CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER - Open at Vista Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position is for the 2022-2023 school year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! To learn more, please continue reading about this posted opportunity. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of a Chief Operations Officer is to provide senior-level leadership to assigned departments and is responsible for the supervision and direction of construction management, facilities, transportation, maintenance, groundskeeping, emergency planning and preparedness, custodial operations, energy management and conservation activities; in addition to other operational divisions of the school district as assigned. This job reports to the Superintendent of Schools.
OPEN TESTING: Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year or until the list becomes exhausted. Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate. If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters drafted specifically for this position.)
- Resume
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! To learn more, please continue reading about this posted opportunity. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of a Chief Operations Officer is to provide senior-level leadership to assigned departments and is responsible for the supervision and direction of construction management, facilities, transportation, maintenance, groundskeeping, emergency planning and preparedness, custodial operations, energy management and conservation activities; in addition to other operational divisions of the school district as assigned. This job reports to the Superintendent of Schools.
OPEN TESTING: Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year or until the list becomes exhausted. Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate. If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters drafted specifically for this position.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Ten (10) years of experience in leading business functions in a government or public education of which at least five (5) years must have been in a senior executive position and a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, building construction, public administration or other related field.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 10% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Incumbents may be required to work evening and weekend hours as assigned.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
Additional Information about Vista USD.
Vista is a high achieving Unified School District providing K-12 public education to students in the City of Vista, CA. Just minutes to beaches, nature preserves, historic parks, and beautiful coasts suitable for camping, swimming, surfing, hiking and cycling; quick access to Interstates 5, 8, and 15. The District is in the northern section of San Diego County, covering a large inland urban and agricultural mixed use area that sits east of Oceanside, south of Fallbrook/Camp Pendleton, west of San Marcos/Bonsall, and north of California Highway 78/Carlsbad.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D’Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org.
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925
Comments and Other Information
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Ten (10) years of experience in leading business functions in a government or public education of which at least five (5) years must have been in a senior executive position and a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, building construction, public administration or other related field.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 10% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Incumbents may be required to work evening and weekend hours as assigned.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
Additional Information about Vista USD.
Vista is a high achieving Unified School District providing K-12 public education to students in the City of Vista, CA. Just minutes to beaches, nature preserves, historic parks, and beautiful coasts suitable for camping, swimming, surfing, hiking and cycling; quick access to Interstates 5, 8, and 15. The District is in the northern section of San Diego County, covering a large inland urban and agricultural mixed use area that sits east of Oceanside, south of Fallbrook/Camp Pendleton, west of San Marcos/Bonsall, and north of California Highway 78/Carlsbad.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D’Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org.
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925