DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES PLANNER I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4724128) Apply  DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES PLANNER I Salary $99,487.68 - $127,000.32 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number D4108D Department PARKS AND RECREATION Opening Date 11/27/2024 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: D4108D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: We will begin accepting applications on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Applications will be accepted 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! Be a part of something great! Essential Job Functions A Department Facilities Planner I is responsible for performing a combination of essential job functions: + 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. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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**. **L arge 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. **** R esponsible 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, youmustinclude 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. Additional Information 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 historyunless 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: + FALSIFICATIONof any information may result in DISQUALIFICATIONor RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. + Utilizing VERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand 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 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. CLICK HERE (http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636\_EmploymentInformation.pdf) FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION! 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 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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 All exam notifications, including result's letter, and notices of non-acceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. 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All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the examination or selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand and will abide by the aforementioned instructions. 03 Do you meet the exam requirements under any of the following options? Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college -AND- two years' 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' experience as a Principal Facilities Planning Assistant. Option 3: Graduation from an accredited college -AND- two years' experience in a responsible staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of major building projects. + Yes, I meet one of the above options. + No, I do not meet any of the above options. 04 Follow up to question # 3. If you answer Yes, I meet one of the above options. Please provide the following information: Position/Payroll Title: Employer: Name and Title of Supervisor: Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/yr) TO (mm/dd/yr) Description of Duties related to the above experience: 05 If you answered "Yes" to the question number 4, please answer the following questions. Under which Option do you qualify? + Option 1 + Option 2 + Option 3 + I do not meet any of the options described in Question # 3. 06 If you selected Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 on questions #5, did you attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization? + Yes, I have attached proof of education. + No, but I will submit proof of education to rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov within the seven (7) calendar days. + Not applicable. 07 Indicate years of design/construction work experience beyond the Minimum Requirements: (work experience years used as college substitute cannot be used for supplemental credit for question). Design/construction work experience includes: Responsible staff capacity-level work such as project manager, assistant project manager, job captain, associate, project engineer, project architect, project designer, project landscape architect, project team leader, and similar. + No experience + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 9 years + 10 years or more 08 Follow up to question # 7. Indicate years of design/construction work experience beyond the Minimum Requirements: (work experience years used as college substitute cannot be used for supplemental credit for question). Design/construction work experience includes: Responsible staff capacity-level work such as project manager, assistant project manager, job captain, associate, project architect, project designer, project landscape architect, project team leader, and similar. Position/Payroll Title: Employer: Name and Title of Supervisor: Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/yr) TO (mm/dd/yr) Description of Duties related to the above experience: 09 Indicate the years of design/construction work experience working directly for a public agency or Community Based Organization (CBO)/nonprofit: Public Agency or Community Based Organization (CBO)/nonprofit means: A municipal, local, county, or state governmental organization; a joint-powers authority (JPA); a public utility; a Community Based Organization (CBO); a community benefit non-profit organization. + No experience + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 4 years + 4 years or more 10 Follow up to question # 9. Indicate the years of design/construction work experience working directly for a public agency or Community Based Organization (CBO)/nonprofit. Public Agency or Community Based Organization (CBO)/nonprofit means: A municipal, local, county, or state governmental organization; a joint-powers authority (JPA): a public utility; a Community Based Organizaton (CBO); a community benefit non-profit organization. Position/Payroll Title: Employer: Name and Title of Supervisor: Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/yr) TO (mm/dd/yr) Description of Duties related to the above experience: 11 Indicate the largest Public Project budget you have worked on as project manager, prime consultant, or owner's representative: Public Project means: A design/construction project on public property serving the public. Examples include parks, trails, civic plazas, streetscapes, libraries and other outdoor spaces. Applicant should indicate their role, the public entity, the project name, location, total project budget, and date. + $1 million to less than $3 million + $4 million to less than $6 million + $7 million or more 12 Follow up to question # 11. Indicate the largest Public Project budget you have worked on as project manager, prime consultant, or owner's representative: Public Project means: A design/construction project on public property serving the public. Examples include parks, trails, civic plazas, streetscapes, libraries and other outdoor spaces. Applicant should indicate their role, the public entity, the project name, location, total project budget, and date. Position/Payroll Title: Employer: Name and Title of Supervisor: Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) Description of Duties related to the above experience: Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email