What do you value in your next job?
At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.
Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability
We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.
Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.
Safety
We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.
OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a
Planner-Scheduler (Construction Management).
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involving the scheduling of major OC San wastewater treatment and collection systems construction and maintenance projects; manages field contractors’ schedules to evaluate contractor performance against established standards; establishes clear specifications and enforcement provisions with contractors by placing schedule performance and proof of impact on the contractors; analyzes and monitors time impact delays, determines compensability to the contractor, and the impact on current projects and general operations; and performs duties as assigned.
The Planner-Scheduler:
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Prepares and analyzes construction schedules and cost reports to determine feasibility of proposed schedules; distributes progress evaluations to project managers and engineers.
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Reviews and analyzes monthly construction schedule updates and progress payments; monitors actual progress versus planned progress, provides exception reporting, and recommends action steps to resolve issues.
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Acts as a liaison on scheduling matters between different OC San divisions and departments; coordinates construction project schedules to minimize the impacts on wastewater facilities and systems operations due to planned construction projects.
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Reviews baseline schedules and design submittals prior to bid to ensure scope is achievable in the time stipulated; identifies the critical path of the project and work sequencing; creates preliminary construction schedules during project planning phases.
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Reviews contract change orders and provides recommendations on issues involving construction delays.
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Performs project schedule delay impact analysis of project schedule changes; assesses chronology of events and reviews project delays to determine compensable and non-compensable claims.
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Attends contractor meetings; provides schedule risk analysis; assists with establishing schedule milestones for assigned projects and recommends key performance indicators required for Project Management Office reporting; participates in the development and implementation of standards used; researches and recommends quality improvement standards.
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Performs duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds.
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Mobility to work in changing site conditions; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend.
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Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
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Vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress.
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Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
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Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
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Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS-
Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
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Field work with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, and vibration.
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Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
OTHER REQUIRMENTS-
Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered “at-will”, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve “at-will” and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.
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Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
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Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
OTHER INFORMATION
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:
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Verification/Reference from current and past employers
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Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.
Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.
OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
