Facilities Community Relations Specialist

Position Title: Facilities Community Relations Specialist O2EPCM, Inc. is a professional services firm providing planning, design, engineering and construction services to government agencies and private clients. Responsibilities Identify, contact, and work with community sectors, school administrators, elected officials, legislators, local district superintendents and regulatory agencies to engage them in construction projects, programs, and initiatives of the Facilities Services Division and notify them of community meetings and events. Implement community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects. Schedule, coordinate, organize, and attend outreach activities such as community meetings and events throughout the District to engage and inform the community regarding the Facilities Services Division’s construction projects, programs and initiatives. Inform and engage the community on the school construction process including site selection, California Environmental Quality Act and EPA policies and procedures, acquisition and relocation, and design and construction issues. Provide information and written reports to Community Relations supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee, and other stakeholders. Lead and coordinate the efforts of various planning committee stakeholders for special events such as groundbreaking, ribbon cutting and school openings to coordinate resources and monitor event expenditures. Develop and maintain project files and contact databases for assigned projects. Provide 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. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field. Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate for experience on a year-for-year basis for up to 2 years. Experience: Minimum of four (4) years full-time paid professional experience in a public or private agency related to performing community outreach activities, organizing outreach campaigns and conducting field work for community-based organizations and groups. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of public relations principles, current community issues and local government structures. Excellent communication skills. Experience assimilating information from various sources. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Compliance and collaboration skills. Detail-oriented and capable of designing promotional materials. Ability to prepare presentations. A valid California Driver’s License, as traveling will be required. Salary Range: $83,000 - $90,000. Full-time. Benefits include full benefits. No per diem and no relocation packages. O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management