Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for
contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and service
providers to increase competitiveness of the small business enterprise. -
Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations,
education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable
to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Procurement Services and the Facilities Services
Division. -
Meets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job
placement and apprenticeship enrollment for “We Build” graduates on Los Angeles Unified School
District projects. -
Monitors the “We Build” Program’s training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career
Education Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress,
training track, and attendance records. -
Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions,
community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the
school building construction program and procurement services process including “We Build”
students and graduates. -
Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants.
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Represents the District’s Small Business Enterprise at community events and meetings to provide
information to prospective employers, small business owners, and other participants about eligibility
requirements, training curriculum, business and contracting opportunities, and construction career
opportunities with the District. -
Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD’s Small Business and Contractor Academy
programs. -
Assists small businesses with navigating the certification process and working with offices within
LAUSD to obtain information on upcoming bidding opportunities. -
Provides information and written reports to Small Business Supervisors for presentations before the
Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other audiences. -
Performs other relevant duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public
administration, business administration, or related field.-
OR, Candidates without the degree specified may be allowed to compensate experience on a year-for year
basis for up to 2 years
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Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in a public or private agency related to
performing field work for community-based organizations, coordinating with contractors in small
business workforce development, including pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship trainings and
compliance with state-mandates apprenticeship placements and requirements.
Knowledge/Skills:
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Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training programs
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Procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union’s apprenticeship program
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Available workforce development resources
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Potential employment barriers
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All applicable laws, regulations, and codes related to the Small Business Administration and
apprenticeship employment -
Principles and practices of the construction and goods and service industry
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Excellent communication skills
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Assimilating information from various sources
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Working effectively with various diverse groups
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Compliance and Collaboration
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Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
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Preparing presentations
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A valid California Driver’s License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required
Benefits
Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.
If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.
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Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.
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Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.
