City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $43,576 to $63,725 NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . DUTIES Equipment Mechanic Trainees participate in a comprehensive training program and receive intensive on-the-job instruction and training, and experience as a trainee under close supervision performing light mechanic work and preventative maintenance of various types of automotive transportation equipment, such as cars and trucks; attend approved technical classroom training during off duty hours; and receive evaluations periodically as the training progresses to ensure performance milestones are met and critical competencies are assessed. These are intended to develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to qualify for promotion to the Equipment Mechanic Assistant class. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Garage Attendant and currently in this class with the City of Los Angeles; or Attendance at one of the following City of Los Angeles General Services Division’s Equipment Mechanic Training Program Information Sessions; and Completion of a minimum of one (1) of the following courses offered by the Los Angeles Unified School District: (a) CTE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair 1AB (b) CTE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair 2AB (c) CTE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair 3AB (d) Auto Engineering AB (e) CTE Auto Technology: Brakes AB (f) CTE Auto Technology: Electricity & Electronics/2 AB (g) CTE Advanced Auto Technologies AB or Current enrollment in the Automotive and Related Technology Certification Program offered by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College. PROCESS NOTES Applicants filing under Requirement #3 or #4 must attend an Equipment Mechanic Training Program Information Session. Please contact fleet.tsc@lacity.org for details regarding the Information Sessions. Signage will be posted at the events for exact location of the Information Sessions. The Information Sessions will be scheduled as follows: April 11, 2024, 4 PM to 8 PM (open to the public) Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401 April 13, 2024, 8 AM to 12 PM (available to applicants filing under Requirement #1) General Services Fleet Training Center, 2300 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023 (Enter through Anderson Street gate, building located behind Tire Shop) April 23, 2024, 4 PM to 8 PM (open to the public) Los Angeles Trade Technical College, 400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 May 2, 2024, 4 PM to 8 PM (open to the public) Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Appointments will be made to temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners for a maximum duration of two years. New appointees who do not successfully complete the temporary training period will be terminated from the class. Applicants filing under Requirement #3 or #4 must submit official or unofficial transcripts listing the Los Angeles Unified School District coursework or a copy of current enrollment in the Automotive and Related Technology Certification Program offered by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College at the time of filing. The copy of the transcripts or proof of enrollment must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the transcripts or proof enrollment is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the copy of enrollment at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. Applications submitted before the start of the filing period will not be accepted. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: FROM 8:00 AM TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 TO 11:59 PM THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024 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 selection process 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 based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Interview - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted interview. In the interview, candidates may be examined for basic knowledge of: electrical and electronic theory used to diagnose, test, and repair automotive electrical systems and accessories; the operation of vehicular cooling systems, heating systems, and air, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical brake systems; the mechanical principles and components of gasoline and diesel combustion engines; the functions of transmission components, including automatic and clutch; tires, wheels, and wheel alignment steering components; how gas, diesel, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), and methanol fuel systems react with combustible engines; drive line principles and components; maintenance, safe handling, and testing of vehicle batteries; the basic design, construction, and principles of operation of internal combustion engines, charging systems and related components; materials, machinery, tools and equipment used to inspect, test, diagnose, repair, maintain, tune-up and overhaul automotive equipment; safety procedures and equipment required when working with or around automotive equipment in a repair shop; basic arithmetic; and the ability to: diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace electrical system components, fuel system components, and final drive components; determine damaged, broken, or missing components of transportation equipment using sight, touch/feel, smell, and hearing; read and interpret reports, manuals, technical service bulletins, vehicle history files, technical drawings, safety procedures, and schematics used in wiring diagrams, manufacturers’ manuals, and specifications; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. Individuals appointed to the class of Equipment Mechanic Trainee will receive on-the-job training to assist them with developing the critical competencies required for successful performance in the targeted, regular civil service classification of Equipment Mechanic. A list of the critical competencies required by the regular civil service classification and additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Equipment Mechanic. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. 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 . 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. Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may take the Equipment Mechanic Trainee interview only once every 12 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Equipment Mechanic Trainee interview during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 12 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. 