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The County of Los Angeles CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, PW in Los Angeles, California
CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, PW
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CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, PW
Salary
$113,652.00 - $145,068.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C4140G
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
02/12/2025
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C4140G
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING PERIOD
We will begin accepting applications on February 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
NO OUT OF CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING.
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 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.
Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!
Essential Job Functions
ACapital Projects Management Associate, PW is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:
Manages the programming, design, construction, and post-construction of County capital projects of small to medium size by controlling all aspects cost and schedule, and through the resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery.
Acts as the immediately responsible contact for capital projects involving buildings and infrastructure projects
Develops, manages, and updates detailed total projects cost estimates and project schedules and exerts cost and schedule control during all phases of project delivery.
Coordinates the project related activities of tenant departments and other project stakeholders as needed to ensure successful delivery of the projects within cost and schedule limitations.
Assists a Capital Projects Manager, PW or a higher-level manager in the coordination of larger and more complex projects.
Identifies potential problem areas in advance and takes corrective action or notifies competent authority as necessary.
Coordinates and manages the procurement of professional consultant proposals.
Reviews change in program plans requested by client departments and provides advice on budget and schedule implications.
Coordinates and monitors construction inspections and makes periodic design or construction progress reviews and reports.
Approves, with limited authority, change orders and recommends disposition on large changes to work.
Reviews plans and performs monitoring of current and approved capital projects budgets and makes recommendation for adjustments.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree* in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field -AND-either:
Option I: Two years of project management experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Assistant, Public Works**;
-OR -
Option II: Three years of experience in project planning and development, systems development , resource management, budget maintenance and control, schedule management and control, design, and construction of building and/or infrastructure projects.
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.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States is required -OR-A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager is required.
PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:
Physical Class II – 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:
*In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, you must include a legible copy of the transcripts, or letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within five (5) business days from filing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment. Applications received without evidence of the required degree will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements.
Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. ( Accreditation Information (http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf) )
If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov with the subject of "CPM Associate C4140G " within five (5) business days of filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents.
** Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Assistant, Public Works is defined as: assists in the performance of detailed staff work related to the planning, development, management, and coordination of County facility or capital projects in the Department of Public Works.
ApplicantsMUSTattach a copy of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager with their application or within five (5) business days from filing. Applications submitted without the required certificate will be rejected as incomplete.
Additional Information
EXAM CONTENT:
The exam consists of two (2) parts:
Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation test, weighted 70%, assessing Professional Potential, 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, and Deductive Reasoning.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: A Training and Experience evaluation, weighted30%, assessing competencies gained in the following areas:
Experience managing the project budget for building and/or infrastructure projects
Experience managing contracts for building and/or infrastructure projects
Experience managing the delivery of vertical building and/or infrastructure projects
Experience in various engineering activities
Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering plans
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A COMBINED PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PARTS I AND II OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addjluk@dpw.lacounty.gov , klent@hr.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com,talentcentral@shl.com,noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
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.
Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.
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.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly.
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 historyunless 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. 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).
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Works as they occur.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . We require a completed “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
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.
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.
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.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name:Jen Luk
Department Contact Phone:(626) 458-2141
Department Contact Fax: (626) 979-5440
Department Contact Email:jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone:(626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone:(626) 282-7829
California Relay Services:(800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
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Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
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Updated February 2024
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All important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov, SCho@hr.lacounty.gov, klent@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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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 ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes 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 or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. 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.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree* in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field -AND- OPTION I: have two years of project management experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Assistant, Public Works?**
Yes
No
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Did you graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree* in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field -AND- OPTION II: have three years of experience in project planning, development, and management development, including resource management, budget maintenance and control, schedule management and control, design, and construction of building and/or infrastructure projects?
Yes
No
05
To receive credit for the required degree/coursework, you must include a legible copy of the diploma, transcripts, or letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within five (5) business days from filing to email address: jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov.
I understand and agree to abide by the above instructions.
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Do you have a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States is required -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager is required?
Yes
No
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Applicants MUST attach a copy of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager with their application or within five (5) business days from filing to email address: jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Instructions:Questions 9 through 18are a self-assessment of your training and experience as it relates to the position. The self-assessment is weighted30%of your final exam score. The training and experience-based questions will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities gained in the following areas:
• Experience managing the project budget for building and/or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing contracts for building and/or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing the delivery of building and/or infrastructure projects
• Experience in various engineering activities
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering plans
In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Certification Statement
By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided.I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
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How many building and/or infrastructure projects have you worked on where youmanaged* the project budget?
*Project budget management experiencemust have included official responsibility forALLof the following:
• Preparing the project budget;
• Reviewing costs and expenditures;
• Anticipating budget needs;
• Implementing cost controls;
• Recommending adjustments to the budget; and
• Authorizing expenditures within the budget and contract limits (e.g., payment to architects and contractors).
I do not have experience working on building and/or infrastructure projects where I managed the project budget.
1 to 5
6 to 10
More than 10
10
In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, approximate dates of your experiences, and duties for each position title. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
11
How many years of experience do you havemanaging contracts* for the designANDconstructionof building and/or infrastructure projects?
*Contract management experiencemust have included official responsibility forALLof the following:
• Managing the contract based on contract terms;
• Reviewing and acting on contract change requests, if needed; and
• Authorizing expenditures within contract limits (e.g., payment to architects and contractors).
I do not have experience managing contracts for the design and construction of building and/or infrastructure projects.
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years or more
12
In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, approximate dates of your experiences, and duties for each position title. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
13
Indicate the number of projects in which you wereinvolved in managing the delivery*of a building and/or infrastructure project.
*Managing the delivery of a building and/or infrastructure projectmust have included the designand/orconstruction phases (renovation or new construction).
I do not have experience working on a building and/or infrastructure project.
1 to 2
3 to 4
5 or more
14
In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, approximate dates of your experiences, and duties for each position title. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following engineering activities do you haveat least two yearsof experience in?Select all that apply.
I do not have experience in the engineering activities listed.
Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project schedules
Reviewing technical reports
Reviewing cost estimates
16
In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response(s) selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, approximate dates of your experiences, and duties for each position title. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following engineering plans do you haveproficient experience in reviewingANDinterpretingas it relates to vertical building and/or infrastructure construction?Select all that apply.
None
Architectural
Civil
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Landscaping
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In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response(s) selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, approximate dates of your experiences, and duties for each position title. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Required Question
Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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