Sheriff's Automotive Technician - Supervising

(2026-11846-01)

Supplemental Questionnaire

Part I - Conviction History (Not Scored)

Questions in this section will be used as a screening tool only and will not be scored.

Have you been convicted of a crime?

(Conviction of a crime is not necessarily a bar to employment.  Each case is considered separately based on job requirements). 

You must disclose convictions, including reckless and drunk driving convictions, even if:

• It happened a long time ago;
• It was only a misdemeanor;
• You didn’t have to go to court (your attorney went for you);
• You had no jail time or the sentence was only a fine or probation 

You may OMIT:   

• Minor traffic violations;
• An arrest or detention that did not result in a conviction (Labor Code section 432.7);
• An arrest, detention, processing, diversion, supervision, adjudication, or court disposition that occurred while you were subject to the process and jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
• A conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, expunged, or statutorily eradicated pursuant to law (e.g. juvenile offense records sealed pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 389 and Penal Code sections 851.7 or 1203.45);
• A non-felony conviction for possession of marijuana that is two or more years old (Labor Code section 432.8).

If YES, please state:  1) date, 2) charge, 3) place, 4) court, and 5) action taken in the space below.

If NO, please enter N/A.

Part II -  Minimum Qualifications (Not Scored)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position on their application.

Do you possess the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade?

Do you possess three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties similar to a Sheriff’s Automotive Technician II with Placer County? 

Applicants who reported a "no" response to any of the above questions are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting for this position before proceeding.

Part III -  Training and Experience Supplemental Questions (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

Describe your experience overseeing the work of staff performing routine maintenance and repair of vehicles.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Describe your experience organizing, implementing, and directing vehicle and equipment upfitting.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Describe your experience installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment in emergency vehicles.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Describe your experience with budget preparation, administration, and monitoring.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Describe your experience forecasting vehicle needs and associated costs.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Describe your experience managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switching between tasks.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Describe your experience initiating and tracking work orders.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Describe your experience maintaining communication with staff regarding the status of vehicles and equipment, personnel needs, and operational matters impacting upfitting activities.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe this experience in the text box below. If you indicated no experience, please type "None."

Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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