Public Works Inspector Jobs in Oxnard, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $60,550.30 - $83,402.24 Annually
Location : Saticoy Operations Yard, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 0386GSA-26AA (CN)
Department: General Services Agency
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
THE AGENCY
The General Services Agency (GSA) is comprised of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Security Business Support, and the Parks Department. GSA is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all County departments and agencies. It requires a diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery, and foster the preservation of natural resources.
Fleet Operations of the General Services Agency maintains and works on a variety County Vehicles and Heavy Equipment, including those assigned to the Sheriff, Office of Emergency Services, motor, and Public Works.
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, the Automotive Systems Technician (II, III) installs, tests, repairs, maintains, and removes electronic and electrical mobile equipment from vehicles and related equipment; may assist in new vehicle preparation, restoration and/or modification of vehicles and equipment in the course of performing customary work.
The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills with 2 to 5 years of experience in troubleshooting, installation, testing, repair, maintenance and removal of electronic and electrical automotive equipment. The ideal candidate will possess some experience or the ability to work well with others and at the III level oversee and train less experienced employees.
PAYROLL TITLES AND ANNUAL SALARIES
Automotive Systems Technician II: $60,550.30 - $76,295.19
Automotive Systems Technician III: $66,180.31 - $83,402.24
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE
Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
Automotive Systems Technician is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: August 5, 2026
CLOSING DATE: August 12, 2026, at 5:00 pm
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following (depending on classification level):

• Modifies, fabricates and alters original configurations on automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, specialized emergency and related equipment for the installation and repair of auxiliary components systems such as two-way radios, computers, video equipment, sirens, lights, mounts and brackets.
• Disassembles and assembles vehicles and equipment as needed to perform maintenance, repairs, diagnostics or installation of systems and other auxiliary equipment and components. Test after repairs to insure proper operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, electronic test equipment and computer software.
• References schematics and manufacturers' specifications to understand electrical connections and locate problems.
• Operates vehicles as required to carry out maintenance.
• Maintains electronic records of work orders, repairs performed and time worked.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Automotive Systems Technician III
In addition to the duties listed above, the duties of the Automotive Systems Technician III include:

• Working on the more difficult assignments or projects.
• Lead functions including guiding, checking, correcting and reporting on the work of the team.
• Training lower level Automotive Systems Technicians.

Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: An individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Automotive Systems Technician II
Two (2) years of experience in performing mobile communications installation, testing, and repair OR one (1) year as an Automotive Systems Technician I.
Automotive Systems Technician III
Five (5) years of experience in performing mobile communications installation, testing, and repair OR three (3) years as an Automotive Systems Technician II.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbents must:

• Be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, unassisted.
• Possess and maintain a valid California driver license.
• Be able to recognize and identify colors.
• Be capable of a full range of body movements including, but not limited to, reaching, bending, standing, grasping, kneeling and twisting.
• Be capable of working in tight quarters and awkward positions.
• Be willing to undergo a background check by the Ventura County Sheriff Department.

DESIRED:
Automotive Systems Technician II

• Possession of the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP), Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate level certifications, and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification.
• Experience in mobile radio programming.
• Motorola radio programming and antennae.
• Experience in performing electronic installations on law enforcement, emergency response and/or Public Works vehicles/heavy equipment.

Automotive Systems Technician III

• Possession of the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP), Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate level certifications, Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification and FCC license (elements 1 and 3).
• Motorola radio programming and antennae design.
• Experience in performing electronic installations on law enforcement, emergency response and/or Public Works vehicles/heavy equipment.

Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura General Services Department in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
To apply online, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura, Human Resources division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above referenced sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire will be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from further consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 70%: A job-related written examination will be conducted to evaluate participating applicants' knowledge of electronics and tool, equipment, diagram recognition. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify to take the practical examination.
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION - 30%: Candidates will be required to complete job-related tasks where essential job duties and the job environment are simulated. The method of completing the tasks, the time required, and the final product will be scored and evaluated. Practical examinations may also encompass actual job performance in the position and/or successful completion of any required job training.
Candidates must pass both the written exam and the practical exam in order to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
NOTE: If appointed at the AST II level, incumbent may be promoted to the AST III level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.
The successful candidate is also required to cooperate with a background investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff Department and must receive clearance from the Sheriff Department prior to hire.
For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Chinna Nahabedian by email to or phone (805) 654-2458.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura 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.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
International Union of Operating Engineers
(LOCAL 501, IUOE)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• or you may call (805) 654-2570.

Union Code: EOS
01
Indicate which, if any, highly desirable current certifications or experience that you possess. Please check all that apply. Successful candidates will be expected to bring proof of certification to the selection interview.

• Mobile Electronics
• Certified Electronics
• Emergency Vehicle Technician
• Mobile radio
• Motorola radio
• Motorola antennae
• FCC License
• None of the above

02
The successful candidate for this position will need to undergo a background check by the Ventura County Sheriff Department and receive background clearance by the Sheriff Department. If selected, I will fully cooperate with the above process. Furthermore, I understand that maintaining such clearance is a condition of employment.

• I agree
• I do not agree

03
Describe the types/models of vehicles on which you have performed electronic system installations, the types of systems you have installed and the electronic testing equipment used. If you have no experience in this area, please write "no experience."
04
Describe two (2) problems you have encountered when performing electronic system installations on vehicles and how you have resolved the problem. If you have no experience in this area, write "no experience."
05
Do you have experience installing electronic systems on law enforcement, emergency response, and/or public works vehicles/heavy equipment? If so, please describe your experience. If not, write "no experience."
06
Are you able to lift up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you able to recognize and identify colors, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you capable of a full range of body movements including, but not limited to, reaching, bending, standing, grasping, kneeling and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you able of working in tight quarters and awkward positions, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license by time of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question