DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES PLANNER II

Position/Program Information

Examination Number:

D4112F

Type Of Recruitment:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Filing Type:

Permanent Position

Application Filing Period:

We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

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!
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OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.

Essential Job Functions

A Departmental Facilities Planner II is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Confers with administrative and operating personnel regarding function, scope, and operational requirements of proposed buildings 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 available buildings or sites.
  
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of 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 the Chief Executive Office, City, State and Federal officials, community planning agencies, County and contract architects and engineers, contractors, lessors, equipment manufacturers, and personnel of involved agencies.
  
• Determines or supervises the determination of space needs in terms of anticipated operational requirements, making projections and recommendations for intermediate and long-range building expansion or alteration programs.
  
• Approves plans and specifications prior to the start of construction, having ascertained that they are in conformity with the expressed needs of the department and in accordance with standards imposed by local, State or Federal agencies which participate financially.
  
• Inspects or supervises the inspection of capital projects and other building or alteration projects during and after construction to ensure compliance with department's needs; evaluates proposed changes and makes recommendations.
  
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for building alterations and equipment installations which are to be carried out by County building craftsmen.
  
• Makes preliminary cost estimates for major construction projects and ascertains that projects are kept within budgetary limitations; approves change orders for additional work.
  
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of 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 or supervises the preparation of 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.
  
• Represent special fund agencies to negotiate and recommend contract architects' fees and architectural services agreements and related documents outlining scope of projects and budget, which are submitted for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
  
• Supervise a staff which participates in facilities planning and related services.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1: Two years' experience as a Departmental Facilities Planner I* planning and executing major** capital projects.***

Option 2: Graduation from an accredited four-year college -AND- four years' experience at the architectural associate level**** in connection with the planning, development, design or coordination of major** architectural building and alteration projects.

Option 3: Four years' experience at the architectural associate level in connection with the planning, development, design or coordination of major architectural building and alteration projects or four years in 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 in options 2 and 3.

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 EXPECTATIONS:

Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To qualify, applicants must have County status in the class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title. NO OUT OF CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED UNDER THIS OPTION.

**Major/large projects are defined as projects with a budget of at least $1 million.

***Capital projects are defined as construction of or improvements to buildings, structures, trails, roads, or utilities such as power or pumping stations.

****Experience at the level of an Architectural Associate level includes architect associate, job captain, project manager, and other positions of similar responsibility on major capital projects. Including providing technical direction to architectural design drafting personnel; coordinating and preparing master plans, and schematic, preliminary, and complete working drawings for large** complex projects.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional points will be given to qualified applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience as a project lead in designing, development or coordinating a major building project. (i.e., Job Captain, Project Lead, Project Director).
  
• Experience in Public Speaking at community and/or departmental meetings, presenting at conferences, or symposiums.
  
• Supervising staff by providing input on work products, assigning tasks, training staff, scheduling projects and conducting performance evaluations.
  
• Experience with management and oversight of a project related to parks, trails, and other park related facilities or amenities and have a budget of $1,000,000 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 five (5) calendar days from the date of filing application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment. 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.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

An evaluation of a training and experience covering project management, supervision, and knowledge of laws and regulations related to land use and development, weighted 100%.

Applicants 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.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County.

A vailable 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 .

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Departmental Facilities Planner II". Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as 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: (626) 588-5112
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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