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. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Apr 06, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $43,576 to $63,725 NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . DUTIES Equipment Mechanic Trainees participate in a comprehensive training program and receive intensive on-the-job instruction and training, and experience as a trainee under close supervision performing light mechanic work and preventative maintenance of various types of automotive transportation equipment, such as cars and trucks; attend approved technical classroom training during off duty hours; and receive evaluations periodically as the training progresses to ensure performance milestones are met and critical competencies are assessed. These are intended to develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to qualify for promotion to the Equipment Mechanic Assistant class. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Garage Attendant and currently in this class with the City of Los Angeles; or Attendance at one of the following City of Los Angeles General Services Division’s Equipment Mechanic Training Program Information Sessions; and Completion of a minimum of one (1) of the following courses offered by the Los Angeles Unified School District: (a) CTE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair 1AB (b) CTE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair 2AB (c) CTE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair 3AB (d) Auto Engineering AB (e) CTE Auto Technology: Brakes AB (f) CTE Auto Technology: Electricity & Electronics/2 AB (g) CTE Advanced Auto Technologies AB or Current enrollment in the Automotive and Related Technology Certification Program offered by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College. PROCESS NOTES Applicants filing under Requirement #3 or #4 must attend an Equipment Mechanic Training Program Information Session. Please contact fleet.tsc@lacity.org for details regarding the Information Sessions. Signage will be posted at the events for exact location of the Information Sessions. The Information Sessions will be scheduled as follows: April 11, 2024, 4 PM to 8 PM (open to the public) Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401 April 13, 2024, 8 AM to 12 PM (available to applicants filing under Requirement #1) General Services Fleet Training Center, 2300 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023 (Enter through Anderson Street gate, building located behind Tire Shop) April 23, 2024, 4 PM to 8 PM (open to the public) Los Angeles Trade Technical College, 400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 May 2, 2024, 4 PM to 8 PM (open to the public) Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Appointments will be made to temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners for a maximum duration of two years. New appointees who do not successfully complete the temporary training period will be terminated from the class. Applicants filing under Requirement #3 or #4 must submit official or unofficial transcripts listing the Los Angeles Unified School District coursework or a copy of current enrollment in the Automotive and Related Technology Certification Program offered by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College at the time of filing. The copy of the transcripts or proof of enrollment must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the transcripts or proof enrollment is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the copy of enrollment at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. Applications submitted before the start of the filing period will not be accepted. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: FROM 8:00 AM TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 TO 11:59 PM THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024 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 selection process 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 based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Interview - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted interview. In the interview, candidates may be examined for basic knowledge of: electrical and electronic theory used to diagnose, test, and repair automotive electrical systems and accessories; the operation of vehicular cooling systems, heating systems, and air, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical brake systems; the mechanical principles and components of gasoline and diesel combustion engines; the functions of transmission components, including automatic and clutch; tires, wheels, and wheel alignment steering components; how gas, diesel, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), and methanol fuel systems react with combustible engines; drive line principles and components; maintenance, safe handling, and testing of vehicle batteries; the basic design, construction, and principles of operation of internal combustion engines, charging systems and related components; materials, machinery, tools and equipment used to inspect, test, diagnose, repair, maintain, tune-up and overhaul automotive equipment; safety procedures and equipment required when working with or around automotive equipment in a repair shop; basic arithmetic; and the ability to: diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace electrical system components, fuel system components, and final drive components; determine damaged, broken, or missing components of transportation equipment using sight, touch/feel, smell, and hearing; read and interpret reports, manuals, technical service bulletins, vehicle history files, technical drawings, safety procedures, and schematics used in wiring diagrams, manufacturers’ manuals, and specifications; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. Individuals appointed to the class of Equipment Mechanic Trainee will receive on-the-job training to assist them with developing the critical competencies required for successful performance in the targeted, regular civil service classification of Equipment Mechanic. A list of the critical competencies required by the regular civil service classification and additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Equipment Mechanic. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. 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 . 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. Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may take the Equipment Mechanic Trainee interview only once every 12 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Equipment Mechanic Trainee interview during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 12 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. 