Total 58 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Los Angeles, California

• You will make work site inspections to determine planning requirements, progress of work and status or expenditures.
• You will plan assignment of work on the basis of overall workload status, priorities, employee performance and capabilities and training needs.
• You will communicate both orally and in writing and must exercise the utmost in tactful persuasiveness in addition to sound judgement in the many contacts with all levels of authority with the shipyard.

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• The primary duties required are those necessary for the journeyman planning, provisioning, executing, evaluating, and reporting of testing of aircraft and their mission planning systems and capabilities.
• Incumbent is responsible for the management, maintenance, and administration of classified and unclassified information systems, devices, and computers to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and USAF requirements.
• Incumbent participates in, and assures integrated test program support for design reviews, Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), and other test planning activities.
• The incumbent develops and applies appropriate and innovative analysis methods and techniques to the evaluation of the system under test.
• This position develops, prioritizes and reports on organization performance goals and objectives.
• Team building will be employed to provide integrated evaluation of the weapon system under test, continuous improvement in the evaluation process, and best response to the needs of the customer.
• Incumbent helps to ensure implementation of appropriate technical, safety, and security policies.
• Coordinates with discipline engineers to plan flight test missions for test execution.
• Communicates, builds relationships, and participates in teams.
• Conducts developmental test and evaluation of mission planning systems (hardware and software) integration to include test planning, investigating problems, data analysis, technical test reporting, and deficiency reporting
• Performs mission planning database files downloads and system updates to keep mission planning systems and aircraft aeronautical data current
• Provides mission planning subject matter expertise to the developmental test and evaluation team. Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Technical Orders and aeronautical charts and data
• Maintains current knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices
• Provides training to new engineers on mission planning requirements and software, as needed

1. As Project Manager for design or other engineering services, the incumbent performs administrative and technical project management.

• As Project Manager for projects performed in-house (MWR), ensures that siting and concept planning are compatible with the activity master plan. Plans and participates in conferences to decide on functional requirements for assigned projects. Identifies areas of special concern pertaining to the specific project, environmental impact, energy conservation, economic analysis, safety, physical handicap criteria, activity maintenance procedures and policies, site utility adequacy, connections and outages, etc.
• Coordinates technical and administrative requirements with local, state or other authorities when necessary, obtaining necessary approval actions. Reviews established regulations, codes, standards, schedules and priorities.
• Convenes and attends such meetings with concerned personnel and agencies as required to effectively decide on the optimum course of action. Develops or coordinates development of necessary designs, specifications and cost estimates. Performs planning, scheduling and coordination necessary to assure that the design is complete within the design budget and the allotted construction budget.
• Makes field investigations during construction involving difficult problems such as changes in design due to latent conditions and interfaces new work with existing structures and/or those under construction. Analyzes and interprets contract drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the contractor's responsibility under the provisions of the contract.
• Recommends solutions to controversial situations including those which are due to misinterpretation of contractual and engineering terms and provisions. Reviews and evaluates proposed change orders, recommending approval or disapproval. Prepares Government estimates used in negotiating cost of approved changes. Provides technical review and recommendations for the resolution for contractor claims.

• Monitors construction, ensuring that all aspects of the project are constructed in accordance with contract plans, specifications and appropriate building codes.
• Provides technical liaison as necessary with respect to the specifications or statement of work to assure all work performed is within the scope of the contract. Confers with the construction contractor and design engineer to resolve problems or latent conditions that may arise during construction.
• Based on the problem or condition, prepares sketches or change drawings and specifications solving the problem or condition. Incorporates change documents into contract performance documents. Analyzes and coordinates requested design or construction changes which occur after the contract is awarded.
• Ensures that changes in costs, quantity, scope, schedules, design, or any other terms and conditions of the contract are coordinated or approved, as appropriate, Monitors the contract to assure the proper utilization of government funds.
• Brings any significant deficiencies to the attention of the Contracting Officer. Makes recommendations of corrective/preventative measures as appropriate.

