Salary : $88,823.04 - $113,376.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: D4105G-R
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program InformationEXAM NUMBERD4105G-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENTWe welcome applications from everyone!
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received
before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, November 2, 2026, to be accepted.
Essential Job Functions - Coordinates construction and alteration activities by conferring with both construction personnel and the appropriate recreation and maintenance personnel to determine their basic requirements, to make convenient arrangements and to provide information on the scope and schedule of the construction.
- Inspects and supervises the inspection of all construction projects including capital projects, force account, concessionaire, purchase order contract, service contract, volunteer improvement projects and Urban Beautification projects.
- Maintains liaison on capital projects activities with the County Engineer and the Chief Administrative Office.
- Interprets the Department's functional requirements to architects, contractors and engineers.
- Prepares deficiency reports on capital projects construction and submits them to the Construction Project Manager of the County Engineer for resolution.
- Recommends design and specification criteria to the County Engineer to resolve landscaping problems encountered by grounds maintenance working around County buildings.
- Prepares the Capital Projects budget for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
- Responds to request for information from citizens, community groups, County departments and outside agencies regarding park construction or improvements.
- Maintains a file on specifications, working drawings, as-built drawings and construction history on all park construction projects.
Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Graduation from an accredited college with a degree* in landscape architecture, engineering, or architecture -AND- three years' experience in the design**, construction coordination***, or the inspection**** of buildings or site development. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
LICENSE:A California Class C Driver License
is required at the time of appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS:2 - 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to
within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**Design of buildings or site development experience includes:
- Selecting the appropriate consultant for the project based on need, such as architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, surveyors, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and electrical engineers.
- Reviewing and approving the proposed scope of work (i.e., scope of services) for a design consultant, including tasks, deliverables, and milestones.
- Reviewing and approving the proposed fee schedule as provided by design consultants.
- Reviewing, approving, and providing feedback on consultant deliverables such as design plans, construction documents, specifications, schedules, and reports.
*** Construction coordination of buildings or site development experience includes:
- Reviewing and approving the contractor schedule, including a critical path schedule with tasks, durations, and dependencies.
- Reviewing and approving the contractor submittals, including specification cut sheets and samples.
- Coordinating the project activities with the park staff, including park managers, facility staff, grounds maintenance and crafts workers.
- Inspecting work for quality, completeness, adherence to plans and specifications and timeliness.
- Reviewing and approving contractor proposed change orders and work change or specification change requests to resolution.
- Managing contractor-submitted requests for information (RFIs) through resolution
**** Inspection of buildings or site development experience includes:
- Evaluating and inspecting buildings and sites as part of the preconstruction process to identify hazards and other challenges.
- Evaluating and inspecting buildings and sites as part of deficiency identification and project scoping.
- Inspecting buildings and park amenities such as fields, courts, and play areas for general safety, operation, and condition.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:No withhold will be allowed. Required education and or experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATION:If you're a County employee that performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
Additional InformationOUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:This examination will consist of
TWO (2) PARTS:PART I: Multiple-Choice and/or Simulation assessment,
weighted at 60%, measuring the following competencies:
- Achievement
- Coping with Uncertainty
- Responsibility
- Working to High-Quality Standards
- Willingness to Learn
- Working Relationships
- Analyzing Information
- Learning Quickly
- Generating New Ideas
- Using Time Efficiently
- Adapting to Change
- Reading Comprehension
- Numerical Reasoning
PART II: Evaluation of Training and Experience,
weighted at 40%, measuring the knowledge of:
- Standards, codes, and regulations related to construction and design
- Structural, electrical, and mechanical systems and construction principles
- Equipment and software used for graphic design and presentation, scheduling, and estimating
- Reading and interpreting construction documents
- Technology Application
- Fiscal Awareness
Candidates must meet minimum requirements and achieve a 70% or higher on the combined score of Part I and Part II in order to be placed on the eligible list.
EXAM REVIEW:STANDARDIZED MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
- Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests. You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.
- Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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.
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