Salary : $120,640.00 – $161,657.60 Annually
Location : Glendale, CA
Job Type: PROMOTIONAL (PERMANENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Job Number: 2262
Department: Facilities Planning, Design & Construction
Opening Date: 06/30/2023
Closing Date: 7/24/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Manages, plans, designs, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, inspects, and implements the renovation, modernization, and new construction projects for District buildings, grounds, and related facilities.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. Only current permanent employees in the Classified service of the Glendale Unified School District qualify to apply.
CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time management position, with full benefits, at the Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Department. Work locations are district-wide, as required.
Email and/or phone calls are the primary forms of communication related to the recruitment and hiring processes. Paper notices are no longer mailed out.
Examples of Duties
Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net > Departments > Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Job Descriptions.
-Field and office responsibilities to coordinate the district’s facility renovation, modernization, and new construction programs. Activities include analyzing needs and recommending building programs and priorities.
-Coordinates the planning for facility renovation, modernization, and new construction projects with the Facilities Maintenance Department, to ensure the compatibility of new or renovated facilities with existing structures.
-Coordinates activities associated with the construction of new schools and additions to existing schools, renovations of and improvements to existing structures and temporary classroom buildings, moving and demolition of buildings, and use of existing facilities until project completion.
-Monitors and evaluates construction progress to ensure adherence to time schedules, that proper procedures are followed, and work is performed according to standards. Assures that shop drawings and material submittals are processed on a timely basis.
-Monitors enforcement of contracts; reviews contractor’s request for reduction in retention amounts; reviews and monitors liquidated damages; reviews and approves contractor’s monthly payment request and reviews contractor’s final payment requests.
-Serves as district liaison to architects, engineers, inspectors, contracted project/construction managers, and sub-contractors and ensures that services are being adequately provided.
-Performs architectural drafting and design for planning, layout, and detailing improvements for building and grounds.
-Prepares a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to the facilities functions of the district. Organizes and maintains records of plans and specifications.
-Attends a variety of staff and management meetings as required to provide assigned services to the district.
-Perform related work as required.
Employment Standards
Minimum Requirements:
-Four years of field experience in the management of construction, renovation, repair and maintenance of buildings, equipment and facilities.
-Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in construction engineering, construction management, construction inspection architecture, or related field or any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying.
License or Certificate:
Positions in this classification require the use of personal transportation, and the possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Also, the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.
Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
Examination Process
To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments > Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities. Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1256.
Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. Resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form.
A review of applicants’ experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.
Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range.
Probationary period: One year.
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District’s Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1416, heulmessekian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Benefits for permanent employees who work 4 or more hours per day include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maximum health and welfare employer contribution is $34,113.00 annually.
Salary: The beginning salary is shown on each examination announcement. New employees start at the first step. Employees with satisfactory service receive salary increases upon completion of their probationary period and at one-year intervals thereafter, up to the maximum rate.
Holidays: Regular classified employees are entitled to pay for authorized holidays, provided they were in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday.
Sick Leave: One day of sick leave earned per month, accumulation is unlimited.
Retirement: All new employees who work half time or more must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the Federal Social Security program. Contributions are withheld from salary. Employees may become eligible for retirement at age 50 with a minimum of five years service.
Application Process: Applications are accepted on line at www.gusd.net and must be complete, contain all required documents and information, and be received (not postmarked) on or before the deadline. Applications may be rejected for any reason including, but not limited to, the following: late, incomplete or illegible materials; previous dismissal from the classified service; conviction of certain offenses; false, misleading statements or omissions of information on application materials. No additional information will be accepted after the final filing date listed.
Examination Process: A review of the applicants’ experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the district will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination process will consist of one or more related test parts covering any subject matter appropriate to the duties of the position. Qualified applicants will be advised of the test components and weights prior to the administration of the first test part.
Eligibility List: Candidates successfully completing all phases of the application and examination procedure will be ranked on the appropriate eligibility list according to their total examination scores. This list is normally in effect for one year.
Classification: When a vacant position is to be filled, the top three reachable ranks from the eligibility list are contacted for employment interviews. The supervisor of the vacant position will interview those candidates and may make a selection from any one of them. Depending on the vacancy, current employees in the same classification who have a transfer request on file, may also be interviewed. New employees must serve a six-month or one-year probationary period, depending on the classification involved.
Fingerprint Requirement: California state law requires that all classified employees be fingerprinted. Candidates are responsible for paying the fees.
Certificate of Tuberculosis Examination: New employees must furnish proof that within the last 60 days they have had a Mantoux tuberculin skin test.
Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the actual examination process. Requests must be made at the time of application.
Physical Examination: As a condition of employment, all prospective new hires must receive District approval relating to their fitness to work based on a physical examination and laboratory tests, which include a urinalysis. The urinalysis includes a drug screening. These tests must be given by a District-approved physician.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training (AB1432): As a state requirement, all prospective employees of the district are required to complete the Mandated Reported Educators Training course, prior to their start date of employment. The training must also be completed annually thereafter.
Veterans Preference: Five additional points of credit are added in entry-level examinations to the final passing score of qualified veterans showing 30 days or more service during time of war (10 points for disabled veterans) upon presentation of proof of veterans’ status (Form DD-214). This evidence must be presented during the examination procedure. No credit will be given after this period.
Reminder: All current employees are reminded that in order to promote, an application must be filed during the filing period, tests must be taken, and passed. Permanent employees interested in a transfer must file a transfer request form.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract or offer of employment. Any provision contained herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice. Applicants should rely only on the official GUSD web site and bulletins for accurate and reliable information. GUSD is not responsible for inaccurate and outdated information appearing on unauthorized web sites or in other publications such as those of employment agencies.