TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

EXAM NUMBER:
J6042K

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Prepares and processes vehicle-related paperwork, e.g., purchasing, financing, servicing, DMV registration and plate, end-of-life, and related justification documents, for Department vehicles, e.g., cars, trucks, motorcycles, heavy duty equipment, and boats.

Prepares specifications for Department vehicle purchasing.

Assists in the monitoring of Department vehicle procurement, deliveries, and processes that require documents for vehicle registration and payment.

Confers with Department personnel regarding vehicle and related equipment needs.

Assists in the removal and disposal of Department vehicles.

Arranges for replacement vehicles during the service and repair of Department vehicles.

Inspects new Department vehicles to ensure that they match specifications upon delivery; inspects Department vehicles after service, malfunctions, and accidents; and performs mechanical inspections of vehicles upon request.

Performs tests on Department vehicles, e.g., carbon monoxide, brake, and battery testing.

Communicates with outside entities, e.g., vehicle vendors and manufacturers, the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and contract cities, regarding Department vehicles.

Evaluates the testing of manufacturing vendors' vehicles by Department personnel, and prepares reports regarding the testing.

Enters information into a database that contains Department vehicle-related information.

Monitors and manages Department vehicles' donation, replacement, and bailment plans and statuses.

Processes and makes recommendations regarding vehicles that are to be removed from Department fleet, e.g., vehicles identified for strip, salvage, or auction.

Annually audits Department vehicles and prepares vehicle inventories.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Assistant Automotive Equipment Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I:

Two (2) years of technical* experience in the procurement, inspection or assignment of automotive and heavy-duty equipment**.

Two (2) years of experience in the supervision*** of the maintenance and repair or operation of automotive and heavy-duty equipment**.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment.

*Technical roles involve executing tasks, methods, procedures, and/or computations as outlined in published or oral instructions. These activities are governed by established precedents or guidelines.

***Supervision refers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning, assigning and reviewing work of staff (typically three (3) to ten (10) employees), evaluating employee performance, approving leave of absence, counseling, and recommending discipline.

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.

As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a structured interview weighted 100% assessing: General Knowledge of Vehicles and Vehicle Components, (e.g., engines, brakes, load capacities, suspensions, and seats), Being Detail-Oriented, Being Diligent, Teamwork Skills, Having a Willingness to Learn, Knowledge of Vehicle Database Software, (e.g., M5 and SHOPFAX), Having the Ability to Use Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation Software, (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and vehicle mechanical software to create documents), Written Communication Skills, and Verbal Communication Skills.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation will be required. Please note, a Sheriff’s Department representative will provide guidance during the process including an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible register.

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

The names of applicants 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 six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.

The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Technology and Support Division, Communications and Fleet Management Bureau.

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A DETAILED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• cwhwang@lasd.org
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
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TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For applicants 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, EMAIL, 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 an applicant's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621

Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251

Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit

Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611

Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 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).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025