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- Facilities Contract Services InspectorApplications will be accepted on Friday, January 12, 2024, on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met and may close as early as 11:59 p.m. (PST), on Friday, January 19, 2024.In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increaseEffective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increaseSalary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Facilities Contract Services Inspector positions within the Sheriff’s Department. As future vacancies occur throughout the County of Orange, candidates referred to the eligible list will be contacted. This list may also be used to fill positions at a lower level within this occupational series.
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) is a large and multi-faceted law enforcement agency whose five organizational Commands are comprised of 22 separate Divisions. The Research and Development Division (R&D) is among these Divisions. R&D supports the department’s mission by developing and maximizing resources necessary to advance law enforcement objectives and department goals through cost effective, innovative opportunities and partnerships. The division facilitates department-wide construction and maintenance for sheriff’s facilities, manages fleet vehicles, provides grant writing and assistance, procures available state and federal equipment, inventories and issues department equipment, processes uniform needs and conducts research and special projects without compromise to quality, safety or service. We will be leaders and a national model for providing professional, ethical, and efficient service to our customers and partners while achieving and inspiring the highest levels of integrity and accountability.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
R&D’s Facilities Operations Unit has an interesting and challenging opportunity as a Contract Services Inspector to administer the contracts and to inspect the work performed by contractors who provide custodial, grounds keeping, elevator, lighting and minor repairs, and related minor maintenance services not requiring structural skills; to inspect County facilities to identify minor one-time maintenance and repair needs; and to do other work as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Inspect County buildings and facilities to determine if custodial, grounds keeping, elevator and lighting maintenance work performed by contractors is of acceptable quality and if it has been performed in accordance with contractual agreements.
- Notify contractors to discuss unsatisfactory work and obtain corrective action.
- Estimate costs of correcting unsatisfactory work and takes corrective action.
- Inspect grounds and buildings for minor maintenance and repair needs and prepares work requests to correct problems.
- Plan and estimate costs for minor maintenance and repair services (not involving structural skills).
- Verify contractor invoices submitted for payment by reviewing inspection reports and contract terms to determine that work has been completed in a satisfactory manner and that charges are in compliance with contract terms.
- Maintain record of inspections and prepares reports of contractor performance.
- Prepare requisitions to Procurement to obtain bids and assists the Supervising Procurement Contract Specialist to evaluate bidders.
The successful candidate will have considerable experience that’s directly related to the knowledge and abilities listed under the Minimum Qualifications requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
For positions with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, candidates must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff's Department. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff's Department.
The background investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, a mandatory polygraph examination, and fingerprinting. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use, credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Sheriff Human Resources screens all application materials to identify qualified candidates based on the minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position.
Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by subject matter job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on response to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
ELIGIBLE LIST
After all procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the Employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
HOW TO APPLY
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including areas which you have developed expertise.
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Sophia Maciel at 714-834-5198 or smaciel@ocsheriff.gov. For other recruitment information, please contact Sheriff Recruiting at 714-834-5811. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sophia Maciel at (714) 834-5198 or email at smaciel@ocsheriff.gov.
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- Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
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- 01You are required to provide full and complete responses to the questions asked. The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your responses. Failure to do so will result in an automatic "disqualification." Incomplete information will result in a lower score. NOTE: Responses of "See Resume" or copy and paste of work experience are not a qualifying response and will not be scored.
- Supplemental questions are designed to help you present your qualifications for this position.
- Your qualifications for this position will be rated based on the information that you provide.
- Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions.
- If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate questions.
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02Describe your experience education and training as it relates to facilities maintenance contract administration. List the courses and seminars completed, the length of the training and credits or certificates earned. Please attach copies of certificates and transcripts in the application.03Describe your work experience in facilities maintenance contract preparation and negotiations.04Describe your experience in monitoring contractor performance and compliance with contract terms and conditions. Include the methods you used to measure contractor compliance with contract terms and conditions, to correct unsatisfactory contractor performance and to resolve service issues between a contractor and the contract users05Describe the methods you have used to develop new, or modify existing service contracts to meet client needs.* Required Question
