ASSISTANT AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

EXAM NUMBER:
J6042K

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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.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Collects vehicle servicing histories to complete mechanical inspection reports and related documents.

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

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I:
Two (2) years of technical* experience in the procurement, inspection or assignment of automotive and heavy-duty equipment**.
OPTION II:
Two (2) years of experience in the supervision*** of the maintenance and repair or operation of automotive and heavy-duty equipment**.
LICENSE
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.
Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

LICENSE INFORMATION:
Successful applicants for this position will be required to acquire a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A driving record must be presented at the time of appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked . AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*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.
**Examples of heavy-duty equipment may include but are not limited to: 3/4 ton and up type pickup truck or van, roll-off trash truck, semi-trailer, prisoner transport bus, armored vehicle, fuel tanker, bulldozer, generator, and box truck.

***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
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
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.

Additional Information

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 HIGHE R ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
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.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
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.

Available shift: Any shift

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

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.

A PPLICATION 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
• info@governmentjobs.com

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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