LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. Be a part of something great! We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment. Don't miss an opportunity to join our team! APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: C3608Y REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. Essential Job Functions An Engineering Aid III is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: makes mathematical calculations involving the application of algebra, plane trigonometry, and geometry to calculate areas, volumes, perimeters, and other dimensions of irregular configurations; prepares complete drawings including: the incorporation from design standards of standardized details; the indication by symbols of significant structural or other details such as catch basins, survey monuments, pipelines, etc. located adjacent to the project; the selection of scale to be employed, the number and nature of views to be executed; and the identification, location and selection of information from existing drawings to be applied in the given case; plots surveys, profiles and cross sections from survey field notes, makes various types of maps and prepares sketches, drawings, graphs, and diagrams referring to available sources of data which may be located in other sections or divisions and which require judgment in the selection and incorporation of information applicable to the assigned project; assembles records of pertinent previous surveys where a familiarity with survey procedures and terminology must be exercised in order to assemble a complete survey data pouch for use by survey crews; assists in road permit issuance for work proposed within the County and contract cities public road right-of-way; under the direction of higher level technicians, issues transportation permits for oversized, overweight loads traveling within the County and contract cities public road right-of-way; calculates volumes of cut and fill, amount of concrete, steel, asphalt, and other similar construction operations or materials to prepare cost estimates where unit costs have been standardized or prescribed and determinations concerning deviations from standards are resolved under the direction of or by higher level technicians or professional engineers; perform construction and permit reviews under the supervision of a higher engineering technician or professional engineer; coordinate field, office, online meetings with other divisions and/or outside agencies as it relates to the assigned tasks; perform field investigations; provides mapping, survey, constructions and cost information to other organizational entities or to the public when assigned to public counters; may have responsibility for indexing and filing maps, charts, survey field notes and similar engineering data; may collect hydrologic (rainfall, run off, groundwater) data in the field; processes and manages hydrologic data and provides data to the public; may operate groundwater recharge facilities and provides technical assistance and support for hydrologic systems; may conduct water level measurements, water quality monitoring and testing, and collects water samples for laboratory analysis; and maintains runoff stations and conducts stream flow measurements. Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Two years experience as an Engineering Aid II.* Option II: Completion of two years** in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography geography, or physical science***. Eighteen months of office civil engineering experience including drafting may be substituted for each year of the required education. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * To qualify, applicants must have County status as an Engineering Aid II, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title for the required period of time in the service of the County of Los Angeles. ** Applicants expecting to qualify through the completion of two years (60 semester units OR 90 quarter units) in an accredited college or university with specialization in Engineering, Geographic Information Systems/Cartography Geography, or Physical Science MUST provide a legible copy of the transcripts showing proof that you completed 60 semester units OR 90 quarter units, including class names, in the specialized fields listed with the application or within five (5) business days from filing. Transcripts showing only transfer credits from other universities is not sufficient proof of qualifying specialized credits. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete. *** Physical science encompasses any of the sciences, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and earth science that analyze the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter. Additional Information OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A written test covering engineering mathematics, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, and written expression weighted 50%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test in order to proceed to Part II of the examination. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A virtual interview weighted 50%. The virtual interview will assess education, experience, work style, and general knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION: T he 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. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process . Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please contact Ramon Cruz at sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. IMPORTANT NOTES: FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as yourdescription of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of 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 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 on 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. 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. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION! CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Sheenia Stewart Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: ( 626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. Be a part of something great! We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment. Don't miss an opportunity to join our team! APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: C3608Y REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. Essential Job Functions An Engineering Aid III is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: makes mathematical calculations involving the application of algebra, plane trigonometry, and geometry to calculate areas, volumes, perimeters, and other dimensions of irregular configurations; prepares complete drawings including: the incorporation from design standards of standardized details; the indication by symbols of significant structural or other details such as catch basins, survey monuments, pipelines, etc. located adjacent to the project; the selection of scale to be employed, the number and nature of views to be executed; and the identification, location and selection of information from existing drawings to be applied in the given case; plots surveys, profiles and cross sections from survey field notes, makes various types of maps and prepares sketches, drawings, graphs, and diagrams referring to available sources of data which may be located in other sections or divisions and which require judgment in the selection and incorporation of information applicable to the assigned project; assembles records of pertinent previous