Summary *(5) Vacancies exist with this posting* Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is deeply dedicated to upholding the principles of equity and social justice (ESJ). We place a high value on embracing diverse perspectives and life experiences within our workforce, as we strive to foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Our unwavering commitment lies in delivering equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. Rooted in our department's vision, we aspire to create sustainable and livable communities, along with a pristine and healthy natural environment that fortifies a thriving and resilient economy. Maintaining and repairing Plant process equipment allows (WTD) to meet all DOE permit requirements. Do in no small part to our environmental stewardship the South Treatment plant has won Gold and Platinum awards from the National Association of Clean Water agencies for the past 25 years. King County is a great place to work providing competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that is second to none. A 4-10 schedule provides an attractive work life balance that is ideal when raising a family. WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all qualified candidates. Current S.E.I.U. 925 members have first consideration. This recruitment is to fill (5) Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end until September 2025 . If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation period this position will be filled as a (2) year Special Duty Assignment. These position can be filled at the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic based upon level of experience. Salary Ranges for each role: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic- $34.9769-$44.3354 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Master-$40.3226-48.7470 WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Location: South Treatment Plant (1200 Monster Road Renton, WA 98057) Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule Union Representation: S.E.I.U. 925 Job Duties Repairs, maintains, installs, and adjusts a variety of wastewater treatment plant, reclamation plant, and waterworks facilities to include chemical feed and processing equipment, as well as food waste processing equipment; belt, chain, and screw conveyors; sluice gates, Bio-Gas scrubbing compressors; oxygen-production and distribution equipment; electric oil-hydraulic elevators; mechanical, structural, and plumbing apparatus; industrial pumps, hydraulic controls and regulators, valves and allied piping systems; and diesel engines and related co-generation equipment. Fabricates parts and fittings; analyzes part failure/malfunction and considers alternatives; makes assemblies and repairs units used in maintenance work from work orders, drawings, specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions. Diagnoses, disassembles, and removes damaged parts from equipment; reassembles and tests for normal function. Uses hand and power tools such as drill and hydraulic presses, jacks, grinders, power saws, pipe threaders, and bending machines. Uses precision measuring instruments such as height and depth gauges, calipers, verniers, and micrometers of various types; operates machining equipment such as lathes, mills, band saws, grinders, drill and hydraulic presses, and pipe threaders. Uses gas and arc welding equipment in cutting, forming, joining, building-up metal, and fabricating parts. Sets up and operates necessary rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work, using up to and including a 15-ton bridge crane; operates a variety of equipment while engaged in mechanical maintenance work such as mobile cranes, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and powered industrial trucks such as forklifts. Performs plumbing and pipe work including troubleshooting issues and performing plumbing repairs; assists in the design and layout of new piping projects and recommends and coordinates the ordering of materials; constructs the pipe assembly and performs leakage tests. Monitors the functioning of HVAC equipment and performs routine maintenance; performs minor repairs; prepares brief reports on equipment condition. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance tasks related to lubrication, filter systems, drive components, and equipment adjustment; conditions monitoring measurements; performs tests on equipment. Makes rough estimates of labor and materials necessary for performance of the work; keeps records and makes reports of work performed. Directs the work of one or more assistants; instructs them in proper work procedures and safety precautions. Makes sketches of work to be performed or of work completed. Works underground in sewers, channels, or other structures to remove obstructions or make repairs. Maintains boilers and other heating equipment. May perform the simpler hand tasks of a blacksmith such as forging, sharpening, tempering, and straightening. May perform routine carpentry and preservation work on plant equipment and facilities. Enters data into automated or computer maintenance management system (CMMS). Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Highly desirable on any combination of one or more of the following: 5 years as a Millwright or equivalent 5 years experience working in an industrial environment conducting mechanical repairs 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a shipyard setting 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a Wastewater Treatment Plant setting 5 years experience conducting maintenance in an Oil refinery 5 years experience conducting maintenance in a Power Generation Plant National Institute of Metal working skills (NIMS) certification Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) PREFERRED CPR and first aid certification KORN FERRY COMPETENCIES: Tech Savvy- Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications. Demonstrates Self-Awareness- Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position. King County Application Resume Responses to supplemental questions For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dan Sherman Human Resource Analyst dasherman@kingcounty.gov Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time:
