What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUTOMOTIVE POOL ATTENDANT III position at Department of General Services?
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II), this position coordinates the operation of the State Capitol Garage/Annex, provides assignments for parking and dispatching vehicles by Automotive Pool Attendant staff and performs work in a staff capacity to ensure safety and cleanliness of the parking facility to support the Governor and State Legislature.
Post & Bid
Post and Bid form can be found by following the Duty Statement link.
Recruitment
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Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
- Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
- Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
- Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
- Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
- Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- AUTOMOTIVE POOL ATTENDANT III
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- 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.
- Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
- STATE APPLICATION (STD 678): please write RPA #28294 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section in the application and ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions ON PAGE 3 QUESTION #8 as this position is required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License (CDL), Class C and will be included in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
- RESUME
- COVER LETTER
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: 5/14/2025Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Other - REQUIRED - Cover Letter
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge with parking and garage services coordination and staff oversite.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with staff at all levels in a fast-paced work environment.
- Possess ability to be self-motivated, to set and achieve goals, and to operate with a high degree of independence.
- Possess flexibility, tact and diplomacy in a highly sensitive secure setting.
- Demonstrated excellent work habits, dependability and punctuality.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
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Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kimberly Garcia
(279) 799-4146
kimberly.garcia@dgs.ca.gov
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:EEO Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.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.
Additional Information
Reporting Location:
Office of Fleet and Asset Management
Capitol Annex Swing Space
1021 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please specify RPA #28294 and JC-476321 on your state application.
Examination Information:
Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state's merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement:
CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search
Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.
Post and Bid
Local bidders (DGS employees) will be considered first and must file their bid requests for this position by the “Final Filing Date” with the contact person listed above, using the Post and Bid Request form, DGS OHR 56 (Rev 03/2020). The employee with the greatest amount of continuous “local work location” seniority in the class shall be selected over other employees and notified of start date. If there are no local bidders, then the Outside Local Post and Bid bidders will be contacted who indicated interest in positions at this location. If no outside bidders are interested, then the selection criteria above in “Who May Apply” will be utilized.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
