Pasadena Unified School District
Procurement & Facilities Contract Specialist (Bond Projects)
Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000/year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!
Job Summary
About the vacancy - This position is a bond funded position, and the length of the assignment is dependent on funding availability.Location: District Service CenterHours/Day: 8 hours/dayDays/Week: 5 days/weekMonths/Year: 12 months/yearUnder the direction of the Administrator, Procurement and Contracts oversees the planning, direction and administration of purchasing services and facilities contracts administration. Working closely with the Director of Facilities, coordinates, manages and conducts facilities, maintenance and public works bid process. Oversees the implementation, maintenance, training and ongoing updates of Procurement, Requisitions-online, Material Management and Financial Automated Systems.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, merchandising, public administration or a related discipline.Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, responsible, experience in procurement and contract administration. At least two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years. Experience in the areas of construction services, public work bids/contracts and/or maintenance and operations bid process is highly desirable. Experience and/or advanced coursework in facility planning, construction, maintenance contracting, Public Works contracts, knowledge of information technology and financial procurement inventory management automated systems are highly desirable. Experience in a California K-12 or Community College public school agency is highly desirable.Substituting experience for the required education: This position requires a minimum of 3 years experience with an awarded bachelor's degree. To substitute additional experience for the required bachelor's degree, candidates must provide a document highlighting their experience based on the options below. In this document, include the statement: "I request to substitute my additional experience for the education requirements of this position." Indicate which of the above option you are electing to substitute.Awarded high school diploma + 4 additional years' experience (7+ years total)Associates degree + 2 additional years' experience (5+ years total)SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLSPossession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEmployees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of a position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.The application attachments must include:1) Proof of completed education (awarded bachelor's degree)*2) Photo of valid Class 'C' California Driver License is required3) Proof of current automobile insurance is required4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)5) Updated Resume6) Three (3) letters of recommendation, one must be from current or former supervisor*DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)(OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable.(NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable.(NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.> Discounts with PUSD's Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC> District paid life insurance of $10,000> District paid AD&D coverage> Flexible Spending Account> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems> Up to 16 observed holidays per yearDisclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Credit Reporting Act.Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
Job Summary
About the vacancy - This position is a bond funded position, and the length of the assignment is dependent on funding availability.Location: District Service CenterHours/Day: 8 hours/dayDays/Week: 5 days/weekMonths/Year: 12 months/yearUnder the direction of the Administrator, Procurement and Contracts oversees the planning, direction and administration of purchasing services and facilities contracts administration. Working closely with the Director of Facilities, coordinates, manages and conducts facilities, maintenance and public works bid process. Oversees the implementation, maintenance, training and ongoing updates of Procurement, Requisitions-online, Material Management and Financial Automated Systems.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, merchandising, public administration or a related discipline.Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, responsible, experience in procurement and contract administration. At least two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years. Experience in the areas of construction services, public work bids/contracts and/or maintenance and operations bid process is highly desirable. Experience and/or advanced coursework in facility planning, construction, maintenance contracting, Public Works contracts, knowledge of information technology and financial procurement inventory management automated systems are highly desirable. Experience in a California K-12 or Community College public school agency is highly desirable.Substituting experience for the required education: This position requires a minimum of 3 years experience with an awarded bachelor's degree. To substitute additional experience for the required bachelor's degree, candidates must provide a document highlighting their experience based on the options below. In this document, include the statement: "I request to substitute my additional experience for the education requirements of this position." Indicate which of the above option you are electing to substitute.Awarded high school diploma + 4 additional years' experience (7+ years total)Associates degree + 2 additional years' experience (5+ years total)SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLSPossession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEmployees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of a position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.The application attachments must include:1) Proof of completed education (awarded bachelor's degree)*2) Photo of valid Class 'C' California Driver License is required3) Proof of current automobile insurance is required4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)5) Updated Resume6) Three (3) letters of recommendation, one must be from current or former supervisor*DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)(OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable.(NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable.(NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.> Discounts with PUSD's Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC> District paid life insurance of $10,000> District paid AD&D coverage> Flexible Spending Account> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems> Up to 16 observed holidays per yearDisclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Credit Reporting Act.Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.