AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR - Emergency Appointment Fire

County-of-Los-Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles seeks qualified individuals for Emergency Automotive Equipment Coordinator roles in the Department of Beaches and Harbors. The vacancy offers an initial 90-day period with potential for permanent appointment, where performance is fully evaluated.

Responsibilities include equipment procurement, maintenance coordination, and field supervision across projects. Applicants must meet one of three qualification options and hold a valid California Class C Driver License.

Qualifications

• Three years of technical experience in the procurement or inspection of automotive and heavy construction equipment.
• Three years of experience in the supervision of the maintenance and repair or operation of such equipment like automotive and heavy construction equipment.
• One year of experience as an Assistant Automotive Equipment Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Supervises or participates in maintenance and repair arrangements for equipment and replacement units.
• Confers with department personnel regarding equipment needs and arranges securements via transfer, rental, or purchases.
• Prepares specifications for equipment purchases or modifications and recommends standardization of procedures.
• Participates in the department's equipment budget preparation and monitors expenditures.
• Recommends disposal of equipment through trade-in or salvage and supervises equipment use on projects.
• Investigates automotive accidents involving department personnel and conducts road tests as needed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Equipment inspection

Maintenance supervision

Automotive equipment coordination

Education

ASE Master Automotive Technician

ASE Master Medium Heavy Truck Technician

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

Applications will be accepted from Friday, August 07, 2026, at 8:00 am - until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER: I6043B-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Automotive Equipment Coordinator vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Automotive Equipment Coordinator.

• Supervises or participates in the arrangements for maintenance and repair of equipment, and for replacement units while equipment is undergoing repair.
• Confers with department personnel regarding their equipment needs and makes arrangements for securing such equipment by transfer of equipment from other operating units, rental of equipment, or makes recommendations for the purchase of additional equipment.
• Supervises and may participate in the inspection of new equipment or equipment in the process of being manufactured or modified for compliance with specifications, accepting or rejecting the equipment or recommending changes.
• Prepares specifications for equipment to be purchased or modified.
• Makes recommendations regarding standardization of procurement procedures and improvement in operating and
• maintenance procedures on the basis of equipment inspection, surveys and records.
• Assigns equipment to the various sections of the department and coordinates the transfer of equipment between sections.
• Participates in the preparation of the department's automotive and heavy construction equipment budget.
• Recommends disposal of equipment through trade-in or salvage, based on records and inspection of equipment.
• Supervises the use of equipment on assigned projects.
• Investigates automotive accidents involving department personnel.
• Perform road tests to ensure that complaints in regard to vehicle performance of the vehicles are in compliance to specification as needed.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option 1: Three years of technical experience in the procurement or inspection of automotive and heavy construction equipment.

Option 2: Three years of experience in the supervision of the maintenance and repair or operation of such equipment like automotive and heavy construction equipment.

Option 3: One year of experience as an Assistant Automotive Equipment Coordinator*.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License** is required to perform job-related essential functions.

Physical Class III (Moderate): This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s):
  • Master Automotive Technician
  • Master Medium Heavy Truck Technician

Special Requirements Information:

*To qualify under option 3 the applicant must have held the title of Assistant Automotive Equipment Coordinator for a minimum of one year with the County of Los Angeles.

**To get credit for your valid California Class C Driver License and Certificates, you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filling or email a copy to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Examination content:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

May require working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: 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.

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 in equalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name:

Sergio Paredes

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Department Contact Email:

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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.