surveys where a familiarity with survey procedures and terminology must be exercised in order to assemble a complete survey data pouch for use by survey crews; assists in road permit issuance for work proposed within the County and contract cities public road right-of-way; under the direction of higher level technicians, issues transportation permits for oversized, overweight loads traveling within the County and contract cities public road right-of-way; calculates volumes of cut and fill, amount of concrete, steel, asphalt, and other similar construction operations or materials to prepare cost estimates where unit costs have been standardized or prescribed and determinations concerning deviations from standards are resolved under the direction of or by higher level technicians or professional engineers; perform construction and permit reviews under the supervision of a higher engineering technician or professional engineer; coordinate field, office, online meetings with other divisions and/or outside agencies as it relates to the assigned tasks; perform field investigations; provides mapping, survey, constructions and cost information to other organizational entities or to the public when assigned to public counters; may have responsibility for indexing and filing maps, charts, survey field notes and similar engineering data; may collect hydrologic (rainfall, run off, groundwater) data in the field; processes and manages hydrologic data and provides data to the public; may operate groundwater recharge facilities and provides technical assistance and support for hydrologic systems; may conduct water level measurements, water quality monitoring and testing, and collects water samples for laboratory analysis; and maintains runoff stations and conducts stream flow measurements. Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Two years experience as an Engineering Aid II.* Option II: Completion of two years** in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography geography, or physical science***. Eighteen months of office civil engineering experience including drafting may be substituted for each year of the required education. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * To qualify, applicants must have County status as an Engineering Aid II, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title for the required period of time in the service of the County of Los Angeles. ** Applicants expecting to qualify through the completion of two years (60 semester units OR 90 quarter units) in an accredited college or university with specialization in Engineering, Geographic Information Systems/Cartography Geography, or Physical Science MUST provide a legible copy of the transcripts showing proof that you completed 60 semester units OR 90 quarter units, including class names, in the specialized fields listed with the application or within five (5) business days from filing. Transcripts showing only transfer credits from other universities is not sufficient proof of qualifying specialized credits. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete. *** Physical science encompasses any of the sciences, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and earth science that analyze the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter. Additional Information OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A written test covering engineering mathematics, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, and written expression weighted 50%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test in order to proceed to Part II of the examination. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A virtual interview weighted 50%. The virtual interview will assess education, experience, work style, and general knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION: T he 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. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process . Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please contact Ramon Cruz at sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. IMPORTANT NOTES: FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as yourdescription of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of 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 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 on 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. 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. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION! CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Sheenia Stewart Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: ( 626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FILING DATES 09/10/2013 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER C4171H REBULLETIN INFORMATION This announcement is a rebulletin to update the salary and certification requirements. Persons who have already applied within the last 12 months need not reapply, but may submit additional information by the last day of filing. The information must include your name, the correct examination title and number. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section. Essential Job Functions A Building Engineering Inspector performs a combination of the following essential job functions: inspects site grading, building, plumbing, and electrical and mechanical construction and installations on single-family dwellings and minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure conformity with code requirements and zoning ordinances; reviews plans for building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical details to determine code and ordinance compliance prior to performing inspections; assists in performing inspections of the more complex structures such as multi-storied buildings; initiates changes to private construction site work in structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related features to meet code requirements; initiates soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability; inspects rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with current code requirements and zoning ordinances; performs business license inspections to ensure code and ordinance compliance; processes permit requests at public counters; prepares reports and maintains records related to code inspection or plan checking; files complaints against willful violators of the County Building Laws and testifies in court, if necessary; and drives a motor vehicle to get to various inspection sites on a routine basis. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS OPTION I: One year of experience as a General Contractor, Building Construction project lead/working supervisor or Superintendent, or inspector of building construction for compliance with building codes -OR- OPTION II: Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture or inspection technology* -OR- OPTION III: One year of building inspection experience as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid** in the service of the County of Los Angeles. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Certificate: A valid certification in building inspection -AND- a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspection from a recognized code certification organization in a code used by the County of Los Angeles.*** PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Applicants qualifying under OPTION II must submit a copy of their transcript with their application at the time of filing. The transcript must indicate completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units (equivalent to two years of coursework) and the area of specialization. