Administrative Specialist II - Courts - R13988
Career Description
SHOP PLANNER ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL
Facilities Operations
This recruitment will close at midnight on Wednesday, August 30, 2006.
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT MAY APPLY.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Facilities Operations, a unit of the Resources & Development Management Department (RDMD), has a promotional opportunity for a Shop Planner. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for planning, supervising, scheduling, coordinating and dispatching maintenance personnel assigned to the Building Trades Shop on a daily basis using a computerized Facility Manager (FM) system and a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Other duties of this position include determining specific materials needed, ordering non-stock items, keeping accurate records of labor and materials expended, initiating, receiving, and distributing service calls, preparing requests for receivers for P.O numbers, assembling and checking all insurance and EDD forms, contractor's invoice, job proposal, and Auditor's P.O receiver for payment. The Shop Planner processes and certifies employee virtual time sheets, all overtime justification slips, and maintains various work logs. The Shop Planner also supervises all shop activities in the absence of the Trades Supervisor.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will possess considerable experience and training in the competencies listed below
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL TRADES
Proven Knowledge Of
• Current construction methods, tools and materials used in the building trades
• Characteristics of and trade practices used in electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems, elevator maintenance and metal trades work; pertinent building codes
• Cal-OSHA building construction regulations and other safety rules and regulations
• Current building equipment and materials by name, manufacturer and source
Organizational/Planning Skills
Proven Ability to:
• Understand the amount of time needed to complete work projects according to each trade involved in order to plan effective work schedules for shop personnel
• Determine specific materials needed and order non-stock items
• Complete purchasing requests, requests for receivers, and process contractors invoices for payment
• Maintain accurate records of labor and materials expended
Analytical/Decision Making Skills
Proven ability to:
• Analyze costs of materials of various manufacturers and determine feasibility of purchasing those materials with the highest degree of quality and usefulness at the lowest possible cost
• Read and interpret building specifications and blueprints
• Analyze and summarize statistical information related to shop operation in order to compile reports on all work projects for departmental administrative personnel
• Determine when to call contractors for assistance as required when work exceeds County manpower
THE RECRUITMENT
• Application/Supplemental Questionnaire Rating: (Referral/Non-Referral) Application/Supplemental materials will be rated to identify those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step.
• Qualifications Appraisal Panel Interview: (Weighted 100%) Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Candidate rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit each candidate's qualifications for the job.
How To Apply
Only on-line applications will be accepted for this recruitment.
• To start the application process -Click on the link at the top of this screen that reads “Apply".
• If you have questions related to this recruitment, please contact Abe Buelna by phone at (714) 834-5731 or by e-mail at abe.buelna@rdmd.ocgov.com.
Additional Information
"Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply"
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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Please describe your education, training and experience in the following areas: A. Electrical or Mechanical maintenance, repair or installation. B. Computers (including equipment and software) list any programs you are proficient with.
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Describe your experience interpreting building specifications and blue prints. Include experience interpreting shop drawings, electrical schematics and/or plumbing diagrams.
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Describe your experience in determining priorities and dispatching personnel involved in the building trades.
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Please describe your experience in: A. Purchasing materials. B. Dealing with vendors. C. Keeping records. D. Handling requests and dealing with customers.
• Required Question
Government Administration
Administrative
Full-time