COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Job Description:

COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Community:

Idyllically located on the Pacific Coast just south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, Long Beach is a vibrant city of approximately 450K residents. Known for its diverse and inclusive community, Long Beach features a unique blend of urban sophistication, cultural richness, and coastal charm. The City encompasses about 51 square miles, offering an array of parks, beaches, and recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy mild climate year-round perfect for outdoor activities such as biking, running, water sports, and much more. Long Beach is home to world-class attractions including the Aquarium of the Pacific, the historic Queen Mary, and the annual IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Long Beach will be the largest venue city for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Long Beach also boasts a thriving economy supported by industries such as aerospace, education, health services, manufacturing, tourism and professional services. With two advanced educational institutions, California State University Long Beach and Long Beach City College, and robust K-12 schools, the City is a hub for learning and innovation. Transportation options abound. The Long Beach and Metro transit systems along with the City’s own airport provide convenient access throughout the broader Southern California region. Long Beach is recognized as one of the nation’s most walkable and bike-friendly cities.

The City Government:

Long Beach operates as a charter city governed by an elected Mayor and nine City Council members elected by district. The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, oversees the daily operations of 15 departments and an FY26 annual budget of approximately $3.7B. The City employs over 6,000 full-time and part-time staff; dedicated to providing exceptional public services with the vast majority being represented by eleven employee associations.

• City Departments
• Citywide FY26 Budget
• 2030 Strategic Vision
• Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan

The City of Long Beach fosters an environment where every employee is celebrated for their individuality and unique talents they bring to their role. Reflecting the diversity of the community within the workforce is a key priority embraced at every level of the organization-from management to policy creation. City Leadership actively promotes equity and inclusion by partnering with staff and community stakeholders to advance fairness in all initiatives. Transparency remains a cornerstone of these efforts with demographic data, including workforce diversity and pay equity by race and gender, shared publicly to ensure accountability and progress.

Economic Development & Opportunity:

The Department of Economic Development & Opportunity is an innovative department that leverages Federal, State, and City resources to generate growth in property, sales, and transient occupancy taxes that pay for services citywide. The Department continuously works to implement the recommendations of the Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint. This comprehensive plan provides policy recommendations and will further Long Beach as an innovative ecosystem that lays a foundation for entrepreneurial success from business start-up to growth.

The Department has approximately 90 employees with five bureaus: Business Development, Business Operations, Real Estate Development, Waterfront Development, and Workforce Development. The Department's mission is to create economic opportunities for workers, investors, and entrepreneurs with an annual budget of over $31 million from eight different City funds.

To learn more about the Department visit:

• Department Website
• Department FY 26 Budget
• Grow Long Beach Initiative
• Bureau Website

Position Summary:

The City of Long Beach, has an opening for a Community Program Specialist II in the Department of Economic Development and Opportunity’s Workforce Development Bureau to support City’s Project Labor Agreement.

Under general supervision of the PLA Coordinator, the PLA/LBLH Coordinator Assistant will support the PLA Program Coordinator in ensuring contract compliance with the terms of the City’s Project Labor Agreement on construction projects. The Coordinator Assistant role involves a combination of administrative, communication, and compliance-related tasks to help promote and facilitate the execution of projects covered by a PLA. 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the PLA Program Coordinator in monitoring and enforcing the terms of the PLA, ensuring contractors and subcontractors adhere to its provisions.
• Maintain organized records of all project documentation related to the PLA, through the LCP Tracker system.
• Assist in facilitating communication between the project team, contractors, subcontractors, and unions to address any issues or questions related to the PLA.
• Assist in tracking key data points related to PLA compliance, such as workforce demographics, apprenticeship hours, and wage compliance, and prepare reports for the Workforce Development Officer and PLA Program Coordinator.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to observe work conditions and worker interviews, ensuring compliance with PLA requirements
• Support the PLA Program Coordinator in investigating complaints or allegations of PLA violations.
• Coordinate and attend meetings related to the PLA, including pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and progress meetings.
• Assist with outreach activities by attending public events with key stakeholders such as community organizations, educational institutions, unions, promoting the City’s PLA/LBLH program and Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network services.
• Provide general administrative support to the Workforce Development Officer and PLA Program Coordinator, such as scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and managing files.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and be utilized in other areas that support the organization.
• Perform other related duties as required. Desired Qualifications: • Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• A basic understanding of labor relations laws, prevailing wage requirements, and construction industry practices.
• Experience with payroll tracking systems, such as LCP Tracker.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• G raduation 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 .
• A Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required professional experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent professional experience in Construction, Planning, and other similar areas.
• 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.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Possess valid California driver's license, vehicle and insurance.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Experience in payroll tracking systems, such as LCPTRACKER.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 12, 2025. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit an online application, applicants must submit a cover letter that reflects the scope and level of your current/most recent positions and responsibilities, 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) 570-6044.

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 is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing 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).

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) 570-3693.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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: 11/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$32.27 - $43.83 Hourly