional examinations shall be restricted to permanent employees of the District who meet the qualifications of the class.
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
The recruitment process will consist of an evaluation of the submitted supplemental evaluation questionnaire and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the week of March 11-29, 2024. Those who pass the oral technical interview and are in the top three ranks will be invited to the final round of interviews tentatively scheduled for March 25-April 5, 2024. All applicants will be notified by email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, maintains the District Master Plan for construction and modernization involving facility planning, design, construction and modernization; coordinates inspections, consults with contractors working on construction projects, and represents the District in such matters; performs management duties including budget development, policy maintenance, public relations, employee supervision and management, and special project analysis.
FUNCTION & DUTIES
Plans, implements, organizes and administers the District's facility renovation, modernization and new construction programs, including analyzing needs and recommending building programs and priorities. E
Directs the design, development, and analysis, of school building construction and modernization projects. E
Coordinates activities associated with the construction of new schools, modernization, and additions to existing schools, renovation of and improvements to existing structures and temporary classroom buildings, moving and demolition of buildings, use of existing facilities, and other matters related to school facilities. E
Serves as liaison with State Department of Education, the Office of Public School Construction, Division of the State Architect, and other governmental agencies. E
Provides technical expertise to the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, regarding assigned functions and participates in the formulation of policies, procedures and programs; advises the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, of unusual trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action. E
Directs the selection of and monitors the work of construction management and project management teams, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, inspectors and others to monitor status, quality and adequacy of a variety of projects. E
Oversees the preparation of construction project specifications and confers with the Director of Purchasing and Warehouse in the development of public works contract bids. E
Determines and oversees eligibility and applies for new constructions, renovation/modernization, and/or reconstruction funds for facility development. E
Directs contractors in the planning of projects and ensures work products for conformity with code regulations, District standards and adherence to blueprints. E
Assures compliance by contractors with construction documents and specifications, approval and reporting of completed punch list(s), and approval of progress payments. E
Supervises the maintenance of construction and modernization project records. E
Coordinates estimates of costs of building and renovation projects in cooperation with technical personnel; monitors costs of construction projects for budget containment. E
Attends meetings to maintain current knowledge of legislation, legal codes and requirements. E
Interviews, selects, trains, evaluates, motivates, counsels and disciplines employees. E
Prepares reports, conducts meetings and makes presentations to the Board of Education, school sites, community and governmental meetings, and other stakeholders. E
Oversees the district's Energy Conservation program. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering, architecture, Facilities Planning, construction management, or other directly related field, and five years' of full-time school district or public agency experience in some phase of architecture, construction, or facilities management. At least two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.
WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor, outdoor, office and shop environment; subject to driving to accomplish duties; subject to noise from equipment operation; subject to dust, dirt, and hazmat exposure.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time; crawling in attics and under structures; bending at the waist; operating a keyboard; pulling and pushing; carrying up to 25 pounds; climbing ladders and working at heights; hearing and speaking to exchange information related to daily work activities and safety issues; and seeing to read meters, and interpret drawings and blueprints, and to observe safety issues.
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Walking over rough and uneven surfaces.
Full-time Management and Confidential Employees earn up to:
The District offers two excellent medical plans, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente; two dental plans, Delta Dental and MetLife SafeGuard; and vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Currently full-time employees (employees working 6 hours or more per day) pay 20% of the premium cost for these plans. All plans are available to the employee and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Retirement benefits include membership in CalPERS (California Public Employee's Retirement System) and Social Security (OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan.
Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union.
Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked not to exceed 48 hours. Further, substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or District health benefits.
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The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and may cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section of the application in order to be considered complete. Resumes are not required or reviewed during the application process; therefore, you must ensure the application is complete.
Did you read and understand this information?
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This position requires the possession of a valid California driver's license. Do you have a VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?
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What is your Driver's License expiration date?
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Describe your experience administering and coordinating the areas of planning, property management, construction/renovation, facilities capital improvement projects, acquisition of facilities, and preventative building maintenance programs. Indicate how these activities were completed in a cost-efficient manner. Also indicate if any of your experience was with a school district or public agency.
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Provide a listing of all of the bond programs you have administered, including the dollar amount involved.
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What steps have you taken to remain current in the areas of construction/renovation and property management, as well as changes made by regulatory agencies? What are those a...
Location : Downey, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 000298-2024
Department: DUSD
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/7/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online applications and required transcripts or diploma (desirable at the time of application), letter of introduction, current resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the last two years) will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey
This is a PROMOTIONAL ONLY recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. Promotional examinations shall be restricted to permanent employees of the District who meet the qualifications of the class.
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
The recruitment process will consist of an evaluation of the submitted supplemental evaluation questionnaire and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the week of March 11-29, 2024. Those who pass the oral technical interview and are in the top three ranks will be invited to the final round of interviews tentatively scheduled for March 25-April 5, 2024. All applicants will be notified by email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, maintains the District Master Plan for construction and modernization involving facility planning, design, construction and modernization; coordinates inspections, consults with contractors working on construction projects, and represents the District in such matters; performs management duties including budget development, policy maintenance, public relations, employee supervision and management, and special project analysis.
