Waste Recycling Contract Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a Waste Recycling Contract Coordinator to join its team.
About USC FPM
FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning developing and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service safety is of upmost importance. As FPM this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values employee recognition accountability collaboration respect and trust.
Come and join the FPM team - a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!
The Waste Recycling Contract Coordinator:
Assists with planning and coordinating assigned services contracts. Reviews contract agreements to ensure contracted services are provided. Assesses service quality to ensure compliance with university policy and procedures state/federal laws and regulations and contract specifications. Administers extends negotiates and terminates standard contracts.
Job Accountabilities:
Evaluates the effectiveness of vendor services. Recommends and implements modifications to achieve quality service. Coordinates with contract agency managers regarding quality control inspections and agreements.
Partner with the Zero Waste Team to track and respond to service request reports investigate service issues and implement effective resolutions to ensure consistent service delivery.
Prepares contract documents amendments and other documents related to specific projects or services for the department. Inspects work quality and reviews agreements to ensure contracted services are provided in accordance with contract requirements.
Maintains contract logs. Tracks master agreement expiration dates. Issues amendments extending contract documents. Develops and maintains internal database system to monitor and track contract services activity and information. Maintains statistical information regarding contract services and generates reports as needed.
Communicates with project managers consultants architects and contractors in order to obtain necessary information to create contract documents. Assists new vendors with requirements of the procurement process. Liaises with customers to discuss and address service issues. Identifies possible impacts or outcomes and presents recommendations.
Support the University Zero Waste Initiative by coordinating and assisting with the implementation of new waste diversion programs and supporting composting recycling and reuse services for campus-wide events.
Routes documents for internal approval and external signature. Assures routing approval and executed documents are uploaded to departments project management information system and properly distributed. Reviews contract request documentation for completeness. Reviews certificate of insurance documentation to verify compliance with contract requirements.
Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas words and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with building managers to educate and communicate waste service issues related to building enclosures and identify cost-efficient service solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
3 years of relevant experience.
Valid CA drivers license required with a minimum of 2 years driving experience. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit thepolicy website.
Ability to comprehend contract language.
Facilities maintenance and contract administration.
Demonstrated skill and ability to draft requests for proposals and contractual agreements from standard existing university contracts.
Excellent customer service experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with relevant scanning/imaging applications (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Pro).
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong understanding of the RecycLA City contract and the ability to maintain effective collaborative working relationships with the Zero Waste Team to ensure service needs are consistently met and campus sustainability goals are advanced.
Ability to coordinate complex waste and recycling services across a large diverse campus effectively partnering with multiple departments vendors and stakeholders to ensure contract requirements service quality and cost-saving goals are consistently met.
5 years of experience in waste operations experience.
Comprehensive understanding of current laws and regulations covering contractual agreements.
Experience coordinating contracts in university environments.
Benefits
USCs Commitment to You: We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including but not limited to:
Tuition assistance for you and your family
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance options
403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
50% subsidy off Metro LADOT and Metrolink passes
Hourly Range:
The hourly range for this position is $39.00/hr - $41.76/hr. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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