Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time Automotive Pool Manager II (APMII). This position is under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I.

The APMII is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Motor Pool Department, which includes a variety of daily essential patient and hospital related services, the hospital's pool of State-owned vehicles, and on-site garage:

• Directly supervises the APMI, who is responsible for the direct supervision of 1 Automotive Equipment Operator II (AEOII) and 14 AEOI's by ensuring the efficient scheduling and timely completion of essential daily patient care services such as the pick-up/delivery of food, laundry, medical and personal care items, packages, furniture, etc., and bus transportation; various business services such as delivery/pick-up of State property, office moves, hospital set-ups/take-downs for special events and other business needs as required; coordinating and scheduling the hospital’s State-owned vehicles utilized for off-site business; and providing strong administrative support to the SSMI pertaining to the daily operation of the hospital’s on-site garage for the purpose of maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles and other related duties in the operation of the Motor Pool Department.

• Directly supervises 1 Automobile Mechanic in the daily operation of the hospital’s on-site garage, which includes a car washing station, vehicle lifts, tire balancer, and other related equipment; develops, implements, and maintains service schedules for all hospital’s State-owned vehicles and equipment to maximize the lifespan and sustain efficient operation; manages the safety inspection and operation of the patient transportation buses and trash trucks and the accurate records of each Driver’s Employer Pull Notice (EPN) in compliance with the Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program conducted by the California Highway Patrol; conducts an annual inventory of all automotive maintenance supplies ensuring the adequate inventory without excessive overage; processes purchase orders and services contracts in accordance with the hospital’s Acquisitions and Contracts Unit guidelines. Keeps abreast with all current governmental regulations regarding transportation reports, state surplus, automotive industry technology developments, etc.; advises upper management on plans of improvement and corrective measures; and maintains a safe work environment within the operations of Motor Pool.

Successful Candidates must have extensive knowledge and experience in the principles and methods in managing and operating a pool of vehicles and a State garage; capability to perform vehicle maintenance, adjustments, and repairs; knowledge of Motor Vehicle codes pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on public roadways; competency in budgeting, managing, and implementing service contracts; understanding in procuring and maintaining adequate inventory of auto parts and mechanical equipment; strong supervisory skills; excellent communication abilities; good organizational skills; and possess basic computer knowledge.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Instructions for the required Statement of Qualifications are provided below in the "Statement of Qualifications" section.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (458052) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.  Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:  DSH Recruitment Survey

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/13/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

N/A

Attn: Human Resources Employment Unit

Exam/Hiring Unit

3102 E. Highland Ave

Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

N/A

Human Resources Employment Unit

Exam/Hiring Unit

3102 E. Highland Ave

Patton , CA 92369

Due to COVID 19, please utilize our HR drop box to submit applications, Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted with your application. Instructions for the required Statement of Qualifications are provided in the "Statement of Qualifications" section in the job advertisement.
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Please review the that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Automotive Pool Manager II  classification. 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources - Employment Unit
(909) 742-5551

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
Rachel.Guerrero@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted with your application and must include responses to the following:

Describe your experience and knowledge in the following:

• State garage or other service facilities.
• Vehicle pool operations of 150+ vehicles.
• Purchase and inventory of mechanical parts and equipment.
• Sustaining accurate records of maintenance and repairs for each vehicle.
• Proper storage of all vehicles.
• Any other experience related to the operation of a service garage and a large pool of vehicles.

SOQ must be typed, single spaced, Arial 12-point font, and no more than 2 single-sided pages in length, all margins must be no less than one inch (1”). Please include your full name and position title on the upper right-hand corner of each page.

**Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of this SOQ**

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work,

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