Sep 15, 2023
Part Time
Summary *(5) Vacancies exist with this posting* Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is deeply dedicated to upholding the principles of equity and social justice (ESJ). We place a high value on embracing diverse perspectives and life experiences within our workforce, as we strive to foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Our unwavering commitment lies in delivering equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. Rooted in our department's vision, we aspire to create sustainable and livable communities, along with a pristine and healthy natural environment that fortifies a thriving and resilient economy. Maintaining and repairing Plant process equipment allows (WTD) to meet all DOE permit requirements. Do in no small part to our environmental stewardship the South Treatment plant has won Gold and Platinum awards from the National Association of Clean Water agencies for the past 25 years. King County is a great place to work providing competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that is second to none. A 4-10 schedule provides an attractive work life balance that is ideal when raising a family. WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all qualified candidates. Current S.E.I.U. 925 members have first consideration. This recruitment is to fill (5) Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end until September 2025 . If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation period this position will be filled as a (2) year Special Duty Assignment. These position can be filled at the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic based upon level of experience. Salary Ranges for each role: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic- $34.9769-$44.3354 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Master-$40.3226-48.7470 WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Location: South Treatment Plant (1200 Monster Road Renton, WA 98057) Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule Union Representation: S.E.I.U. 925 Job Duties Repairs, maintains, installs, and adjusts a variety of wastewater treatment plant, reclamation plant, and waterworks facilities to include chemical feed and processing equipment, as well as food waste processing equipment; belt, chain, and screw conveyors; sluice gates, Bio-Gas scrubbing compressors; oxygen-production and distribution equipment; electric oil-hydraulic elevators; mechanical, structural, and plumbing apparatus; industrial pumps, hydraulic controls and regulators, valves and allied piping systems; and diesel engines and related co-generation equipment. Fabricates parts and fittings; analyzes part failure/malfunction and considers alternatives; makes assemblies and repairs units used in maintenance work from work orders, drawings, specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions. Diagnoses, disassembles, and removes damaged parts from equipment; reassembles and tests for normal function. Uses hand and power tools such as drill and hydraulic presses, jacks, grinders, power saws, pipe threaders, and bending machines. Uses precision measuring instruments such as height and depth gauges, calipers, verniers, and micrometers of various types; operates machining equipment such as lathes, mills, band saws, grinders, drill and hydraulic presses, and pipe threaders. Uses gas and arc welding equipment in cutting, forming, joining, building-up metal, and fabricating parts. Sets up and operates necessary rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work, using up to and including a 15-ton bridge crane; operates a variety of equipment while engaged in mechanical maintenance work such as mobile cranes, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and powered industrial trucks such as forklifts. Performs plumbing and pipe work including troubleshooting issues and performing plumbing repairs; assists in the design and layout of new piping projects and recommends and coordinates the ordering of materials; constructs the pipe assembly and performs leakage tests. Monitors the functioning of HVAC equipment and performs routine maintenance; performs minor repairs; prepares brief reports on equipment condition. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance tasks related to lubrication, filter systems, drive components, and equipment adjustment; conditions monitoring measurements; performs tests on equipment. Makes rough estimates of labor and materials necessary for performance of the work; keeps records and makes reports of work performed. Directs the work of one or more assistants; instructs them in proper work procedures and safety precautions. Makes sketches of work to be performed or of work completed. Works underground in sewers, channels, or other structures to remove obstructions or make repairs. Maintains boilers and other heating equipment. May perform the simpler hand tasks of a blacksmith such as forging, sharpening, tempering, and straightening. May perform routine carpentry and preservation work on plant equipment and facilities. Enters data into automated or computer maintenance management system (CMMS). Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Highly desirable on any combination of one or more of the following: 5 years as a Millwright or equivalent 5 years experience working in an industrial environment conducting mechanical repairs 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a shipyard setting 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a Wastewater Treatment Plant setting 5 years experience conducting maintenance in an Oil refinery 5 years experience conducting maintenance in a Power Generation Plant National Institute of Metal working skills (NIMS) certification Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) PREFERRED CPR and first aid certification KORN FERRY COMPETENCIES: Tech Savvy- Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications. Demonstrates Self-Awareness- Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position. King County Application Resume Responses to supplemental questions For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dan Sherman Human Resource Analyst dasherman@kingcounty.gov Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time:
