Chief Operations Officer Job Description

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.

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. 

Vista Unified School District-Salary and Benefits

City of Vista

Requirements:

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters drafted specifically for this position.)
• Resume

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.