What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES PLANNER I position at County of Los Angeles?
About Us: At our Planning and Development (P&D) Agency we play a meaningful role in ensuring that County parks, trails, and buildings are well planned, designed, constructed, and preserved; socially and culturally relevant; appropriately and equitably located in all neighborhoods; physically accessible; and safe and secure. We serve the needs of communities in the County of Los Angeles by developing policies and implementing projects that support park expansion and environmental stewardship of County lands and trails. We are part of an award-winning department that offers room for career growth!
- Confers with administrative and operating personnel regarding functions scopes and operational requirements of proposed buildings; or in connection with alteration requests in existing buildings and gathers other pertinent information regarding space utilization needed to prepare program statements, justifications, and space layouts.
Conducts surveys and makes recommendations as to site requirements for new facilities and the suitability of adequate buildings or sites.
Prepares requests for proposed capital projects and other construction or alteration projects, including leased properties.
Coordinates capital projects and other building or alteration projects and represents the department's interests in contacts with contract city officials, County and contract architects and engineers, contractors, lessors, equipment manufacturers, and personnel of involved agencies.
Approves plans and specifications prior to the start of constructions having ascertained that they are in conformity with the expressed needs of the department and in accordance with standards imposed by State or Federal agencies which participate financially.
Inspects capital projects and other building or alteration projects during and after construction to ensure the compliance with department's needs; evaluates proposed changes and makes recommendations.
Determines space needs in terms of anticipated operational requirements, making projections and recommendations for short intermediate or long-range building expansion programs.
Prepares drawings, specifications, and estimates for building alterations and equipment installations which are to be carried out by County building craftsmen.
Prepares preliminary cost estimates for major construction projects and ascertains that projects are kept within budgetary limitations; approves change orders for additional work.
Prepares applications to agencies which may participate financially in building projects and provides those agencies with technical or such other information and periodic reports as may be required. Prepares specifications for purchase of building equipment and evaluates bids received.
Expedites and coordinates delivery and installation of building equipment and ascertains that deficiencies are corrected during the warranty period.
Coordinates building and equipment maintenance, telephone, moving, and miscellaneous related services incidental to primary responsibilities.
Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college -AND- two years of experience in architectural work at the Architectural Associate* level in connection with the planning, development, design or coordination of large** architectural building and alteration project.
Option 2: Graduation from an accredited college -AND- two years of experience as a Principal Facilities Planning Assistant***.
Option 3: Graduation from an accredited college -AND- two years of experience in a responsible staff capacity**** analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of major***** building projects.
One additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year of college.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Architectural Associate function as a job captain providing technical direction to architectural design drafting personnel; coordinates and prepares master plans, schematic, preliminary and complete working drawings for large or complex projects**.**Large or complex projects are defined as projects with a budget of at least $1 million.
***Qualifying applicants must hold or have held the payroll title of Principal Facilities Planning Assistant in the County of Los Angeles.
****Responsible staff capacity is defined as work that includes assisting and supporting building project administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel and material, allocation of funds, and developing and administering programs and procedures for accomplishing project objectives.
*****Major refers to projects with a budget of $500,000 or more.
In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application. We do not accept password protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Applications submitted without the required documents will be rejected as incomplete. Please submit documentation to rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience and Education 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 register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register 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:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Available Shift: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes are subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Departmental Facilities Planner I". Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Please be aware that when submitting your online application you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email: rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
Salary : $99,488 - $127,000
