The County of Los Angeles CHIEF, HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE in Los Angeles, California, United States

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The County of Los Angeles CHIEF, HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE in Los Angeles, California

CHIEF, HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

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CHIEF, HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

Salary

$117,649.20 - $158,549.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

J7498F

Department

SHERIFF

Opening Date

11/19/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description
Benefits
Questions

Position/Program Information

FIRST DAY OF FILING

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)

THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

EXAM NUMBER

J7498F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

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

Flexible Benefit Plans – The County provides each employee with a monthly “benefit allowance” they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
Robust Retirement Packages – Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee’s salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

For more details on employee benefits, please visithttps://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

DEFINITION

Has immediate charge of a helicopter maintenance operations serving aircraft owned and/or operated by the County.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocable to this class receive administrative supervision from the Captain in charge of the Sheriff Department’s Aero Bureau or the Fire Department’s Air Operations Battalion Chief. Incumbents serve as the highest level of maintenance management and technical review to helicopter mechanics, helicopter maintenance inspectors, and other air operations support staff. Incumbents are responsible for the maintenance of all technical records, manuals, parts and supplies, support equipment, and coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration on all required aircraft inspections. Incumbents must possess expert knowledge of materials, tools, and procedures used in maintaining aircraft, principles of maintenance management and supervision, and safety procedures pertaining to aircraft and aircraft maintenance. This class may occasionally lift more than 50 pounds and regularly climb on aircraft and ladders while carrying tools, equipment, and parts.

Essential Job Functions

Directs the planning, assigning, inspecting, reviewing, approving, and evaluating of the activities of helicopter maintenance operations in aircraft preventive maintenance, inspection, repair and replacement of aircraft engines, major component parts, transmissions, drive trains and assemblies, hydraulically actuated accessories, rotor masts, and major airframe members.

Develops and administers preventive maintenance timetables for major and minor repairs of engines, airframes, and major periodic inspections.

Schedules major maintenance to ensure maximum aircraft availability.

Oversees control and accounting of service life-limited parts, such as rotor mast assemblies, and other parts subject to stress failure.

Directs and participates in the design, fabrication, and installation of such devices as electrically actuated chemical drop tanks, search lights, loudspeakers, night vision devices and other equipment requiring substantive airframe and electrical system modifications.

Acts as Departmental liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Standard District Offices regarding supplemental type certifications required for major airframe and engine modifications.

Prepares estimates on the extent and cost of aircraft repairs and recommends to management on the need to repair or replace aircraft and other equipment.

Manages the budget assigned to the aircraft maintenance section and reviews all expenditures for compliance with County purchasing procedures prior to submitting purchase requests for approval.

Directs the operation of a tool and stock room including the requisition, receipt and issuance of parts, equipment, tools and supplies.

Directs the preparation and maintenance of records and reports.

Compiles and analyzes cost data.

Coordinates and expedites aircraft and support equipment repair activities at the scene of emergencies or disasters.

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of light fixed-wing single-engine or multi-engine aircraft, as required.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

OPTION I: One year of experience supervising a crew of helicopter mechanics at the level of a Supervising Helicopter Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1616759?sort=ClassTitle%7CAscending&keywords=mechanic%20&page=5&pagetype=classSpecifications) *.

OPTION II : Two years of experience providing technical guidance to a crew of Helicopter Mechanics at the level of a Senior Helicopter Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064884?sort=ClassTitle%7CAscending&keywords=mechanic%20&page=4&pagetype=classSpecifications) * or inspecting maintenance performed on airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s regulations and manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and directives at the level of a Helicopter Maintenance Inspector (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064901?keywords=helicopter&pagetype=classSpecifications) *.

LICENSES

A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration**.

A valid Inspection Authorization Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration**.

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 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 his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving 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 MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS

Physical Class IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

For full descriptions of class specifications of Los Angeles County classes: Supervising Helicopter Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1616759?keywords=supervising%20helicopter&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item #7495), Senior Helicopter Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064884?keywords=senior%20helicopter&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item #7494), Helicopter Maintenance Inspector (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064901?keywords=Helicopter%20Maintenance%20Inspector&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item #7496), please click the hyperlink on each title OR go to the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under the "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

**In order to qualify, you must submit a copy of your valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's LicenseAND a valid Inspection Authorization Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration with your applicationat the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Credit will be given to applicants who possessDESIRABLEqualifications and indicate so on their employment applicationat the time of filing.

Work experience with helicopters in public safety or military aviation.

Experience for hands-on maintenance on public safety, military, or commercial helicopters.

Experience as a helicopter maintenance/repair quality control inspector.

Experience in the direct supervision* of 10 or more helicopter maintenance personnel.

Experience conducting in-flight troubleshooting of helicopters.

*Supervision refers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning, assigning and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling and recommending discipline.

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 utilized 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 have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted at 100%.

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

VETERANS CREDIT

If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of yourDD214 Formissued by the branch of servicewithyour application for review.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation. Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.