FUNCTION & DUTIES
Plans, implements, organizes and administers the District's facility renovation, modernization and new construction programs, including analyzing needs and recommending building programs and priorities. E
Directs the design, development, and analysis, of school building construction and modernization projects. E
Coordinates activities associated with the construction of new schools, modernization, and additions to existing schools, renovation of and improvements to existing structures and temporary classroom buildings, moving and demolition of buildings, use of existing facilities, and other matters related to school facilities. E
Serves as liaison with State Department of Education, the Office of Public School Construction, Division of the State Architect, and other governmental agencies. E
Provides technical expertise to the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, regarding assigned functions and participates in the formulation of policies, procedures and programs; advises the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, of unusual trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action. E
Directs the selection of and monitors the work of construction management and project management teams, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, inspectors and others to monitor status, quality and adequacy of a variety of projects. E
Oversees the preparation of construction project specifications and confers with the Director of Purchasing and Warehouse in the development of public works contract bids. E
Determines and oversees eligibility and applies for new constructions, renovation/modernization, and/or reconstruction funds for facility development. E
Directs contractors in the planning of projects and ensures work products for conformity with code regulations, District standards and adherence to blueprints. E
Assures compliance by contractors with construction documents and specifications, approval and reporting of completed punch list(s), and approval of progress payments. E
Supervises the maintenance of construction and modernization project records. E
Coordinates estimates of costs of building and renovation projects in cooperation with technical personnel; monitors costs of construction projects for budget containment. E
Attends meetings to maintain current knowledge of legislation, legal codes and requirements. E
Interviews, selects, trains, evaluates, motivates, counsels and disciplines employees. E
Prepares reports, conducts meetings and makes presentations to the Board of Education, school sites, community and governmental meetings, and other stakeholders. E
Oversees the district's Energy Conservation program. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Management principles/techniques, including planning, budgeting principles and project management.
- Laws, rules, regulations, Building Codes, policies and procedures pertaining to the construction, repair, and maintenance of school facilities.
- Methods, practices, modern theories, equipment, and materials used in construction, design, maintenance and operations of school facilities.
- Laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous materials.
- Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, Education Code provisions, collective bargaining agreement sections, and Personnel Commission rules.
- Applicable facilities, maintenance and operations requirements.
- Computerized data, information, management, and work order systems.
- Public relations principles.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Supervisory principles and practices.
- Safe working practices and procedures
- Correct English grammar use.
- ABILITY TO:
- Gather, read and analyze data and adopt an effective course of action.
- Read and interpret architectural drawings and blueprints.
- Assemble engineering and construction reports.
- Assemble construction plans, specifications, and schedules.
- Accurately estimate costs of school construction work.
- Exercise good judgment.
- Plan and organize work for self and others.
- Direct, supervise, train, motivate, discipline, and evaluate personnel.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Maintain current knowledge of advances in the field.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Establish a positive and cooperative rapport, and maintain effective relationships with staff, administrators, school and office personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, and related governmental entities.
- Operate motor vehicle safely within California Vehicle Code parameters.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional and responsible.
- Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Be motivated to produce high quality work product.
- Make evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision.
- Accept and carry out responsibility for directions, control and planning.
- Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions, influencing people on a consistent basis.
- Demonstrate leadership to promote positive teamwork.
- Exhibit integrity, ethical behavior and strength of character.
- Work independently and manage time effectively and flexibly to carry out tasks and respond to frequent emergencies.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects.
- Easily adapt to situations and changes.
- Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
- Demonstrate behavior in line with CHARACTER COUNTS! principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering, architecture, Facilities Planning, construction management, or other directly related field, and five years' of full-time school district or public agency experience in some phase of architecture, construction, or facilities management. At least two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.
WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor, outdoor, office and shop environment; subject to driving to accomplish duties; subject to noise from equipment operation; subject to dust, dirt, and hazmat exposure.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time; crawling in attics and under structures; bending at the waist; operating a keyboard; pulling and pushing; carrying up to 25 pounds; climbing ladders and working at heights; hearing and speaking to exchange information related to daily work activities and safety issues; and seeing to read meters, and interpret drawings and blueprints, and to observe safety issues.
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Walking over rough and uneven surfaces.
Full-time Management and Confidential Employees earn up to:
- 22 paid vacation days per year
- 3 paid management compensation days per year
- 14 paid sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
- 13 paid holidays
The District offers two excellent medical plans, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente; two dental plans, Delta Dental and MetLife SafeGuard; and vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Currently full-time employees (employees working 6 hours or more per day) pay 20% of the premium cost for these plans. All plans are available to the employee and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Retirement benefits include membership in CalPERS (California Public Employee's Retirement System) and Social Security (OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan.
Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union.
Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked not to exceed 48 hours. Further, substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or District health benefits.
01
The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and may cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section of the application in order to be considered complete. Resumes are not required or reviewed during the application process; therefore, you must ensure the application is complete.
Did you read and understand this information?
- Yes
- No
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This position requires the possession of a valid California driver's license. Do you have a VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?
- Yes
- No
03
What is your Driver's License expiration date?
04
Describe your experience administering and coordinating the areas of planning, property management, construction/renovation, facilities capital improvement projects, acquisition of facilities, and preventative building maintenance programs. Indicate how these activities were completed in a cost-efficient manner. Also indicate if any of your experience was with a school district or public agency.
05
Provide a listing of all of the bond programs you have administered, including the dollar amount involved.
06
What steps have you taken to remain current in the areas of construction/renovation and property management, as well as changes made by regulatory agencies? What are those a...
