Salary : $97,552.32 – $131,464.32 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: D6037A
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 06/07/2023
Closing Date: 7/6/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FILING BEGINS: June 8, 2023 @ 8:00 am (PT)
FILING CLOSES: July 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm (PT)
EXAM NUMBER: D6037A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)
FILING TYPE: Permanent
DEFINITION:
Coordinates the procurement, maintenance, repair, disposal and inspection of automotive, trucking, and heavy construction equipment for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Essential Job Functions
- Supervises and arranges for service and repair of automotive and heavy construction equipment, and for replacement units while equipment is undergoing repair.
- Identifies priorities and problems involving equipment repair, and motor vehicle services based upon the overall service requirements of the department; coordinates the scheduling of work functions to best meet the needs at the lowest possible cost.
- Confers with department personnel regarding their needs for automotive, construction, and turf maintenance equipment, and makes arrangements for securing such equipment by transfer from other operating units, rental, or makes recommendations for the purchase of additional equipment.
- Inspects or supervises the inspection of new equipment, or equipment in the process of being manufactured or modified for compliance with specifications, accepting or rejecting the equipment, or recommending changes.
- Prepares specifications for equipment to be purchased or modified.
- Makes recommendations regarding standardization of procurement procedures and improvement in operating and maintenance procedures on the basis of equipment and operations inspection, surveys, and records.
- Assigns equipment to the various sections of the department and coordinates the transfer of equipment between sections.
- Participates in the preparation of the department’s automotive, construction equipment, and turf maintenance equipment budget.
- Recommends disposal of equipment through trade-in or salvage based on records and inspection of equipment.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Three years of technical experience in the procurement* or inspection** of automotive and heavy construction equipment;***
-OR-
Three years of experience in the supervision of the maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy construction equipment.***
* Technical procurement requires identifying and drafting equipment specifications required to meet operational needs.
** Technical inspection includes at least three of the following tasks and responsibilities, including a formal checklist or report of equipment inspected for record keeping purposes:
- Verifying new equipment purchased complies with the technical terms and conditions of the contract or purchase order;
- Quality control of equipment installation; external inspection of the condition of machines and mechanisms;
- Identification of defects and damage to equipment; identification of the cause of malfunction or failure of equipment;
- Recommending if equipment can be safely repaired and used;
- Calculations of the residual life of equipment and the possibility and conditions of its further operation and use.
*** Examples of heavy construction equipment include models such as a CATERPILLAR D5K Dozer or CASE 521F Wheel Loader.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS III – Moderate
Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Additional credit will be given to qualified applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Experience beyond the minimum required to qualify.
- Experience in procuring automotive AND heavy construction equipment, including identifying and drafting equipment specifications required to meet operational needs.
- Experience supervising and participating in the work of staff maintaining and repairing automotive AND heavy construction equipment.
- Experience with Fleet Management software programs including creating work orders, updating vehicle usage information and producing reports for preventative maintenance schedules.
- Experience managing multiple fuel facilities including maintaining compliance with the South Coast Air Quality District (AQMD) and Local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) requirement, permits and testing.
- Experience ensuring compliance with fleet regulatory reporting to the California Air Resource Board (CARB)
- Experience with the following programs:
- SCAQMD Portable Equipment Program (PERP)
- Off-Road Diesel Fuel Fleets Program (DOORS)
- Responsible Official Affirmation of Reporting (ROAR)
- Large Spark Ignition (LSI)
- California Environmental Reporting System (CERS)
- Conducting hazardous waste training for employees
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting Eligible List for this examination will be used to fill a vacancy in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Information presented on employment applications, supplemental questionnaire, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Applicants MUST provide relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. We may reject your application at any time during the exam and selection process.
UtilizingVERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:Go to and search for “Head, Transportation and Equipment Services.” Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying for, click the green “Apply” button.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, THIRD PARTY WEBSITES (IE: Indeed.com, etc.), FAX, OR IN-PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Department Contact Name: Jesse Yee
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5104
Department Contact Email: jyee
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
ADA Coordinator: (626) 588-5109
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01
I understand that to ensure I receive full credit for relevant experience for this job, I must provide detailed answers to the following questions that clearly demonstrate my possession of the experience.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have at least three years of full-time (at least 51% of time) technical experience in the procurement of automotive and heavy construction equipment? If Yes, answer the next Question (#3) in detail, otherwise skip to Question #4.
- Yes
- No
03
Answer the following questions if you answered Yes to the previous question (Question #2):
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Do you have at least three years of full-time technical experience (at least 51% of time) inspecting automotive and heavy construction equipment? If Yes, answer the next Question (#5) in detail, otherwise skip to Question #6.
- Yes
- No
05
Answer the following questions if you answered Yes to the previous question:
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least three years of full-time experience (at least 51% of the time) supervising and participating in the maintenance and repair of automotive AND heavy construction equipment? If Yes, answer the next Question (#7) in detail, otherwise skip to Question #8.
- Yes
- No
07
Answer the following questions if you answered Yes to the previous question:
08
With which of the following programs and reports do you have experience requiring collecting data and reporting to the appropriate agency or organization? (Scroll down list and check all that apply)
- Experience managing multiple fuel facilities including maintaining compliance with the South Coast Air Quality District (AQMD) and Local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) requirement, permits and testing.
- SCAQMD Portable Equipment Program (PERP)
- Off-Road Diesel Fuel Fleets Program (DOORS)
- Responsible Official Affirmation of Reporting (ROAR)
- Large Spark Ignition (LSI)
- California Environmental Reporting System (CERS)
- Conducting hazardous waste training for employees
- None of the above
09
For each of the programs and activities checked in the previous question, describe the specific tasks that you performed for each and to what agency the report was submitted. If you checked None of the Above, skip this question.
10
Describe your experience ensuring compliance with fleet regulatory reporting to the California Air Resource Board (CARB). If none, write in N/A, and skip this question.
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If you have experience using Fleet Management software to create work orders, update vehicle usage information and produce reports for smog and maintenance schedules answer the following questions: If none, write in N/A and you are finished with the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Required Question