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. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $110,100 (flat-rated) NOTE : The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Wastewater Treatment Mechanic performs a variety of skilled tasks in maintaining, overhauling and assembling mechanical equipment and auxiliaries associated with combustion equipment, boilers, cryogenic equipment, large diesel engines, pumps, compressors, barscreens, collectors, clarifiers, centrifuges, conveyors, heat exchangers, emissions control equipment, and other equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant or a wastewater collection system; or performs the more difficult and skilled mechanical work with limited supervisory responsibility over a small crew. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Two years of full-time paid experience as a Mechanical Repairer or Steam Plant Assistant with the City of Los Angeles in the repair of diesel equipment or wastewater equipment; or Two-years of full-time paid experience as a millwright or machinist repairing diesel or wastewater equipment in an industrial facility; or Four years of full-time paid experience assisting in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, or performance of semi-skilled manual tasks in construction and repair activities. One year of this experience must be assisting in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment. PROCESS NOTES Some positions may require a valid California Class A or B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1808.1 prior to appointment.Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From 8:00 am Friday, January 13, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2023 Filing Period 2: From 8:00am Friday, January 19, 2024 to 11:59pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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 selection process 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 based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Teamwork; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations and safety principles and practices related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment; the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment; equipment isolation procedures, such as Lockout/Tag-out/Block-out, identification and isolation of hazardous energy sources, and ensuring machinery is rendered inoperative prior to maintenance; Equipment Operation, including knowledge of: blowers, compressors, pumps, and auxiliaries, including gear reducers, lubrication, and fasteners; hand and power tools, such as impact wrenches, drivers and drills; equipment, such as dial indicators, laser alignment, and pneumatic tools; Mechanical Aptitude, including knowledge of: methods of repair and overhaul of water reclamation equipment, such as gas and air-compressor units, pumps, gear drivers, and boiler auxiliary equipment; terminology commonly used in mechanical repair work related to alignment, tolerances, output, and pump; common problems encountered related to wastewater equipment, such as abnormal temperatures and noises and mechanical issues, including a pump with low flow, no flow, or cavitation; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Treatment Mechanic. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 and MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 and TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.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 .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.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.You may take the Wastewater Treatment Mechanic multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Treatment Mechanic multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf 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. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to : https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $110,100 (flat-rated) NOTE : The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Wastewater Treatment Mechanic performs a variety of skilled tasks in maintaining, overhauling and assembling mechanical equipment and auxiliaries associated with combustion equipment, boilers, cryogenic equipment, large diesel engines, pumps, compressors, barscreens, collectors, clarifiers, centrifuges, conveyors, heat exchangers, emissions control equipment, and other equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant or a wastewater collection system; or performs the more difficult and skilled mechanical work with limited supervisory responsibility over a small crew. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Two years of full-time paid experience as a Mechanical Repairer or Steam Plant Assistant with the City of Los Angeles in the repair of diesel equipment or wastewater equipment; or Two-years of full-time paid experience as a millwright or machinist repairing diesel or wastewater equipment in an industrial facility; or Four years of full-time paid experience assisting in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, or performance of semi-skilled manual tasks in construction and repair activities. One year of this experience must be assisting in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment. PROCESS NOTES Some positions may require a valid California Class A or B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1808.1 prior to appointment.Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From 8:00 am Friday, January 13, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2023 Filing Period 2: From 8:00am Friday, January 19, 2024 to 11:59pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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 selection process 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 based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Teamwork; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations and safety principles and practices related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment; the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment; equipment isolation procedures, such as Lockout/Tag-out/Block-out, identification and isolation of hazardous energy sources, and ensuring machinery is rendered inoperative prior to maintenance; Equipment Operation, including knowledge of: blowers, compressors, pumps, and auxiliaries, including gear reducers, lubrication, and fasteners; hand and power tools, such as impact wrenches, drivers and drills; equipment, such as dial indicators, laser alignment, and pneumatic tools; Mechanical Aptitude, including knowledge of: methods of repair and overhaul of water reclamation equipment, such as gas and air-compressor units, pumps, gear drivers, and boiler auxiliary equipment; terminology commonly used in mechanical repair work related to alignment, tolerances, output, and pump; common problems encountered related to wastewater equipment, such as abnormal temperatures and noises and mechanical issues, including a pump with low flow, no flow, or cavitation; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Treatment Mechanic. