PARK PROJECT COORDINATOR
Salary
$88,823.04 - $113,376.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
D4105G-R
Department
PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date
10/01/2026
Closing Date
11/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
D4105G-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone!
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, November 2, 2026, to be accepted.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.
The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
At our Planning and Development (P&D) Agency, we play a vital role in shaping vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities. We help ensure that County parks, trails, and facilities are thoughtfully planned, designed, constructed, and preserved; reflect the social and cultural needs of our communities; are accessible and equitably distributed across neighborhoods; and remain safe and secure.
We serve the community by developing innovative policies and implementing projects that expand park access, enhance public spaces, and promote the environmental stewardship of County lands and trails. As part of an award-winning department, you'll have opportunities to make a meaningful impact while building your career and growing professionally.
The ideal candidate we are searching for a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented team player to support the administration of the Department of Parks and Recreation and coordinate capital improvement and maintenance construction projects. If you enjoy managing meaningful projects, working with diverse teams, and helping improve facilities and public spaces that serve our communities, we want to hear from you!
For more information, please view the classification specification: Park Project Coordinator
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Essential Job Functions
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in landscape architecture, engineering, or architecture -AND- three years experience in the design, construction coordination, or the inspection of buildings or site development. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
LICENSE:
A California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Design of buildings or site development experience includes:
Inspection of buildings or site development experience includes:
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required education and or experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATION:
If you're a County employee that performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) PARTS:
PART I: Multiple-Choice and/or Simulation assessment, weighted at 60%, measuring the following competencies:
PART II: Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 40%, measuring the knowledge of:
Candidates must meet minimum requirements and achieve a 70% or higher on the combined score of Part I and Part II in order to be placed on the eligible list.
EXAM REVIEW:
STANDARDIZED MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.
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ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Channon Sears
Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-1915
Department Contact Email: csears@hr.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying education and experience. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
02
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving email notifications, you may still view correspondence by logging into your account at GovernmentJobs.com and checking your profile inbox. It is each applicant's responsibility to take the necessary steps to regularly check for and review correspondence. To help ensure that email notifications are not filtered into your spam or junk mail folder, please add the domains listed below to your approved or safe-sender list. • csears@hr.lacounty.gov • EAmiri@hr.lacounty.gov • info@governmentjobs.com • noreply@governmentjobs.com • donot-reply@amcatmail.com
03
A California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
04
Please indicate the highest level of education you have COMPLETED.
05
If you have a Bachelors degree or higher, indicate the major(s) for each degree held, as written on your diploma, official transcript, or verification letter from the Registrars Office.
06
To verify your academic standing, you need to submit one of the following proof of degree: a copy of the diploma, a copy of the official transcript or a copy of a verification letter from the schools Registrars Office. You must submit the proof of academic standing within 7 (seven) calendar days from the last day of filing. The documents should be in the following file format: Adobe Acrobat, JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF and TIFF. It must be less than 5.0 MB per document.
07
How many years of experience do you possess in the design of buildings or site development?
08
How many years of experience do you possess in the construction coordination of buildings or site development?
09
How many years of experience do you possess in the inspection of buildings or site development?
10
If you indicated that you have experience in the design, construction coordination, or the inspection of buildings or site development you MUST provide ALL of the following:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."
Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Department of Human Resources Countywide Talent Assessment Division TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Park Project Coordinator
General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Park Project Coordinator position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
This assessment is weighted at 40%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. Where requested, be sure to justify all experience you are claiming in this Training & Experience Evaluation. You may list as many employment experiences you deem
12
Indicate all types of capital improvement, facility repair, facility maintenance, and/or facility alteration projects (of at least a minimum of $500,000) for which you served as the project manager for at least three of the project management phases below. (Select all that apply)
Notes:
Project manager is defined as being the primary individual responsible for the planning, design, procurement, construction, or closeout for a particular project to ensure timely completion within allocated funds/budget and resources. To receive credit, you need to have performed at least three project management phases for each project type selected.
