DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES PLANNER I, (Sustainability Planning)

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $96,353.52 - $122,988.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Planning and Development
  • Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    Department of Parks and Recreation

    This announcement is being reposted to change the Eligible Information from eligible list to eligible register.

    EXAM NUMBER:

    D4108C

    TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

    Open Competitive

    APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

    We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, May 30, 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:

    With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and 110,00 employees, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Department of Parks And Recreation. We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 181 parks throughout Los Angeles County.

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

    Essential Job Functions

    A Departmental Facilities Planner I (Sustainability Planning), is responsible for performing a combination of essential job functions:

    • Monitor and track sustainability metrics and performance indicators to assess progress towards departmental sustainability goals and objectives. Prepare reports for departmental leadership and stakeholders.
    • Represents the department's interests in contacts with County Departments, external partners and agencies, contractors, equipment manufactures on sustainability-related matters, including grant opportunities and funding sources for sustainability projects.
    • Stays informed about emerging trends, best practices, funding opportunities and technologies in sustainability and recommend innovative solutions for implementation within the department.
    • Confers with administrative and operating personnel to integrate sustainability principles into park design, construction, alteration and maintenance projects. Gathers information needed to prepare program statements, justifications, and space layouts.
    • Evaluates current practices and procedures to identify areas for improvement in resource conservation, biodiversity, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
    • Conducts surveys and/or analyzes data and makes sustainability related recommendations for facilities or programs. This includes anticipated operational requirements, making projections and for short, intermediate and long-range planning. Draft reports and prepares presentations.
    • Prepares requests and/or aids in grant applications for programs, capital projects and other construction or alteration projects.
    • Coordinates capital projects and other building or alteration projects and represent the department's interests in contacts with the Chief Administrative Office, the Department of Real Estate Management, contract city officials, County and contract architects and engineers, contractors, lessors, equipment manufacturers, and personnel of involved agencies.
    • Prepares drawings, specifications, and estimates for programs or building alterations and equipment installations.
    • Prepares preliminary cost estimates for programs or construction projects and ascertains that projects are kept within budgetary limitations; approves change orders for additional work.


    Requirements

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    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.

    One additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year of college.

    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.

    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 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, 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.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
    Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following:
    • Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
    • Including the Supplemental Questionnaire.


    Additional Information

    OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
    This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience and Education based on application information 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 list.

    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 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:
    • 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 I (Sustainability Planning)". 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.

    CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) 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

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