AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR - Emergency Appointment Fire

County of Los Angeles, CA

• $78K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years technical experience in procurement or inspection of automotive/heavy construction equipment.
  • 3 years supervising maintenance, repair, or operation of automotive/heavy construction equipment.
  • 1 year as an Assistant Automotive Equipment Coordinator with LA County.
  • Valid California Class C Driver License required.
  • Ability to perform moderate physical tasks such as lifting and manual labor.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance and repair of equipment, coordinating replacements during repairs.
  • Consult with department personnel to identify and secure necessary equipment.
  • Inspect new or modified equipment for compliance and recommend changes.
  • Prepare specifications for new equipment purchases or modifications.
  • Recommend improvements for procurement and maintenance procedures based on inspections and records.
  • Assign and transfer equipment between different sections of the department.
  • Participate in preparing the budget for automotive and heavy construction equipment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for permanent employment after initial 90-day assessment period.
  • Potential for professional growth in a critical emergency response role.
  • Work in an essential industry that supports community safety and infrastructure.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects during emergency situations.
  • Diverse work schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Full Job Description
Salary : $78,136.32 - $105,295.68 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: I6043B-FR
Department: BEACHES AND HARBORS
Opening Date: 08/06/2026

Position/Program Information

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 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.
Essential Job Functions
  • 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

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 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.
Additional Information

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.
Application & Filing Information:Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add , , , , and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

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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. Check the website for updated information at:

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.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online 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.

Department Contact Name: Sergio Paredes
Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7806
Department Contact Email:
ADA Coordinator Phone: (424) 526-7809
Teletype Phone: (800) 889-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Select the option below that matches your qualifications based on full-time experience*.*Full-time is considered an average of 40 hours a week.
  • Option 1: Three years' of technical experience in the procurement or inspection of automotive and heavyconstruction equipment.
  • Option 2: Three years of experience in the supervision of the maintenance and repair or operation of suchequipment.
  • Option 3: One year of experience as an Assistant Automotive Equipment Coordinator.
  • I do not meet any of the above options.

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Describe in detail your full time experience you provided for question 2. Include all of the follo

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