Phases:
Planning (e.g., evaluating sites; conferring with design consultants; defining scope of work; establishing project objectives, including budget) Design (e.g., hiring and managing design consultants; reviewing deliverables) Procurement (e.g., qualifying contractors; coordinating bid process) Construction (e.g., coordinating contractor activities; managing change orders; inspecting work) Closeout (e.g., reconciling budget; accepting contractor work)
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To receive credit for Question 12, please list one example for each project type in which you served as the project manager, and state whether the project was capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and/or alteration. One project can be used for more than one project type (Example: Project A; parking lot paving, landscaping and irrigation). Afterwards, please provide a detailed but concise summary of your overall responsibility as the project manager for the project types that were selected. Be sure to include the approximate value of each project. (Response should be limited to a maximum of 500 words)
14
Regarding Question 12, indicate the number of unique/distinct projects in which you served as the project manager.
15
To receive credit for Question 14, please list each project in which you served as the project manager, and whether each project was capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and/or alteration. Afterwards, please provide a detailed but concise summary of your overall responsibility as the project manager for the projects listed. (Response should be limited to a maximum of 500 words)
16
Regarding Question 12, indicate the highest value for a single project in which you served as the project manager.
17
To receive credit for Question 16, please list the project worth the value selected above in which you served as the project manager, and whether the project was capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and/or alteration. Afterwards, please provide a detailed but concise summary of your overall responsibility as the project manager for the project listed. (Response should be limited to a maximum of 500 words)
18
Please provide your employer, job title, supervisor name and supervisor contact information, and dates of employment for the projects and work experience listed in Questions 12-17.
19
Indicate all procurement and/or construction management tasks you have performed as a project manager for at least two contracts involved in capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and alteration (Select all that apply).
Notes:
Project manager is defined as being the primary individual responsible for the planning, design, procurement, construction, or closeout for a particular project to ensure timely completion within allocated funds/budget and resources.
In order to receive credit, you must have performed each procurement and/or construction management task for at least two separate contracts.
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To receive credit for Question 19, please list all projects (minimum of two) in which you served as the project manager for each procurement and/or management constructions task indicated above, and whether each project was capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and/or alteration. Afterwards, please provide a detailed but concise summary of your overall responsibility as the project manager for each procurement and/or management constructions task listed. Lastly, you must provide your employer, job title, supervisor name and supervisor contact information, and dates of employment. (Response should be limited to a maximum of 500 words)
21
Have you served as the project manager for at least three capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and alteration projects for a public sector agency?
Notes:
Project manager is defined as being the primary individual responsible for the planning, design, procurement, construction, or closeout for a particular project to ensure timely completion within allocated funds/budget and resources.
Completing projects for a public sector agency includes being employed by a public sector agency or being contracted to perform work for a public sector agency
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To receive credit for Question 21, please list all projects for a public sector agency in which you served as the project manager, and whether each project was capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and/or alteration. Afterwards, please provide a detailed but concise summary of your overall responsibility as the project manager for each project for a public sector agency listed. Lastly, you must provide your employer, job title, supervisor name and supervisor contact information, and dates of employment. (Response should be limited to a maximum of 500 words)
23
Indicate the number of projects in capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and alteration for which you have performed cost estimating, monitoring expenditures, and reconciling.
Note:
To receive credit, you must have performed all three budget tasks (cost estimating, monitoring expenditures, and reconciling) for each project
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To receive credit for Question 23, please list each project in which you have performed cost estimating, monitoring expenditures, and reconciling, as well as the project was for capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and/or alteration. Afterwards, please provide a detailed but concise summary your responsibilities and experience in cost estimating, monitoring expenditures, and reconciling for the projects listed. Lastly, you must provide your employer, job title, supervisor name and supervisor contact information, and dates of employment. (Response should be limited to a maximum of 500 words)
25
Indicate the software applications you have experience using as it relates to effectively performing the responsibilities of being a project manager (select all that apply).
Examples of proficient use are listed after each device/software.
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To receive credit for Question 25, briefly describe an assignment or project that illustrates your use of each selected software. Note - One project or assignment may count toward multiple software applications. (Response should be limited to a maximum of 300 words)
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Salary | $88,823.04–$113,376 Per Year |
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