WELDER-FITTER

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $109,375.68 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    First day of filing: November 22, 2023 @ 8:00 a.m., PST

    Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

    EXAM NUMBER: Y6117H

    OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

    APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING.

    NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

    ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

    The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000, unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of over $6.9 billion.

    Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings.

    DEFINITION:
    Does journey-level gas and electric welding including welding related to pipefitting.

    Essential Job Functions

    Cuts, fits, and welds pressure vessels, boilers, pipe and pipe fittings while fabricating, installing, and repairing low and high-pressure water, air, steam, gas or fuel oil lines and systems.

    Fabricates, installs, and repairs, by welding, steel and iron structures, metal equipment and tools from drawings, sketches, or oral instructions.

    Performs rigging work to move and install equipment and machinery.

    As needed make work estimates and order supplies.

    Maintains work records.

    Directs the work of assigned helpers.

    Directs automotive equipment to and from work sites.

    Requirements

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Four (4) years' experience doing electric and gas welding, one year of which must have been at the journey-level* performing welding related to pipe fitting.

    LICENSE:
    A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

    Certification by the Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles to do structural welding and certification by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for boiler and pressure vessel welding is required.

    PHYSICAL CLASS IV - ARDOUS: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
    VISION:Normal color perception.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
    *Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

    All applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of required certificate(s) to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required license(s)/certificate(s) you e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title.

    Additional Information

    EXAMINATION CONTENT:
    An evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

    Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register.

    ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:


    Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

    The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

    NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
    SPECIAL INFORMATION :

    Available Shift

    Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

    The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

    VACANCY INFORMATION:
    The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

    APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

    Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted.


    Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

    Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

    Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account o n www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. .

    Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job position. Do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your job position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

    Important Notes:
    • All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
    • We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.
    • Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
    • Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected.

    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
    Please provide your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

    COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
    For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

    ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
    The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

    NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
    All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

    DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
    Eric Sanchez , Exam Analyst
    (213) 288-7000
    esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov

    ADA COORDINATOR PHONE :

    (323) 914-5208

    CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE :
    (800) 735-2922

    For detailed information, please click here
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    With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation. 

    With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

    As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.

    A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.

    A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.

    The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.

    Flexible Work Schedules

    Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.

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    From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.

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    The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.

    Career Development

    The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.

    Outstanding Benefits

    The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

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