Job Order Contracting Specialist I

*Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)* *Job Order Contracting Specialist I * *$42.
60-$52.
83/hr.
* *Apply at www.
lausdjobs.
org* *LA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A Job Order Contracting Specialist I* The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team in the capacity of a Job Order Contracting Specialist I, who will review and support JOC Program activities during the procurement, pre-construction, and close-out phases liaising between contracts and construction in order to enforce JOC Legislation and Public Contract Code.
*The Job Order Contracting Specialist I is responsible for:* * Assists in the review and approval of Job Order initiation Form requests relative to the work proposed and determines if the project meets the criteria for JOC use.
* Reviews and analyzes scopes of work, architectural or engineering drawings and sketches, contractor proposals, and job estimates.
* Validates contractor cost proposals against scope of work and fair cost estimates.
* Attends joint-scope meetings with the Owner Authorized Representative and Contractor.
* Provides justifications and recommendations to contractors when proposals exceed the independent cost estimates for cost-savings analysis.
* Conducts close-out actions and verifications for individual job orders and the master JOC contract.
* Participates and provides technical feedback at pre-bid, post-bid, and job-site meetings.
* Monitors projects in Construction Task Catalog and internal District databases for tracking and compliance purposes.
* Coordinates resolutions to procurement and pre-construction project issues in accordance with the Program requirements, District policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
* Conducts trainings for JOC owner authorized representative certifications and presentations to District staff and contractors related to the JOC policies, procedures, and statutory/legislative requirements.
* Attends meetings and acts as a liaison on behalf of the JOC Contracts Unit.
* Assists in responding to internal and outside audits and performs validation of job order projects relative to audit or management requests.
* May participate in meetings related to contractor prequalification as it relates to contractors’ performance of the work or evaluations received from end-users of projects.
*Minimum Requirements:* *Education: *Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
*Experience:* Two years of craft experience performing a specific specialty/trade above the journey level.
*Special: *A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
*Special Physical Requirement:* Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull.
*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: Two weeks of paid vacation to start.
Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
*Application Process:* *To be officially considered for this opportunity, please apply on our website www.
lausdjobs.
org* Click the Apply button at the bottom left corner of this page and log into the application management system; then, (1) click on the education and experience tabs and complete the requested information; (2) click on the Questionnaires tab and complete the questionnaires; and (3) submit your application by clicking on the Submit Application button in the last tab of the application wizard to complete the process.
*DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?* Please email us at helpmeapply@lausd.
net to get assistance with the application process.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $42.
60 - $52.
83 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Shift: * 8 hour shift Work setting: * In-person Education: * Bachelor's (Required) License/Certification: * California Drivers License (Required) Work Location: In person