LAUSD Small Business Specialist

About the role

This is an on-site, long term job located in Southern California. No relocation funds or per diem are provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work for community-based organizations
• Coordinate with contractors in small business workforce development
• Develop and implement pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship trainings
• Ensure compliance with state-mandated apprenticeship placements and requirements
• Utilize available workforce development resources
• Identify and address potential employment barriers
• Understand and apply relevant laws, regulations, and codes related to the Small Business Administration and apprenticeship employment
• Communicate effectively with various diverse groups
• Work collaboratively and adhere to compliance standards
• Manage detailed tasks and design promotional materials
• Prepare presentations
• Hold a valid California Driver’s License for the use of an automobile

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years 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
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field OR candidates without the degree specified may be allowed to compensate experience on a year-for-year basis for up to 2 years

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training programs
• Understanding of procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union’s apprenticeship program
• Availability to travel as part of the job

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to assimilate information from various sources
• Effective working with diverse groups
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative and compliant approach

Pay

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors such as individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

This is an on-site, long term job.

Benefits

No benefits are offered.

Pay

The pay range provided is $103K - $115K.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Simplex Construction Management, Inc. will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Candidates must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Simplex.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Simplex Construction Management, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become property of Simplex.