Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

D4105G-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We 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.

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

At our Planning and Development (P&D) Agency, we play a vital role in shaping vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities. We help ensure that County parks, trails, and facilities are thoughtfully planned, designed, constructed, and preserved; reflect the social and cultural needs of our communities; are accessible and equitably distributed across neighborhoods; and remain safe and secure.

We serve the community by developing innovative policies and implementing projects that expand park access, enhance public spaces, and promote the environmental stewardship of County lands and trails. As part of an award-winning department, you’ll have opportunities to make a meaningful impact while building your career and growing professionally.

The ideal candidate we are searching for a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented team player to support the administration of the Department of Parks and Recreation and coordinate capital improvement and maintenance construction projects. If you enjoy managing meaningful projects, working with diverse teams, and helping improve facilities and public spaces that serve our communities, we want to hear from you!

For more information, please view the classification specification: Park Project Coordinator

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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.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

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 csears@hr.lacounty.gov 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 Information

OUR 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 https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series 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.

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.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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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. We are 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.

Testing Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Channon Sears

Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-1915

Department Contact Email: csears@hr.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .

Fair Chance

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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 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).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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