• The specialist works with project leaders and interdisciplinary team (IDT) that are organized as needed to work on specific planning and NEPA document components.
• The specialist assures that the proper format, guidelines and procedures are used in the preparation of all land use planning and NEPA documents.
• The specialist reviews planning and NEPA documents and coordinates within the disciplinary team.
• Reviews environmental assessment documents, ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assists in determining level of detail, scope of analysis, checks quality of the documents.
• The specialist works closely with the Office Public Information Officer and the project lead and managers to ensure adequate public participation in the planning process.
• Arranges or provides training to in the documentation procedures for analysis of effects of resource management action proposals and alternatives, land use allocations, and the monitoring and implementation of NEPA and planning decisions.

The major duties for these positions are:

1. Cultivates partnerships and collaborates with state and local government partners to support the development and expansion of conservation and outdoor recreation areas and opportunities.
2. Identification and analysis of community needs, resources, and problems, and assist local and state officials and citizens to make decisions on goals, policies, priorities, plans, programs, and methods of implementation; Must work through established local, regional, State, and Federal agency policies to develop community assistance goals, and the provision of public outdoor recreation facilities; The preparation of comprehensive, statewide short- and long-range development plans for outdoor recreation facilities and resources based on community needs, program priorities and available funds.
3. Help officials responsible for decisions to obtain a comprehensive view of problems and operations, to be aware of the range of alternative solutions, and understand the relationship and long range impact of present decisions; work with the physical, climatic, economic, social, political, and financial conditions in communities, the process of change, and the policy questions related to guiding that change.
4. Supports program reviews for consistency with applicable laws, regulations, program policy, guidance, and procedures.
5. Coordinate planning activities and programs at and between several jurisdictional levels (local, regional, State, and national); and maintain an overview and evaluate policies and planning documents after initial application to update them or to suggest other approach; Coordinating programs and projects with other Federal, State, and local agencies, public officials, historic preservation offices, local developmental authorities, and other affected non-Federal organizations.

As a/an Director CPD (Field), you will:

• Oversee the effective management of a grant portfolio, CPD formula and competitive programs which includes large metropolitan areas and significant financial investments, ensuring the timely processing of grant applications, contract execution, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as HUD guidelines.
• Develop and execute multiyear and annual plans which are aligned with Departmental strategic goals and are responsive to specific needs of the community involving the Field Directors in the process.
• Delegate authority to subordinates supervisors and hold them accountable for the performance of their organizational unit.
• Serve as CPD's primary regional representative over Field Offices jurisdictions, promoting CPD programs and Departmental initiatives.
• Represent HUD and CPD at national, state, local other professional meetings and conferences.

As a/an Director CPD (Field), you will:

• Oversee the effective management of a grant portfolio, CPD formula and competitive programs which includes large metropolitan areas and significant financial investments, ensuring the timely processing of grant applications, contract execution, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as HUD guidelines.
• Develop and execute multiyear and annual plans which are aligned with Departmental strategic goals and are responsive to specific needs of the community involving the Field Directors in the process.
• Delegate authority to subordinates supervisors and hold them accountable for the performance of their organizational unit.
• Serve as CPD's primary regional representative over Field Offices jurisdictions, promoting CPD programs and Departmental initiatives.
• Represent HUD and CPD at national, state, local other professional meetings and conferences.

What will I do in this position if hired?

This position will serve as a Supervisory Community Planner for the Plan Implementation Team, Planning and Implementation Branch, Mitigation Division.

Typical job duties include:

• Leading an interdisciplinary team focused on growing the capabilities of region 9 state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) partners to implement their hazard mitigation plans with the goal of increasing resilience.
• Conducting supervisory functions of the team that include assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work assignments.
• Leading high-visibility strategic engagements with state, territory, and tribal partners to support hazard mitigation program priorities.
• Coordinating delivery of training and technical support to SLTT governments in the development and implementation of hazard mitigation plans and projects.
• Promoting hazard mitigation planning and funding opportunities through participation in webinars, conferences and/or other engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing contractual planning support including multi-year planning, project scoping, invoice reviews, and performance management

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

What will I do in this position if hired?

This position will serve as a Supervisory Community Planner for the Plan Implementation Team, Planning and Implementation Branch, Mitigation Division.

