The Sheriff's Office is recruiting for a Supervising Sheriff's Automotive Technician. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing the outfitting, installation, repair, and maintenance of department vehicles and specialized equipment. This role ensures that vehicles are properly equipped, maintained, and operating reliably to support public safety operations. The position coordinates technical activities, supervises assigned work, and performs a variety of specialized technical duties related to the assigned area of responsibility. Strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.
Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.
To plan, organize, direct, and supervise the installation, repair, and maintenance of emergency equipment on vehicles and equipment assigned to the Sheriff’s Office; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and are responsible for a program area within a work unit or department.
Receives general direction from a Sheriff’s Lieutenant.
Exercises direct supervision over technical personnel.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the upfitting of emergency vehicles and equipment assigned to the Sheriff’s Office; implement policies and procedures.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of specialized Sheriff’s Office equipment, including, but not limited to, light bars, flashers, sirens, weapons storage, consoles, transport partitions, radios, speakers, and antennas, to modify vehicles to meet Sheriff’s Office specifications.
- Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; coordinate and monitor workflow of an assigned work unit; recommend and implement improvements and modifications to assigned work unit.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, fuel, supplies, and personnel; monitor and control expenditures.
- Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain the efficient and professional operation of assigned work unit.
- Schedule vehicle and equipment service and repair activities, both internally and with outside vendors.
- Forecast vehicle replacements and associated costs; provide input on standards and specifications; coordinate with vendors and process change orders; accept deliveries and perform inspections.
- Initiate and track work orders; prepare records of work performed; generate and review reports from an automated maintenance management system for assigned work unit.
- Maintain communication with Command staff regarding the status of vehicles and equipment, personnel needs, and operational matters impacting upfitting activities.
- Oversee the work of staff performing routine maintenance and repair of vehicles.
- Oversee and maintain Sheriff’s Office fuel network.
- Participate in the work of staff as it relates to routine maintenance and repair of vehicles and the upfitting of vehicles and equipment.
- As directed, may represent the division to outside agencies, organizations, and vendors; provide technical assistance as necessary.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, supply vendors, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties similar to a Sheriff’s Automotive Technician II with Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Required License or Certificate:
- May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in emergency vehicles.
- Equipment, tools, and materials used in equipment maintenance and repair.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
- Principles of budget preparation, administration, and monitoring.
- Principles and practices of work safety.
- Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
- Automated systems used for the scheduling of maintenance activities and projects.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including relevant software programs.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Ability to:- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; analyze, understand, identify, recall, interpret, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, and special projects; analyze and diagnose problem equipment; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; understand, recall, interpret, analyze, explain, and apply related rules, laws, and regulations; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk when reviewing manuals, schematics, and specifications or while in meetings for long periods of time; walk, stand, bend, squat, crouch, stoop, climb, kneel, reach, balance, feel, and twist when performing installation and repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; see and hear with sufficient acuity to evaluate proper functioning of various vehicles and equipment; visually differentiate between colors on wires; regularly lift very heavy weight.
- Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
- Organize, implement, and direct emergency vehicle and equipment upfitting within the Sheriff’s Office.
- Supervise, train, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
- Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Training & Experience Rating (100%)
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
