Placer County

Sheriff's Automotive Technician - Supervising (#11846)

$34.05-$42.53 Hourly / $5,902.00-$7,371.87 Monthly / $70,824.00-$88,462.40 Yearly

DEFINITION

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from a Sheriff’s Lieutenant. 

Exercises direct supervision over technical personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a shop environment with varying temperature conditions and associated noises and odors, as well as in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Length of Probation:
All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. 

Bargaining Unit: 

General 

FLSA Status: 

Non-exempt
CLASS: 11846; EST: 6/24/2024;