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application filing; however, official transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete. **Applicants qualifying under OPTION III must have County status as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid as evidenced by holding such payroll title for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. ***Applicants MUST attach copies of their valid certification in building inspection and a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection to their application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be rejected as incomplete. In accordance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949, which requires the valid certification of building inspectors and certain other titles, persons appointed to such titles prior to January 1, 1994, who have remained in continuous County employment on such titles, shall be exempt from the certification provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949. License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. Appointees may be required to provide automobiles and drive them in the County service at the rate of compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointees who are required to drive their vehicles in the County service MUST SHOW PROOF OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE THAT MEETS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering education, experience, personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process. FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW: FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email. We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. We may close this exam anytime without prior notice. Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov or fax them to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the faxed documents. FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. Department of Public Works Human Resources Division 900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor Alhambra, CA 91803-1331 Phone No.: (626) 458-2141 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Joann Lal Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FILING DATES 09/10/2013 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER C4171H REBULLETIN INFORMATION This announcement is a rebulletin to update the salary and certification requirements. Persons who have already applied within the last 12 months need not reapply, but may submit additional information by the last day of filing. The information must include your name, the correct examination title and number. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section. Essential Job Functions A Building Engineering Inspector performs a combination of the following essential job functions: inspects site grading, building, plumbing, and electrical and mechanical construction and installations on single-family dwellings and minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure conformity with code requirements and zoning ordinances; reviews plans for building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical details to determine code and ordinance compliance prior to performing inspections; assists in performing inspections of the more complex structures such as multi-storied buildings; initiates changes to private construction site work in structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related features to meet code requirements; initiates soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability; inspects rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with current code requirements and zoning ordinances; performs business license inspections to ensure code and ordinance compliance; processes permit requests at public counters; prepares reports and maintains records related to code inspection or plan checking; files complaints against willful violators of the County Building Laws and testifies in court, if necessary; and drives a motor vehicle to get to various inspection sites on a routine basis. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS OPTION I: One year of experience as a General Contractor, Building Construction project lead/working supervisor or Superintendent, or inspector of building construction for compliance with building codes -OR- OPTION II: Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture or inspection technology* -OR- OPTION III: One year of building inspection experience as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid** in the service of the County of Los Angeles. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Certificate: A valid certification in building inspection -AND- a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspection from a recognized code certification organization in a code used by the County of Los Angeles.*** PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Applicants qualifying under OPTION II must submit a copy of their transcript with their application at the time of filing. The transcript must indicate completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units (equivalent to two years of coursework) and the area of specialization. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application filing; however, official transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete. **Applicants qualifying under OPTION III must have County status as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid as evidenced by holding such payroll title for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. ***Applicants MUST attach copies of their valid certification in building inspection and a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection to their application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be rejected as incomplete. In accordance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949, which requires the valid certification of building inspectors and certain other titles, persons appointed to such titles prior to January 1, 1994, who have remained in continuous County employment on such titles, shall be exempt from the certification provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949. License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. Appointees may be required to provide automobiles and drive them in the County service at the rate of compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointees who are required to drive their vehicles in the County service MUST SHOW PROOF OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE THAT MEETS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering education, experience, personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process. FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW: FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email. We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. We may close this exam anytime without prior notice. Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov or fax them to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the faxed documents. FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. Department of Public Works Human Resources Division 900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor Alhambra, CA 91803-1331 Phone No.: (626) 458-2141 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Joann Lal Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
