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Small Business Specialist

PMCS Group, Inc

Los Angeles, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$104,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Bidding, Board of Education, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Driver's License, Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Administration, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Reporting Skills, School Buildings, Seminars, Small Business, Social Work, Training Program, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST
WORK LOCATION: ON-SITE LOS ANGELES, CA

Minimum 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
Required Education:
  • 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
Knowledge/Skills:
  • Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training programs
  • Procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union's apprenticeship program
  • Available workforce development resources
  • Potential employment barriers
  • All applicable laws, regulations, and codes related to the Small Business Administration and apprenticeship employment
  • Principles and practices of the construction and goods and service industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Assimilating information from various sources
  • Working effectively with various diverse groups
  • Compliance and Collaboration
  • Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
  • Preparing presentations
  • A valid California Driver's License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required
Duties:
  • Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and service providers to increase competitiveness of the small business enterprise.
  • Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District's Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
  • Meets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for "We Build graduates on Los Angeles Unified School District projects.
  • Monitors the "We Build Program's training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career Education Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress, training track, and attendance records.
  • Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process including "We Build students and graduates.
  • Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants.
  • Represents the District's Small Business Enterprise at community events and meetings to provide information to prospective employers, small business owners, and other participants about eligibility requirements, training curriculum, business and contracting opportunities, and construction career
  • opportunities with the District.
  • Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD's Small Business and Contractor Academy programs.
  • Assists small businesses with navigating the certification process and working with offices within LAUSD to obtain information on upcoming bidding opportunities.
  • Provides information and written reports to Small Business Supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other audiences.
  • Performs other relevant duties as assigned

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