Job Order Contracting Specialist I

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Job Order Contracting Specialist I

$42.60-$52.83/hr.

Apply at www.lausdjobs.org

LA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A Job Order Contracting Specialist I

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team in the capacity of a Job Order Contracting Specialist I, who will review and support JOC Program activities during the procurement, pre-construction, and close-out phases liaising between contracts and construction in order to enforce JOC Legislation and Public Contract Code.

The Job Order Contracting Specialist I is responsible for:

• Assists in the review and approval of Job Order initiation Form requests relative to the work proposed and determines if the project meets the criteria for JOC use.
• Reviews and analyzes scopes of work, architectural or engineering drawings and sketches, contractor proposals, and job estimates.
• Validates contractor cost proposals against scope of work and fair cost estimates.
• Attends joint-scope meetings with the Owner Authorized Representative and Contractor.
• Provides justifications and recommendations to contractors when proposals exceed the independent cost estimates for cost-savings analysis.
• Conducts close-out actions and verifications for individual Job Orders and the master JOC contract.
• Participates and provides technical feedback at pre-bid, post-bid, and job-site meetings.
• Monitors projects in Construction Task Catalog and internal District databases for tracking and compliance purposes.
• Coordinates resolutions to procurement and pre-construction project issues in accordance with the Program requirements, District policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Conducts trainings for JOC owner authorized representative certifications and presentations to District staff and contractors related to the JOC policies, procedures, and statutory/legislative requirements.
• Attends meetings and acts as a liaison on behalf of the JOC Contracts Unit.
• Assists in responding to internal and outside audits and performs validation of Job Order projects relative to audit or management requests.
• May participate in meetings related to contractor prequalification as it relates to contractors’ performance of the work or evaluations received from end-users of projects.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Experience: Two years of craft experience performing a specific specialty/trade above the journey level.

Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

Special Physical Requirement: Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull.

Benefits:

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; 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.

Application Process:

To be officially considered for this opportunity, please apply on our website www.lausdjobs.org

Click the Apply button at the bottom left corner of this page and log into the application management system; then, (1) click on the education and experience tabs and complete the requested information; (2) click on the Questionnaires tab and complete the questionnaires; and (3) submit your application by clicking on the Submit Application button in the last tab of the application wizard to complete the process.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Please email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net to get assistance with the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.60 - $52.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Drivers License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person