Construction Coordinator

  • Oregon Youth Authority
  • Woodburn, Oregon
  • Dec 15, 2021
Full time Construction

Job Description

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is currently hiring for a full-time, limited duration Construction Coordinator to coordinate of a variety of OYA Physical Plant Operations projects and operational functions. You will research, develop, and implement new operational systems; analyzes existing systems for effectiveness; plans improvements and recommends efficiencies. As the construction coordinator, you will present information and explain rules and guidelines to PPO staff, OYA staff or the public to assist in their understanding and compliance. You will also monitor PPO project and operational function outcomes, evaluate results, and recommend improvements. This position is responsible for making changes resulting in operational or process efficiencies.

Your role as Construction Coordinator:

  • Establishment and oversite of Capital Improvement (CI) and Capital Construction (CC) projects and budgets. 
  • A wide degree of responsibility over project development of deferred maintenance, capital renewal, routine maintenance, functionality, and energy & sustainability projects. 
  • Establishes all types of contract documents, procurement types, statements or work, and solicitations. 
  • Maintains contract documents and project files.
  • Develops and maintains budget and contract tracking tools to ensure project expenses are allocated according to rules, regulations and align with the terms of the contracts. 
  • Route invoices for approval signatures and process for payment; prepare expense and projections reports, maintain complex budgetary spreadsheets and records
  • Prepare reports

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Additional Information:

  • Limited Duration: This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2023. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.

  • Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture bit.ly/work4OYA. For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

OR

  • Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.  

  • Experience tracking numerous construction budgets and contracts simultaneously.
  • Administrative experience in construction, preferably commercial construction representing a public entity.
  • Experience supporting commercial construction project management
  • Ability to work alone as well as within a team, successfully adding to a positive team environment

How to apply:

Please go to oregonjobs.org and search job announcement REQ-82692 or click here.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Occupations

General-Other: Administrative-Clerical

Salary

$3,768.00 - $5,758.00

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