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 and MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 and TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.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 .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.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.You may take the Wastewater Treatment Mechanic multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Treatment Mechanic multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf 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. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to : https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY For trainee positions: $144,092 to $179,025 For permanent Load Dispatcher positions: $165,139 to $205,187 NOTES : For information regarding reciprocity between City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. There are three phases of training. A one-time bonus of up to $7,500 will be paid to trainees in 3 payments as each phase is completed. Employees regularly assigned to positions for shifts beginning at or after 2:00 p.m. but before 9:00 p.m. are paid up to an additional 4 percent for each hour worked during any such normal shift. Employees regularly assigned to positions for shifts beginning at or after 9:00 p.m. but before 4:00 a.m. are paid up to an additional 7 percent for each hour worked during any such normal shift. Employees who are appointed off this eligible list may receive salary bonuses for attainment of dispatcher certification(s) such as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). A Load Dispatcher exercises, or participates in, centralized control over electric transmission and distribution lines and generating and other electrical equipment of an electrical system, directs switching to remove lines and equipment from service for routine or emergency work, coordinates restoration of service, coordinates and executes the purchase, sale and scheduling of electrical energy and associated services in accordance with contracts and prearranged and real-time schedules, and other related duties. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Two years of full-time paid experience as an electric station operator, steam plant operator, electric distribution mechanic, electrical mechanic, hydroelectric station operator, senior electrical repairer, lineman, senior electrical tester, electric trouble dispatcher or in a position which is at least at that level and provides experience in operating a switchboard controlling the function or maintenance of electric equipment and lines in an electric power generating plant, substation, or in a receiving, switching, or distribution station; or maintaining an electrical distribution system at 4-kV or higher; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a load dispatcher, systems operator, or in a position which is at least at that level and provides experience in centralized control over electric transmission lines, distribution lines, generating equipment, and/or other electrical equipment of an electric utility system at 4-kV or higher; or Three years of full-time paid experience in a position at least at the level of electrical engineering associate, which provides experience in power system field operations in maintenance of power system control equipment, or the functioning or maintenance of electric equipment and lines in an electric power generating plant, in a substation, receiving, switching or distribution station, or maintaining an electrical distribution system at 4-kV or higher voltage and possessing either an Engineer-in-Training certification or a Professional Engineers license; or Five years of full-time paid experience, including time spent in training, in the operation or maintenance of a nuclear power plant and/or its associated auxiliaries on a naval ship. PROCESS NOTES Under Requirements #1, #2, or #3, time spent as an assistant, apprentice, or trainee will not be included as qualifying experience. Candidates qualifying under Requirement #3 must submit a copy of either an Engineer-in-Training certification or a Professional Engineers license by attaching it to their on-line application at the time of filing or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail their document to per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name, and indicate it is a certificate or license. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number, and contact phone number. Candidates who fail to submit either document within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: Filing Period 1: Friday, January 5, 2024 to Thursday, January 18, 2024 Filing Period 2: Friday, May 3, 2024 to Thursday, May 16, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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 selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated; Judgment and Decision Making, Learning Ability, Mathematics, Fact Finding, Attention to Detail, Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, and Job Knowledge including knowledge of: electrical theory and concepts; use of nomograms; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Load Dispatcher. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. For applicants who applied during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AND MARCH 4, 2024 For applicants who applied during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between JUNE 25, 2024 AND JULY 1, 2024 FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection. Candidates may take this test only once every 365 days during the administration of this examination. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after 6 months. All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. All trainees must complete an intensive three-week evaluation period, a five-week classroom training period, and the first phase of on-the-job training within nine months. All trainees must complete the remaining phase of the on-the-job training and be assigned to a permanent position within twenty-one months. A Load Dispatcher may regularly work various shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime. 