Small Business Manager

SALARY DETAILS

$125,000.00 - $154,900.00 Yearly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

October 4, 2024 through November 1, 2024.

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 tion with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educatiol centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Facilities Services Division is responsible for the execution of the District’s school construction bond programs for construction projects, the maintenance and operations of schools, and the utilization of existing assets. As part of Facilities Services Division, the Small Business Unit’s mission is to increase the pool of qualified vendors competing for LAUSD procurement opportunities. The Small Business Program provides SBE firms with information and access to compete for goods contracts, architecture, engineering, and professional services contracts; and referral services to technical assistance, financial, bonding and insurance, and certification services that promote the long-term competitive capacity of SBE firms. The unit also coordinates the We Build Pre-Apprenticeship program. For more information about the Small Business Unit, visit our home page at https://www.laschools.org/new-site/small-business/ and https://www.laschools.org/new-site/we-build/ .

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: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Small Business Manager plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of various outreach development programs focused on increasing the contractor and labor pool and improving the process by which outside firms conduct business and obtain school building construction or procurement contracts with the District.

 

For a complete list of job duties, please refer to the class description at: https://www.lausd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=74448&dataid=129977&FileName=cc2195.PDF 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field. 

 

Experience:
Four years of management experience managing business development and outreach, project/program management, financial services, or public and governmental relations activities in a construction, architectural, engineering, public works, or the supplying of goods and services programs.

 

Special:
A valid California Driver License.
Use of an automobile.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing multi-million dollar public works programs; be knowledgeable in federal and State small business guidelines and standards; experience managing workforce development and monitoring local hire programs under a project labor agreement; and an understanding of the barriers affecting small business and local hire participation in public works. Furthermore, the ideal candidate is an organized and solutions driven individual who is able to generate innovative ideas for promoting, developing solutions, and implementing improvements for the program.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring department has requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner.

For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

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.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as recruitment may close without notice. For questions and concerns regarding this recruitment, please contact Henry Vuong at henry.vuong@lausd.net.

 

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