DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES PLANNER I

County of Los Angeles CA
US - California - Los Angeles
December 1, 2024
Administration

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

Position/Program InformationEXAM 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!

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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.

RequirementsMINIMUM 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*.
• 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 and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
Additional InformationOUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience and Education based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

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