What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities Development and Planning position at Los Angeles County Office of Education?

About the Employer

District Mission: A District that promotes education, pride, and progress. Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Job Summary

Under direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, plans, organizes and coordinates the multi-faceted facilities, acquisition, construction program for the District: to include providing direction to all facilities, acquisition and construction employees, ensuring fiscal accountability and cost effectiveness; and compliance with District, State and Federal requirements regarding facilities, acquisition, construction and finance; and plans, organizes and directs the building maintenance and grounds-keeping operations of the District. Knowledgeable in construction procurement processes and procedures and delivery methods with state, local, federal funds.

Requirements / Qualifications

Documents Required: Ed-Join Application Resume Letter of Introduction/Interest 3 letters of recommendation, within the last 12 months **SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, planning, environmental design, architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field with 5 years of experience in facilities planning which includes 3 years of supervisory experience. A Master’s degree in urban planning or above-mentioned fields is highly desirable. -OR- Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760) 848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. All District employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Applicants should not present proof of vaccination until directed to do so by the District’s Human Resources Office.

Coachella Valley Unified

Application Deadline

4/18/2025 12:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

4/2/2025

Contact

Lorena Gamez
760-848-1091

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$11,532.00 - $14,705.00 Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

Excellent Insurance and Fringe Benefits Package (Step 28 A-F Classified Mgmt. Schedule)

Length of Work Year

12 months/ 8 hours

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Facilities and Planning

Salary : $11,532 - $14,705

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