CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, PW

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 :

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 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. 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.

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 Construction Management Association of America certification with their application or within five (5) business days from filing. Applications submitted without the required certificate will be rejected as incomplete.

Exam Content

The exam consists of two parts :

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.

A Training and Experience evaluation, weighted 30%, assessing competencies gained in the following areas :

Experience managing the project budget for building and / or infrastructure projects

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 add jluk@dpw.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.

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.

Additional Information

Eligibility Information : The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for twelve (12) months following promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis.

Fair Chance 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 history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered under Fair Chance policies.

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 : (626) 282-7829

California Relay Services : (800) 735-2922

ADDITIONAL NOTES : CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION. For accommodations related to the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov with a completed Reasonable Accommodation request form and supporting documentation.

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