Typical job duties include:

• Leading an interdisciplinary team focused on growing the capabilities of region 9 state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) partners to implement their hazard mitigation plans with the goal of increasing resilience.
• Conducting supervisory functions of the team that include assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work assignments.
• Leading high-visibility strategic engagements with state, territory, and tribal partners to support hazard mitigation program priorities.
• Coordinating delivery of training and technical support to SLTT governments in the development and implementation of hazard mitigation plans and projects.
• Promoting hazard mitigation planning and funding opportunities through participation in webinars, conferences and/or other engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing contractual planning support including multi-year planning, project scoping, invoice reviews, and performance management.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

• You will develop, implement and coordinate rework requirements while evaluating and controlling the extent of the rework.
• You will coordinate the work of several aircraft trades in readying aircraft for flight inspection.
• You will analyze malfunctions and determine if adjustment, repair or replacement is required.
• You will monitor and ensure compliance of subordinate staff certification and license requirements.
• You will prepare required reports, initiates correspondence and prepares replies regarding program functions.
• You will demonstrate proper trade techniques and practices and explain safety precautions.

• Refer to the "Qualifications" section of the Flyer for a summary.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
- Serves under the supervision of a Deputy Director, responding to direction from the Director, and performing as a one-stop resource for state and local officials in delivering technical and financial assistance to Defense-effected areas as they seek to respond to changes arising from Defense activity.
- Coordinates closely with the appropriate Program Activity Lead to manage project and grant activities to adjust civilian economic activity while supporting the DoD local mission.
- The incumbent is responsible for learning and understanding relevant state and local economic development and adjustment needs; advising and assisting local efforts to organize, plan, and implement complex activities to respond to economic disruptions to the local economy; managing and administering policies, and procedures related to economic adjustment support for communities; and correlating the availability of other Federal Agency or private sector resources with the needs of specific communities; coordinating and supporting the preparation of grant applications.
- The incumbent may also be responsible for the construction of improvements and application of Federal interest policies and procedures.

You will:

• Serve as a technical/programmatic authority in providing expert advice and assistance to state, local and/or tribal governments and non-profits to help facilitate assigned environmental protection program development within states/municipalities/tribes.
• Serves as a primary senior staff authority and coordinator to develop and implement stakeholder/EPA partnerships for environmental protection programs; negotiate, facilitate, create, and evaluate state specific agreements.
• Manage grant, cooperative agreements and/or interagency agreement (IAGs) activities related to the initiation, administration, and/or close-out of very complex, difficult, or novel grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements, including responsibility for monitoring performance.
• Manage special projects and lead ad hoc teams.

  Direct the work of other staff in agreement negotiation; monitor compliance of agreements; negotiate funding levels for recipient needs. Determine specific program goals and objectives; identify resources; propose specific methods and approaches, schedules and milestones.

You will spend more than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

• You will provide consistency and high quality documentation for planning projects for all customers in the geographic area of responsibility.
• You will provide technical direction for all services provided by the various directorates at NAVFAC SW, Assistant Regional Engineer (ARE) staff or Public Works Team with the main focus on planning-related issues.
• You will establish the project scope and criteria based on general policies and directives.
• You will approve changes to criteria or procedures when appropriate and may deviate from traditional methods in order to accomplish assigned duties.
• You will evaluate architecture and engineering construction projects to recommend and implement initiatives for improvements.
• You will compose technical reports for management providing updates on the status of master plans.
• You will develop and maintain project criteria, schedules, and budgets in conformance with project and customer requirements.

• You will coordinate and assign workload responsibilities to staff to prepare plans, reports, presentations or other documents that define, evaluate and/or recommend alternatives for customer, leadership or management review and action.
• You will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, advise, counsel, or instruct employees on both work and administrative matters, hear and resolve complaints from employees.
• You will provide day to day oversight, planning and prioritization in managing the construction, repair and maintenance requirements of the installation through management of the Maintenance Execution Plan (MEP).
• You will provide day to day oversight, planning and prioritization in managing the construction, repair and maintenance requirements of the installation through management of the Maintenance Execution Plan (MEP).