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. 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 . A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. Your rank on the employment list may change throughout the year as the scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. 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. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. 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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY For trainee positions: $144,092 to $179,025 For permanent Load Dispatcher positions: $165,139 to $205,187 NOTES : For information regarding reciprocity between City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. There are three phases of training. A one-time bonus of up to $7,500 will be paid to trainees in 3 payments as each phase is completed. Employees regularly assigned to positions for shifts beginning at or after 2:00 p.m. but before 9:00 p.m. are paid up to an additional 4 percent for each hour worked during any such normal shift. Employees regularly assigned to positions for shifts beginning at or after 9:00 p.m. but before 4:00 a.m. are paid up to an additional 7 percent for each hour worked during any such normal shift. Employees who are appointed off this eligible list may receive salary bonuses for attainment of dispatcher certification(s) such as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). A Load Dispatcher exercises, or participates in, centralized control over electric transmission and distribution lines and generating and other electrical equipment of an electrical system, directs switching to remove lines and equipment from service for routine or emergency work, coordinates restoration of service, coordinates and executes the purchase, sale and scheduling of electrical energy and associated services in accordance with contracts and prearranged and real-time schedules, and other related duties. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Two years of full-time paid experience as an electric station operator, steam plant operator, electric distribution mechanic, electrical mechanic, hydroelectric station operator, senior electrical repairer, lineman, senior electrical tester, electric trouble dispatcher or in a position which is at least at that level and provides experience in operating a switchboard controlling the function or maintenance of electric equipment and lines in an electric power generating plant, substation, or in a receiving, switching, or distribution station; or maintaining an electrical distribution system at 4-kV or higher; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a load dispatcher, systems operator, or in a position which is at least at that level and provides experience in centralized control over electric transmission lines, distribution lines, generating equipment, and/or other electrical equipment of an electric utility system at 4-kV or higher; or Three years of full-time paid experience in a position at least at the level of electrical engineering associate, which provides experience in power system field operations in maintenance of power system control equipment, or the functioning or maintenance of electric equipment and lines in an electric power generating plant, in a substation, receiving, switching or distribution station, or maintaining an electrical distribution system at 4-kV or higher voltage and possessing either an Engineer-in-Training certification or a Professional Engineers license; or Five years of full-time paid experience, including time spent in training, in the operation or maintenance of a nuclear power plant and/or its associated auxiliaries on a naval ship. PROCESS NOTES Under Requirements #1, #2, or #3, time spent as an assistant, apprentice, or trainee will not be included as qualifying experience. Candidates qualifying under Requirement #3 must submit a copy of either an Engineer-in-Training certification or a Professional Engineers license by attaching it to their on-line application at the time of filing or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail their document to per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name, and indicate it is a certificate or license. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number, and contact phone number. Candidates who fail to submit either document within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: Filing Period 1: Friday, January 5, 2024 to Thursday, January 18, 2024 Filing Period 2: Friday, May 3, 2024 to Thursday, May 16, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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 selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated; Judgment and Decision Making, Learning Ability, Mathematics, Fact Finding, Attention to Detail, Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, and Job Knowledge including knowledge of: electrical theory and concepts; use of nomograms; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Load Dispatcher. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. For applicants who applied during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AND MARCH 4, 2024 For applicants who applied during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between JUNE 25, 2024 AND JULY 1, 2024 FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection. Candidates may take this test only once every 365 days during the administration of this examination. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after 6 months. All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. All trainees must complete an intensive three-week evaluation period, a five-week classroom training period, and the first phase of on-the-job training within nine months. All trainees must complete the remaining phase of the on-the-job training and be assigned to a permanent position within twenty-one months. A Load Dispatcher may regularly work various shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime. 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. 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 . A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. Your rank on the employment list may change throughout the year as the scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. 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. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. 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 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous