Assistant Director of Facilities
Garden Grove Unified School District, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641
About The Job
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
SIX (6) MONTHS
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT
Job Summary: Under administrative direction, assists in planning, developing, and directing the district's Capital Facilities Program.
Essential Duties
Assists in the planning, directing, and overseeing the district's Capital Facilities Program.
Monitors and reviews departmental budgets, recommends departmental needs, and approves work requisitions and expenditures for all areas within scope of responsibility.
Assists in the development of the Capital Facilities Program budget including reporting of expenditures to district administration and state and local agencies.
Reviews, designs, plans, and estimates specifications and submittals for completeness and conformance with district standards, district direction, and contract documents.
Develops and updates Facilities Educational Specifications and Materials Standards.
Prepares responses to and defenses of construction claims and litigation.
Prepares and updates contract agreements to ensure they are current and pertinent for varied types of projects.
Prepares and monitors the Capital Facilities Program and operating budgets, including support for obtaining funding.
Coordinates construction activities by making onsite inspections of work to ensure that projects conform to established schedules and approved policies and procedures; investigates and approves requests for construction modifications and time extensions.
Oversees all site moves required to accommodate construction activities.
Ensures that contractors and construction managers are maintaining safe work sites and practices and that the needs of the students, teachers and administrative staff at the school sites are being protected.
Communicates with employees, consultants and representatives of public agencies regarding planning requirements, schedules, job walks, and issues.
Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and makes recommendations for professional services contracts.
Interprets and applies California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines.
Develops and directs the preparation of reports.
Establishes and maintains liaison with vendors, engineers, architects, contractors, school district administrators, and state officials.
Attends and represents the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepares and delivers oral presentations as requested.
Education and Experience Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of experience, equivalent to full-time work, in California educational facilities planning and construction, three years of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity, are required. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Experience working with or for school districts, colleges, and/or universities is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Project Management is desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
LICENSE Must maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (dated within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of general management and supervision.
Principles and practices of managing large, complex construction and repair programs from project inception to completion.
Current regulations, methods, materials, costs, and equipment used in construction.
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations as it relates to construction of facilities.
School district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
School facilities funding sources and funding application procedures.
Characteristics and cost of various methods of construction, architectural features, and building design.
Regulations and requirements for Prevailing Wage.
Safety laws and regulations as it relates to construction.
Legal requirements for bid specifications.
Research techniques and procedures.
Spreadsheets, project management and planning software to produce charts, graphs, and tables.
Public speaking techniques.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Construction scheduling and estimating.
Architectural drawings and various plans.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability To
Perform a wide variety of complex and technical duties related to the district's facilities planning.
Prepare and review budget reports for large and diversified departments.
Read, interpret and work from drawings, blueprints plans, specifications, and schematics.
Accurately estimate material and labor costs.
Layout, schedule, direct and control a large, complex Capital Facilities Program.
Establish and maintain safe working conditions.
Resolve conflicts and competing priorities.
Manage, supervise, evaluate and train others.
Create and maintain computerized records and prepare oral and written reports.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Benefits
Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
Up to 14 paid holidays per year
Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
Social Security coverage
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
Life Insurance for the employee
Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)
Non-Discrimination Statement Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Director of Personnel Services, Chris Francis, at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.
Application Procedures Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us. Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.
Veteran’s Credit: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management. In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter. A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.
Hiring Procedures Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All Classified Management will serve a twelve (12) month probation.
Examination for Tuberculosis Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.
Fingerprinting All new employees will be fingerprinted.
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SIX (6) MONTHS
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT
Job Summary: Under administrative direction, assists in planning, developing, and directing the district's Capital Facilities Program.
Essential Duties
Assists in the planning, directing, and overseeing the district's Capital Facilities Program.
Monitors and reviews departmental budgets, recommends departmental needs, and approves work requisitions and expenditures for all areas within scope of responsibility.
Assists in the development of the Capital Facilities Program budget including reporting of expenditures to district administration and state and local agencies.
Reviews, designs, plans, and estimates specifications and submittals for completeness and conformance with district standards, district direction, and contract documents.
Develops and updates Facilities Educational Specifications and Materials Standards.
Prepares responses to and defenses of construction claims and litigation.
Prepares and updates contract agreements to ensure they are current and pertinent for varied types of projects.
Prepares and monitors the Capital Facilities Program and operating budgets, including support for obtaining funding.
Coordinates construction activities by making onsite inspections of work to ensure that projects conform to established schedules and approved policies and procedures; investigates and approves requests for construction modifications and time extensions.
Oversees all site moves required to accommodate construction activities.
Ensures that contractors and construction managers are maintaining safe work sites and practices and that the needs of the students, teachers and administrative staff at the school sites are being protected.
Communicates with employees, consultants and representatives of public agencies regarding planning requirements, schedules, job walks, and issues.
Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and makes recommendations for professional services contracts.
Interprets and applies California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines.
Develops and directs the preparation of reports.
Establishes and maintains liaison with vendors, engineers, architects, contractors, school district administrators, and state officials.
Attends and represents the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepares and delivers oral presentations as requested.
Education and Experience Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of experience, equivalent to full-time work, in California educational facilities planning and construction, three years of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity, are required. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Experience working with or for school districts, colleges, and/or universities is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Project Management is desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
LICENSE Must maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (dated within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of general management and supervision.
Principles and practices of managing large, complex construction and repair programs from project inception to completion.
Current regulations, methods, materials, costs, and equipment used in construction.
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations as it relates to construction of facilities.
School district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
School facilities funding sources and funding application procedures.
Characteristics and cost of various methods of construction, architectural features, and building design.
Regulations and requirements for Prevailing Wage.
Safety laws and regulations as it relates to construction.
Legal requirements for bid specifications.
Research techniques and procedures.
Spreadsheets, project management and planning software to produce charts, graphs, and tables.
Public speaking techniques.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Construction scheduling and estimating.
Architectural drawings and various plans.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability To
Perform a wide variety of complex and technical duties related to the district's facilities planning.
Prepare and review budget reports for large and diversified departments.
Read, interpret and work from drawings, blueprints plans, specifications, and schematics.
Accurately estimate material and labor costs.
Layout, schedule, direct and control a large, complex Capital Facilities Program.
Establish and maintain safe working conditions.
Resolve conflicts and competing priorities.
Manage, supervise, evaluate and train others.
Create and maintain computerized records and prepare oral and written reports.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Benefits
Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
Up to 14 paid holidays per year
Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
Social Security coverage
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
Life Insurance for the employee
Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)
Non-Discrimination Statement Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Director of Personnel Services, Chris Francis, at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.
Application Procedures Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us. Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.
Veteran’s Credit: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management. In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter. A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.
Hiring Procedures Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All Classified Management will serve a twelve (12) month probation.
Examination for Tuberculosis Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.
Fingerprinting All new employees will be fingerprinted.
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