Small Business Specialist

The Tsui Group•Los Angeles, CA

16h•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Small Business Specialist for a large educational client within Los Angeles County. This role involves assisting in the development, marketing, and execution of seminars and symposiums to enhance the competitiveness of small businesses. The specialist will provide information on procurement policies and procedures for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), facilitate job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for program graduates, and monitor training programs. Additionally, the role requires developing partnerships with various organizations to support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services, referring participants to social services, representing the District at community events, maintaining a calendar for contractor academy programs, assisting small businesses with certification and bidding opportunities, and preparing reports for presentations.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years full-time paid 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.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training program knowledge.
Knowledge of procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union's apprenticeship program.
Knowledge of available workforce development resources.
Knowledge of potential employment barriers.
Knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations, and codes related to the Small Business Administration and apprenticeship employment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of the construction and goods and service industry.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to assimilate information from various sources.
Ability to work effectively with various diverse groups.
Ability to ensure compliance and collaboration.
Detail-oriented and ability to design promotional materials.
Ability to prepare presentations.
A valid California Driver's License for use of an automobile as traveling will be required.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and services 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.
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.