Summary Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is deeply dedicated to upholding the principles of equity and social justice (ESJ). We place a high value on embracing diverse perspectives and life experiences within our workforce, as we strive to foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Our unwavering commitment lies in delivering equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. Rooted in our department's vision, we aspire to create sustainable and livable communities, along with a pristine and healthy natural environment that fortifies a thriving and resilient economy. Maintaining and repairing Plant process equipment allows (WTD) to meet all DOE permit requirements. Do in no small part to our environmental stewardship the South Treatment plant has won Gold and Platinum awards from the National Association of Clean Water agencies for the past 25 years. King County is a great place to work providing competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that is second to none. A 4-10 schedule provides an attractive work life balance that is ideal when raising a family. WHO MAY APPLY : Open to all qualified candidates. Current S.E.I.U. 925 members have first consideration. An eligibility list will be established to fill future positions for 6 months. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Location: South Treatment Plant (1200 Monster Road Renton, WA 98057) Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule Union Representation: S.E.I.U. 925 Job Duties Repairs, maintains, installs, and adjusts a variety of wastewater treatment plant, reclamation plant, and waterworks facilities to include chemical feed and processing equipment, as well as food waste processing equipment; belt, chain, and screw conveyors; sluice gates, Bio-Gas scrubbing compressors; oxygen-production and distribution equipment; electric oil-hydraulic elevators; mechanical, structural, and plumbing apparatus; industrial pumps, hydraulic controls and regulators, valves and allied piping systems; and diesel engines and related co-generation equipment. Fabricates parts and fittings; analyzes part failure/malfunction and considers alternatives; makes assemblies and repairs units used in maintenance work from work orders, drawings, specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions. Diagnoses, disassembles, and removes damaged parts from equipment; reassembles and tests for normal function. Uses hand and power tools such as drill and hydraulic presses, jacks, grinders, power saws, pipe threaders, and bending machines. Uses precision measuring instruments such as height and depth gauges, calipers, verniers, and micrometers of various types; operates machining equipment such as lathes, mills, band saws, grinders, drill and hydraulic presses, and pipe threaders. Uses gas and arc welding equipment in cutting, forming, joining, building-up metal, and fabricating parts. Sets up and operates necessary rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work, using up to and including a 15-ton bridge crane; operates a variety of equipment while engaged in mechanical maintenance work such as mobile cranes, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and powered industrial trucks such as forklifts. Performs plumbing and pipe work including troubleshooting issues and performing plumbing repairs; assists in the design and layout of new piping projects and recommends and coordinates the ordering of materials; constructs the pipe assembly and performs leakage tests. Monitors the functioning of HVAC equipment and performs routine maintenance; performs minor repairs; prepares brief reports on equipment condition. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance tasks related to lubrication, filter systems, drive components, and equipment adjustment; conditions monitoring measurements; performs tests on equipment. Makes rough estimates of labor and materials necessary for performance of the work; keeps records and makes reports of work performed. Directs the work of one or more assistants; instructs them in proper work procedures and safety precautions. Makes sketches of work to be performed or of work completed. Works underground in sewers, channels, or other structures to remove obstructions or make repairs. Maintains boilers and other heating equipment. May perform the simpler hand tasks of a blacksmith such as forging, sharpening, tempering, and straightening. May perform routine carpentry and preservation work on plant equipment and facilities. Enters data into automated or computer maintenance management system (CMMS). Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Highly desirable on any combination of one or more of the following: 5 years as a Millwright or equivalent 5 years experience working in an industrial environment conducting mechanical repairs 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a shipyard setting 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a Wastewater Treatment Plant setting 5 years experience conducting maintenance in an Oil refinery 5 years experience conducting maintenance in a Power Generation Plant National Institute of Metal working skills (NIMS) certification Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) PREFERRED CPR and first aid certification KORN FERRY COMPETENCIES: Instills Trust- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Tech Savvy- Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications. Demonstrates Self-Awareness- Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position. King County Application Resume Responses to supplemental questions For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dan Sherman Human Resource Analyst dasherman@kingcounty.gov Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time:
