COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV

DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach, has openings for Community Program Specialist IV (PLA Coordinator). Under general supervision, the Career Specialist performs a full range of professional job duties related to the City of Long Beach's Project Labor Agreement (PLA) program, and provides strategic support to businesses looking to add to their construction workforce. The position requires local travel throughout the organization's service area, including locations in Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange County.

The City's PLA was approved for all construction projects over $500,000 for a period of five years by City Council and became effective on May 22, 2015. The PLA requires all contractors, and subcontractors to comply with all the applicable laws, and regulations requiring the payment of prevailing wages and all contractors are to be bound to the agreement whether they are union or non-union.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Coordinates the City's PLA program and serves as the PLA Coordinator;
• Oversees the PLA for all construction work covered under the PLA in accordance with the terms and conditions of the PLA;
• Reviews specifications for projects to determine if PLA is applicable;
• Reviews applicable RFPs to ensure PLA language is included;
• Participates in pre-bid meetings, pre-award evaluations, pre-construction meetings, and pre-job jurisdictional meetings as well as weekly progress meetings to ensure PLA and workforce compliance;
• Assists with coordination of the Pre-Job Conferences and helps contractors with hiring plan;
• Responds to inquiries related to the PLA in a courteous manner;
• Provides technical support as necessary to stakeholders concerning the PLA;
• Reviews Certified Payroll Records and other documents that are uploaded to the web-based labor compliance software (LCP Tracker system) to confirm compliance by contractors;
• Monitors, tracks data, and prepares and analyzes a variety of reports related to PLA projects;
• Represents the Agency in various forums and performs public outreach duties to inform public entities, special interest groups and the general public on the PLA and construction job openings;
• Maintains working relationships with Contractors, unions, and stakeholders to support program compliance and resolve issues and minor disputes;
• Attends regional construction meetings to promote the City's PLA program and Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN.)
• Provides support to construction businesses in the form of recruitment support, skills gap analysis, workforce-based strategic planning and other services;
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or closely related field. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation of duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis ;
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent professional experience in Construction, Planning, and other similar areas;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of labor relations laws, prevailing wage law and code; and state and federal wage regulations related to area of assignment;
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of mediation and dispute resolution;
• Knowledge of Governmental protocols and relationships;
• Knowledge of Construction contracting policies, procedures and administration; as well as procurement and fiscal/budget policies and procedures sufficient to analyze reports and monitor contracts;
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with employers, labor groups, and regional construction groups;
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and exercise sound judgment;
• Ability to work within deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and set appropriate priorities;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (familiarity with Access also desirable);
• Ability to learn and adapt to use of online labor exchange and data/case note collection system;
• Experience in payroll tracking systems, such as LCPTRACKER;
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills;
• Possess valid California driver's license; vehicle and insurance.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on August 25, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree and applicable to position) in PDF format. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format,please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe inproviding equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .
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In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.
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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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