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 (e.g., three moving violations in one year, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, suspended license, and driving under the influence), poor credit history, poor employment history, substance abuse, and 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.

VACANCY INFORMATION

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Operations Division, Aero Bureau.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

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

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaireONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSand you have completely filled out your application.

Apply online by clicking on the green"Apply"button at the top right corner of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the5:00 P.M. (PT) 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 ensure that you do not enter an incorrect email address.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please note thatALLinformation included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
FALSIFICATION of any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.

CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL
All notices including result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add emiranda@lasd.org as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email the documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

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 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.

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

For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below.

http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

Your Responsibilities:

1.Completing Your Application:

a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

2.Requirements on Job Posting:

a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.

b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.

5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:

a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.

Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process.

You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty.

The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system.

The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis.

NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet.

By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.

Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.

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/

Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been 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 the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)

Background Check: 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 a 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 or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also 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.

Career Planning: 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 athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.

Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Updated February 2024

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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. UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE 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 and instructions.

02

Which of the following best describes your experience supervising a crew of helicopter mechanics at the level of aSupervising Helicopter Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1616759?keywords=7495&pagetype=classSpecifications) ?

For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's Supervising Helicopter Mechanic (Item #7495) please click the hyperlink on the job title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

Not Applicable
Less than one year
One (1) year or more

03

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEsupervising a crew of helicopter mechanics at the level of aSupervising Helicopter Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1616759?keywords=7495&pagetype=classSpecifications) .NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience supervising a crew of helicopter mechanics at the level of Supervising Helicopter Mechanic.

Please also indicate your experience on your application. If you do not have experience, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY." Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in disqualification of your application.

Which of the following best describes your experience providing technical guidance to a crew of helicopter mechanics at the level of aSenior Helicopter Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064884?keywords=7494&pagetype=classSpecifications) ?

For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's Senior Helicopter Mechanic (Item #7494) please click the hyperlink on the job title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

Not Applicable
Less than one year
One (1) year but less than two
Two (2) years or more

05

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEproviding technical guidance to a crew of helicopter mechanics at the level of aSenior Helicopter Mechanic. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064884?keywords=7494&pagetype=classSpecifications) NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience in providing technical guidance to a crew of helicopter mechanics at the level of a Senior Helicopter Mechanic.

Which of the following best describes your experience inspecting maintenance performed on airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations and manufacturers' maintenance manuals and directives at the level of aHelicopter Maintenance Inspector (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064901?keywords=7496&pagetype=classSpecifications) ?

For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's Helicopter Maintenance Inspector (Item #7496) please click the hyperlink on the job title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

Not Applicable
Less than one year
One (1 ) year but less than two
Two (2) years or more

07

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEinspecting maintenance performed on airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations and manufacturers' maintenance manuals and directives at the level of aHelicopter Maintenance Inspector (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064901?keywords=7496&pagetype=classSpecifications) .NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience inspecting maintenance performed on airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations and manufacturers' maintenance manuals and directives at the level of a Helicopter Maintenance Inspector.

Do you possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License?

Yes
No

09

Do you possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization Certificate?
Yes
No

10

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

11

YouMUSTinclude a legible copy of your valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's license and your Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization Certificate. Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

12

Which of the following best describes your work experience with helicopters in public safety and/or military aviation?
Not Applicable
Less than one year
One (1) year or more

13

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEwith helicopters in public safety and/or military aviation.NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience with helicopters in public safety and/or military aviation.

Which of the following best describes your experience performing hands-on maintenance on public safety, military or commercial helicopters?

Not Applicable
Less than one year
One (1) year but less than two
Two (2) years or more

15

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEperforming hands-on maintenance on public safety, military or commercial helicopters.NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience performing hands-on maintenance on public safety and/or military aviation.

Do you have experience as a helicopter maintenance/ repair quality control inspector?

Yes
No

17

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEas a helicopter maintenance/repair inspector.NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience as a helicopter maintenance/ repair quality control inspector.

Do you have experience supervising 10 or more helicopter maintenance personnel?

Supervision refers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling and recommending discipline.

Yes
No

19

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEsupervising 10 or more helicopter maintenance personnel. Supervision refers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning, assigning and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling and recommending discipline.NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Number of Helicopter Maintenance Personnel Supervised

5) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience supervising 10 or more helicopter maintenance personnel.

Do you have experience conducting in-flight troubleshooting of helicopters?

Yes
No

21

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEconducting in-flight troubleshooting of helicopters.NOTE:For each experience, please include the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/ Title Held

3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY)- To:(MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Detailed description of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience conducting in-flight troubleshooting of helicopters.

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Yes, I understand the above information.

23

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

24

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.

25

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.

26

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.

27

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

28

Are you currently on criminal probation?
No
Yes

29

Are you currently on criminal parole?
No
Yes

30

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 time?
No
Yes; within 1 year
Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2

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