Deputy Chief Facilities Executive

Los Angeles Unified School District

2d • $240,277 - $299,356 • Onsite

About The Position

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 520,000 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.

The Facilities Services Division is responsible for the execution of the District's school construction bond programs, the maintenance and operations of schools, the utilization of existing assets, and master planning for future capital projects.

Currently the District comprises:

710 square miles with more than 21,000 buildings totaling more than 75 million square feet.
Total student enrollment including Adult Education is over 570,000.
More than 1,400 schools and centers.

For more information about the department, please visit: Facilities Services Division

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in architecture, engineering, facilities planning, or construction management.
• Courses in business administration, public relations, accounting, school finance, personnel management, and communications are preferable.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience managing large program/projects that involved the construction of new facilities, or the planning and coordination of capital projects and/or facilities maintenance and/or operations with at least five years of executive or management experience managing projects/programs of construction value in excess of $200 million.
• A valid California Driver License
• Use of an automobile

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with public/private ventures in the construction industry
• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering
• A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers
• A valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
• A valid Certification of Project Management Professionals (PMPs) or Program Management Professionals (PgMPs) by the Project Management Institute
• A valid Certificate of Registration as a licensed architect by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief Facilities Executive by planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the activities of the Facilities Services Division and participating in the planning and implementation of policies and programs of the District at the executive level.
• Directs and reviews the administration and operation of the Facilities Services Division through directors and staff personnel.
• Represents the District in meetings with contractors, public agencies, community groups, and others.
• Interprets and explains school utilization policies, school modernization funding, and building and maintenance program regulations and procedures to Board members, parents, community representatives, school administrators, the press and others.
• Directs and reviews personnel management, including training, safety, evaluation and discipline.
• Reviews and prepares Board reports and correspondence, often with major legal and financial significance.
• Evaluates records and report systems and makes or recommends improvements.

Benefits

• Choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.
• Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Executive employees enjoy 24 days of paid vacation each year.
• Full-time employees receive 13 paid days off each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive