Associate Project Engineer II

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INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring  vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners.  Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of  education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for  the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with  over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Project Execution Branch of the Facilities Services Division is responsible for the construction of new schools and repair and modernization of existing schools as part of a multi-year bond funded capital improvement program. The branch is dedicated to ensuring that existing campuses are modernized and repaired in support of the education and safety of our students and staff utilizing cost efficient and sustainable materials. Candidates who are selected for the position of Associate Project Engineer I will receive mentoring and job training in school building construction management from top-level LAUSD project managers. Incumbents will develop a knowledge of LAUSD construction and engineering methods and will be able to perform a range of field and office tasks. For more information about the Facilities Services Division, please visit http://www.laschools.org.

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: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. 
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Associate Project Engineer II performs a variety of technical engineering assistance duties related to construction project activities of gradually increasing scope and complexity with increasing requirements of initiative and independence of action. Typical duties include but are not limited to evaluating and analyzing contract documents and as-built drawings for soundness of engineering methods, accuracy of calculations, potential constructability issues, and compliance with applicable requirements and District standards; reviewing contractor baseline and monthly progress schedules to identify potential issues during the pre-construction phase; providing support during the negotiation of change orders and cost estimates; providing support to closeout staff by evaluating closeout documents for accuracy and compliance to Division of the State Architect (DSA) standards; and inputting and processing project related documentation using project management software.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, in architecture; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, or environmental engineering; or construction management.

Experience:
Two years of experience assisting with construction project activities in a public works, educational, or commercial building program.

Special:
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) certificate is preferable.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be committed to and have knowledge of concepts in the field of construction project management. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn established policies, procedures, and methods from others and apply this knowledge in the workplace. He or she will be diligent and detail-oriented in the performance of assigned tasks and will be ready to provide technical assistance to project team members as needed. Possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate and/or Construction Manager-in-Training certificate is preferred.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a 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/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or 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.

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.

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