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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>SALARY DETAILS</b></u></H2> </div><div>$66.73 - $66.73 Hourly</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">APPLICATION FILING DATES</H2> </div><div><p>Application Open Date: 1/21/26</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span><span style="Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="">The Inspec</span></span></span></span><span style=""><span><span style="Calibri', sans-serif">ti<span style="">on Department provides professional quality assurance and regulatory support for the Facili</span>ti<span style="">es Services Division’s school construc</span>ti<span style="">on projects. This support is provided by experienced Inspec</span>ti<span style="">on Department sta</span>ff <span style="">with backgrounds in public school construc</span>ti<span style="">on, architecture, engineering contrac</span>ti<span style="">ng, general construc</span>ti<span style="">on and specialized cra</span>ft<span style="">s.</span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>BENEFITS</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.</p> <p>Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).</p> <p>Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.</p> <p>Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.</p> <p>NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span><span style="">A Building/Construction Inspector for the Los Angeles Unified School District performs continuous inspection of contract school construction for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents. Extensive driving is required in fulfilling responsibilities. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span><span style="">Core duties include:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style=""><span><span style="">Performing continuous inspection of wood frame, reinforced concrete, Gunite, masonry, and structural steel construction for compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and all applicable State and local building codes, ordinances and regulations.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span style="">Analyzing plans, specifications, and contract documents and interprets or secures interpretation of plans and specifications for contractors and subcontractors.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span style="">Notifying architects, engineers and project teams of material or work quality that does not meet the requirements of the approved contract documents or applicable codes.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span style="">Coordinating and monitoring the on and off-site work of specialized inspectors and materials testing laboratories including the document control of all issued reports.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span style="">Maintaining daily reports of construction progress, site activity, and events.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span style="">Verifying all approved scope change and signs affidavits required by State and Local authorities and the Facilities Services Division.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span style="">Representing the District on construction sites, in contacts with contractors, engineers, commissioned architects, and the public.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><b><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Education:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is required. College semester units or equivalent quarter units from a recognized college or university in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction management, and construction technology are preferable. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><b><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Special:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><b><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Building/Construction Inspectors must possess and maintain certification as a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 General Inspector by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p>A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">The ideal candidate will place priority on actions and results, follow through on tasks to project completion, keep all involved parties informed, and will have: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Exceptional industry knowledge, which includes a full working knowledge of steel braced frames, structural wood frame, structural masonry and concrete as it relates to construction; thorough understanding of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 and applicable ordinances and regulations related to California public school construction and safety; and demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, codes, and contract documents.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Construction field experience such as project superintendent, construction field engineer, general trade foreman or journey-level tradesperson sufficient to realize the type and extent of contractor performance required for regulatory compliance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Exceptional project management skills to work independently; stay organized, prioritize and cluster related tasks effectively; meet deadlines; track daily construction progress; and coordinate specialized inspectors, materials testing (such as soil, lumber, concrete and steel), and survey crews at construction sites.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Strong fact finding and decision making skills to determine required actions and/or options, consider necessary speed, consult appropriate parties, and follow through within the chain of command with information to resolve work related issues and find workable solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Strong interpersonal skills to ensure good working relationships with peers, which include: effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to handle conflict within the project team; and the ability to lead fairly and effectively.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="Arial', sans-serif"><span style="">Additional certifications from the Division of State Architect (DSA), Special Inspection, International Code Council (ICC), and the American Construction Inspector Association (ACIA) are preferable.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span><span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="72W01-Regular', sans-serif"><span style="">Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages are not accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="72W01-Regular', sans-serif"><span style="">We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, <a href="http://www.lausdjobs.org" style="text-decoration:underline">http://www.lausdjobs.org</a> periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at <a href="http://www.lausdjobs.org" style="text-decoration:underline">http://www.lausdjobs.org</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>APPLICATION PROCESS</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at [email protected] To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong><span style=""><span style="background-color:white"><span style="">LAUSD Employees: </span></span></span></strong><span style=""><span style="background-color:white"><span style="">Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200. </span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on:</p> <p>https://twitter.com/lausdjobs </p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/LAUSDjobs/ </p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1997274 </p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/lausdjobs/</p> </div></div></div>