Sep 15, 2023
Full Time
Summary Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is deeply dedicated to upholding the principles of equity and social justice (ESJ). We place a high value on embracing diverse perspectives and life experiences within our workforce, as we strive to foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Our unwavering commitment lies in delivering equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. Rooted in our department's vision, we aspire to create sustainable and livable communities, along with a pristine and healthy natural environment that fortifies a thriving and resilient economy. Maintaining and repairing Plant process equipment allows (WTD) to meet all DOE permit requirements. Do in no small part to our environmental stewardship the South Treatment plant has won Gold and Platinum awards from the National Association of Clean Water agencies for the past 25 years. King County is a great place to work providing competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that is second to none. A 4-10 schedule provides an attractive work life balance that is ideal when raising a family. WHO MAY APPLY : Open to all qualified candidates. Current S.E.I.U. 925 members have first consideration. An eligibility list will be established to fill future positions for 6 months. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Location: South Treatment Plant (1200 Monster Road Renton, WA 98057) Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule Union Representation: S.E.I.U. 925 Job Duties Repairs, maintains, installs, and adjusts a variety of wastewater treatment plant, reclamation plant, and waterworks facilities to include chemical feed and processing equipment, as well as food waste processing equipment; belt, chain, and screw conveyors; sluice gates, Bio-Gas scrubbing compressors; oxygen-production and distribution equipment; electric oil-hydraulic elevators; mechanical, structural, and plumbing apparatus; industrial pumps, hydraulic controls and regulators, valves and allied piping systems; and diesel engines and related co-generation equipment. Fabricates parts and fittings; analyzes part failure/malfunction and considers alternatives; makes assemblies and repairs units used in maintenance work from work orders, drawings, specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions. Diagnoses, disassembles, and removes damaged parts from equipment; reassembles and tests for normal function. Uses hand and power tools such as drill and hydraulic presses, jacks, grinders, power saws, pipe threaders, and bending machines. Uses precision measuring instruments such as height and depth gauges, calipers, verniers, and micrometers of various types; operates machining equipment such as lathes, mills, band saws, grinders, drill and hydraulic presses, and pipe threaders. Uses gas and arc welding equipment in cutting, forming, joining, building-up metal, and fabricating parts. Sets up and operates necessary rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work, using up to and including a 15-ton bridge crane; operates a variety of equipment while engaged in mechanical maintenance work such as mobile cranes, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and powered industrial trucks such as forklifts. Performs plumbing and pipe work including troubleshooting issues and performing plumbing repairs; assists in the design and layout of new piping projects and recommends and coordinates the ordering of materials; constructs the pipe assembly and performs leakage tests. Monitors the functioning of HVAC equipment and performs routine maintenance; performs minor repairs; prepares brief reports on equipment condition. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance tasks related to lubrication, filter systems, drive components, and equipment adjustment; conditions monitoring measurements; performs tests on equipment. Makes rough estimates of labor and materials necessary for performance of the work; keeps records and makes reports of work performed. Directs the work of one or more assistants; instructs them in proper work procedures and safety precautions. Makes sketches of work to be performed or of work completed. Works underground in sewers, channels, or other structures to remove obstructions or make repairs. Maintains boilers and other heating equipment. May perform the simpler hand tasks of a blacksmith such as forging, sharpening, tempering, and straightening. May perform routine carpentry and preservation work on plant equipment and facilities. Enters data into automated or computer maintenance management system (CMMS). Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Highly desirable on any combination of one or more of the following: 5 years as a Millwright or equivalent 5 years experience working in an industrial environment conducting mechanical repairs 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a shipyard setting 5 years experience conducting mechanical repairs in a Wastewater Treatment Plant setting 5 years experience conducting maintenance in an Oil refinery 5 years experience conducting maintenance in a Power Generation Plant National Institute of Metal working skills (NIMS) certification Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) PREFERRED CPR and first aid certification KORN FERRY COMPETENCIES: Instills Trust- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Tech Savvy- Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications. Demonstrates Self-Awareness- Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position. King County Application Resume Responses to supplemental questions For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dan Sherman Human Resource Analyst dasherman@kingcounty.gov Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time:
