JOB LISTING

A Drafting Aide performs elementary and routine drafting, makes simple mathematical calculations, and maintains engineering records.

Annually
$43,263.00 - $53,766.00

1.   Six months of full-time paid drafting experience; or

2.   Completion of at least a high school level course in drafting.

NOTES:

1.   Candidates must achieve a passing score in the qualifying written test in order to proceed to subsequent portions of the examination.

2.   Part-time paid drafting experience will be accepted on a pro-rated basis in-lieu of full-time paid experience.

3.   Applicants who are currently taking a drafting course and are within one semester or one quarter of completing the course as stated in requirement #2 may apply.  Such applicants cannot be appointed until they have completed their coursework.

*	1.	I understand that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information: - Official social security number - Working E-mail - Telephone Number Failure to provide this information may lead to your disqualification from this examination.
		I understand this statement and will provide the required information.
*	2.	I understand that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is incomplete and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed. In addition to including your qualifying experience, please list all jobs regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during the last ten years.
		I understand this statement to its fullest.
*	3.	I am currently employed by the City of Los Angeles having received a regular City appointment providing me with Civil Service status. (City Employment includes all City Departments including Airports, DWP, and Harbor.
		Yes  No
*	4.	I am filing under Requirement #2. Below is the list of the school I attended, its location, the appropriate course titles with its corresponding semester/quarter units, and their respective completion dates (month/year). If not applicable, list N/A below.
*	5.	I have the following number of months of full-time paid drafting experience:
		This statement does not apply to me.  0 to 5 months  6 months or more
*	6.	I have completed a drafting course which is at least at the high school level. (NOTE: You must list the course information in question #4 as instructed. Failure to do so may result in your disqualification in this examination.)
		Yes, I have completed a course in drafting.  No, this statement does not apply to me.
* Required Question

Please mention you learned of this employment opportunity on the Careers In Government website.

NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination.  To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the written test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements.  You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received.  Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file for two years from March 15, 2013 in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Examination Weights:  Personal Characteristics Written Test .. .Qualifying

                                Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Written Test .. . .100%

The examination for Drafting Aide will consist of a qualifying Personal Characteristics Written Test and a Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Written Test.

In the qualifying Personal Characteristics Written Test, which will consist entirely of multiple choice questions, candidates will be assessed for personal characteristics important for successful employment with the City of Los Angeles.

The examination score will be based entirely on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Written Test.  In the written test, which will consist of multiple choice questions, candidates may be examined for knowledge of: drafting fundamentals; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sufficient to perform calculations; geometric terminology; and the ability to read, interpret, and extract information from procedure manuals, forms, reports, street maps and limited information from plans; use a variety of alphabetic and numeric filing systems; interact courteously and effectively with other employees, contractors, vendors and the public; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

The written tests will be administered in a single half-day session on SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013, in Los Angeles.  Candidates will be notified later by mail of the time and location of the written tests.

Passing Score for the Qualifying Personal Characteristics Written Test

The passing score for the qualifying Personal Characteristics Written Test will be determined by Personnel Department staff based on statistical information derived from research.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection.

2. A valid California driver’s license may be required prior to appointment.  Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months.

3.   As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.  To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application.  The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.

4. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met.  Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

5.   A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.  This score will be based on each candidate’s performance on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Written Test.  Candidates who fail to achieve a passing score on the qualifying Personal Characteristics Written Test will not receive a score on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Written Test.

Notice: 

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment.  Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY  

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS 

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

An Equal Opportunity Employer