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AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

County of Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

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SALARY
$78,136.32–$105,295.68 Per Year
SKILLS
Automotive Industry, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Class C License, Conservation, Construction Equipment, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Rentals, Equipment Replacement, Equipment Specification, Facebook, Fleet Management, Government, Healthcare Providers, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Law Enforcement, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, LinkedIn, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Testing, Procedure Development, Procurement Management, Public Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Road Tests, Social Media, Technical Support, Testing, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
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Salary : $78,136.32 - $105,295.68 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: J6043C
Department: SHERIFF
Opening Date: 06/02/2026

Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD:

We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00P.M. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M (PT) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

J6043C

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation:

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

Supervises or participates in the arrangements for maintenance and repair of equipment, and for replacement units while equipment is undergoing repair.

Plans and conducts annual inspections mandated by the CHP, as required.

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.

Makes recommendations regarding assignment of 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.

Prepares memos or reports recommending disposal of equipment through trade-in or salvage, based on records and inspection of equipment.

Involved in inspections related to automotive accidents involving Department personnel, and documents findings in writing.

Performs road tests to ensure that complaints in regards to vehicle performance of the vehicles are in compliance to specification.

For more information, please view the classification specification:
Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
OPTION I
Three (3) years' technical* experience in the procurement or inspection of automotive and heavy construction equipment, or three years in the supervision of the maintenance and repair or operation of such equipment.

OPTION II
One year's experience as an **

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 valid California Class C 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 obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS
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.

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.

**For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's class (Item #6042), please click the hyperlink on the job title under Requirements OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at and type in the job title or item number under the "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

To qualify, applicants must have County status in this class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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 two (2) parts:

PART I
A written multiple-choice test assessing general automotive service knowledge, weighted 40%.

THE WRITTEN MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I TO PROCEED TO PART II.

PART II
A walk through performance test measuring the applicant's ability to inspect a vehicle and identify defects present, weighted 60%. Candidates who are taking the performance test will need to bring their own safety goggles/glasses for use on the exam. As part of the performance test, candidates will also be required to complete a brief writing exercise. Candidates who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified from this examination

APPLICANTS MUST RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with 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 list.
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 within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants developed 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.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH 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.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift
APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION 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 Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

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 required 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.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF 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 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, 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 a candidate'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
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:
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:
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 at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:
Revised September 2025
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01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistake you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
  • Yes, I understand the above information.

02

Which of the following best describes your technical experience in the procurement or inspection of automotive and heavy construction equipment?
  • Not Applicable
  • Less than one (1) year
  • One (1) year, but less than two years
  • Two (2) years, but less than three years
  • Three (3) years, or more

03

DESCRIBE YOUR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: In procurement or inspection of automotive and heavy construction equipment.If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
NOTE: For each experience, please indicate the following information:

1. Name of Employer

2. Position/Title Held

3. Dates From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To (MM/DD/YYYY)

4. Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must also indicate this experience on your APPLICATION)

04

Which of the following best describes your experience in the supervision of the maintenance and repair or operation of automotive and heavy construction equipment?
  • Not Applicable
  • Less than one (1) year
  • One (1) year, but less than two years
  • Two (2) years, but less than three years
  • Three (3) years or more

05

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE: In the supervision of the maintenance and repair or operation of automotive and heavy construction equipment.If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
NOTE: For each experience, please indicate the following information:

1. Name of Employer

2. Position/Title Held

3. Dates From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To (MM/DD/YYYY)

4. Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must also indicate this experience on your APPLICATION)

06

Which of the following best describes your experience as an ?*For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's class (Item #6042), please click the hyperlink on the job title under Requirements OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at and type in the job title or item number under the "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.
  • Not Applicable
  • Less than six (6) months
  • Six (6) months, but less than one year
  • One (1) year or more

07

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE:as an Assistant Automotive Equipment Coordinator.If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
NOTE: For each experience, please indicate the following information:

1. Name of Employer

2. Position/Title Held

3. Dates From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To (MM/DD/YYYY)

4. Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must also indicate this experience on your APPLICATION)

08

Do you have a valid California Class C driver License?
  • Yes, I have a valid California Class C driver License
  • No, I am an out-of-state applicant and possess a driver license from the state from which I reside
  • None of the above

09

Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process? In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible list.
  • Yes, I will require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process, and I understand the above information and instructions
  • No, I do not require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process

10

How did you hear about this position?
  • Personal referral from someone other than a County Employee
  • County Employee
  • Los Angeles County Government Job website
  • Social Media (Instagram)
  • Social Media (Facebook)
  • Linkedin
  • County Job Hotline
  • Job Fair

11

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.
  • Yes, I understand the above information

12

WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?
  • Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

13

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.
  • Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

14

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?
  • Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.

15

Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable?
  • Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable.

16

Are you currently on criminal probation?
  • No
  • Yes

17

Are you currently on criminal parole?
  • No
  • Yes

18

Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident/arrest date?
  • No
  • Yes; within 1 year
  • Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
  • Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
  • Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
  • Yes; more than 4 years ago

19

Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?
  • No
  • Yes; within the last 12 months
  • Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
  • Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
  • Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
  • Yes; more than 4 years ago

20

Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?
  • No
  • Yes; 1 to 9 times
  • Yes; 10 to 19 times
  • Yes; 20 to 30 times
  • Yes; 31 or more times

21

Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?
  • No
  • Yes; 1 to 9 times
  • Yes; 10 to 19 times
  • Yes; 20 to 29 times
  • Yes; 30 or more times

22

Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?
  • No
  • Yes; 1 to 9 times
  • Yes; 10 to 19 times
  • Yes; 20 to 30 times
  • Yes; 31 or more times

23

Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?
  • No
  • Yes; 1 to 9 times
  • Yes; 10 to 19 times
  • Yes; 20 to 30 times
  • Yes; 31 or more times

24

Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?
  • No
  • Yes; 1 to 9 times
  • Yes; 10 to 19 times
  • Yes; 20 to 30 times
  • Yes; 31 or more times

25

Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?
  • No
  • Yes; 1 to 9 times
  • Yes; 10 to 19 times
  • Yes; 20 to 29 times
  • Yes; 30 or more times

26

Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?
  • No
  • Yes; 1 to 9 times
  • Yes; 10 to 19 times
  • Yes; 20 to 30 times
  • Yes; 31 or more times

27

By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.
  • Yes

Required Question

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County of Los Angeles, CA