Auto Mechanic (Promotional)

                 YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY

THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney’s Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by 11/24/2014.  A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to provide preventive maintenance and to diagnose mechanical failure in passenger vehicles, vans, light-duty trucks (up to 1-ton rating) and motorcycles; to complete major overhauling and repair work; to design and install special equipment in vehicles; to conduct comprehensive vehicle inspections ensuring that vehicles are in safe working condition; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This position is located in the Motor Vehicle Division of the General Services Agency. Auto Mechanics are assigned complex diagnostic work and perform maintenance and repair work on automatic and standard transmissions and may be required to design mountings for and to install push bars, cages and other equipment. Auto Mechanics are required to work with minimal supervision and are distinguished from the class of Auto Mechanic Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisorial responsibilities.

In addition to meeting the established minimum qualifications, the successful candidate for Automotive Mechanic will possess the following critical attributes:

• Demonstrated experience as an Automotive Mechanic.
• Ability to provide preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical failures in passenger vehicles, vans, light duty trucks (up to 1 ton) and motorcycles.
• Willingness to learn new procedures to keep up with advancing technologies within the Automotive Industry and commitment to maintain required certifications.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to accomplish work goals.
• Effectively manages time by appropriately prioritizing work.
• Proven safety record as demonstrated by the ability to identify safety issues and take corrective action.
• Consistently maintain effectiveness even when experiencing changes in work responsibilities, priorities and deadlines and takes prompt action to complete all assigned tasks.

 

Education and Training

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship in the auto mechanics trade, or an AA degree in Automotive Technology

AND

Experience

The equivalent of three years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of passenger vehicles vans, light-duty trucks and motorcycles.

License

Possession of a valid State of California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Possession of a valid State of California Smog Check Technician license currently applicable to the Alameda County geographic area.

Certification

Must possess the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and maintain said certifications throughout employment:

• A1-Engine Repair
• A3-Manual Drive Train and Axles
• A4-Suspension and Steering
• A5-Brakes
• A6-Electrical/Electronic Systems
• A7-Heating and Air Conditioning
• A8-Engine Performance
• L1-Advanced Engine Performance Specialist

State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Training may substitute as follows:

• Electrical/Electronic Systems Training may substitute for A6-Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Engine Performance Systems Training may substitute for A8-Engine Performance
• Advanced Engine Performance/Emission Systems Training may substitute for L1-Advanced Engine Performance Specialist

The following ASE certifications are desirable:

• A2-Automatic Transmission
• A9-Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

Special Requirements:

Auto mechanics must provide their own hand tools.


NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Basic safety practices and procedures including the use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of passenger vehicles, vans, light-duty trucks and motorcycles.
• Late model automobile engines, including ignition, electrical, emission control and electronic or computerized systems.
• Fuel, oil, and water pumps.
• Differentials and drive systems.
• Clutch, braking and suspension systems.
• All other major functioning parts of automobiles, vans, light-duty trucks and motorcycles.
• Operation and repair of automatic and standard transmissions.
• Emission control system and testing devices.
• On-board computer diagnostic equipment.
• Current automotive industry maintenance and repair standards.

Ability to:

• Use tools and equipment skillfully and safely in making complex automotive and motorcycle repairs.
• Diagnose causes of mechanical and electrical failure in passenger vehicles, vans, light-duty trucks and motorcycles.
• Design and fabricate special installations.
• Read and understand manufacturers’ specification and repair manuals, including those produced on electronic media (CD-ROM’s, DVD’s or internet).
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Use fleet management systems and online repair manuals.
• Use current smog testing equipment.
• Perform work safely.
• Operate a tow truck.
• Work collaboratively.
• Provide excellent customer service.

The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2) Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process which is a performance examination which will be qualifying only. 3) Those candidates scoring highest on the performance exam will move on to the next step in the examination process, an oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. 

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

  

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:

Deadline for Filing: Review of Minimum Qualifications: Performance Examination: Oral Interviews:	5:00 pm, Monday, November 24, 2014  Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

 *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN*

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues.  To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.

 

Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

 

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox.  If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

 

Alicia Baptista

Departmental Personnel Officer

General Services Agency

510- 208-9721