City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Several full-time positions available with the Aviation Department, Facilities Structural Maintenance located at 947 Mexico City Ave Salary Range: $22.61- $34.48/hour Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mandatory overtime during inclement weather events. Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled Responsibilities Serves as first line responder to fulfill mechanical and HVAC needs of facilities. Provides service, repair, and maintenance of terminals and outer buildings. Performs general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry and machinery maintenance. Maintains and operates snow removal equipment, forklifts, man lifts and loaders. Inspects, repairs, and maintains facilities systems, i.e. boilers, hot water and steam lines, air compressors, water feed lines, plumbing fixtures. Performs carpentry work, mason & concrete patching and filling. Replaces piping, valves, and other worn or damaged parts on boilers. Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment used in the daily operations of a multi-storied office complex. Performs remodeling duties such as framing and installing drywall, installing plumbing fixtures and water lines. Performs welding repairs on buildings and equipment. Assists in other maintenance duties as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRES high school graduation and 4 years of experience in a variety of mechanical crafts; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. May be required to obtain a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must successfully complete a 10-year FAA background check. Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete. In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System. Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained. Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical. If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org . If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Several full-time positions available with the Aviation Department, Facilities Structural Maintenance located at 947 Mexico City Ave Salary Range: $22.61- $34.48/hour Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mandatory overtime during inclement weather events. Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled Responsibilities Serves as first line responder to fulfill mechanical and HVAC needs of facilities. Provides service, repair, and maintenance of terminals and outer buildings. Performs general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry and machinery maintenance. Maintains and operates snow removal equipment, forklifts, man lifts and loaders. Inspects, repairs, and maintains facilities systems, i.e. boilers, hot water and steam lines, air compressors, water feed lines, plumbing fixtures. Performs carpentry work, mason & concrete patching and filling. Replaces piping, valves, and other worn or damaged parts on boilers. Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment used in the daily operations of a multi-storied office complex. Performs remodeling duties such as framing and installing drywall, installing plumbing fixtures and water lines. Performs welding repairs on buildings and equipment. Assists in other maintenance duties as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRES high school graduation and 4 years of experience in a variety of mechanical crafts; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. May be required to obtain a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must successfully complete a 10-year FAA background check. Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete. In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System. Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained. Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical. If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org . If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD : April 27, 2023, AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous EXAM NUMBER : 37492M THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE. THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. Only the first 35 applicants that meet the Selection Requirements as defined in this bulletin and who confirm attendance for the test will be accepted and invited to participate in the test. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. The first 35 applicants that meet the Selection Requirements will be sent a conditional test invitation via email. Once candidates receive a conditional test invitation, they will have four calendar days to confirm their attendance by providing verifying documentation (e.g., flight itinerary and hotel reservations if you are traveling long distance) by fax to (323) 264-7159 or email at Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov . Candidates must be prepared to make travel arrangements as soon as they receive the conditional test invitation. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive a conditional test invitation . Candidates will be sent a final test invitation once they have confirmed attendance and have provided verifying documentation. (Amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the governor's guidance to avoid or slow the spread of the disease, the aforementioned dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified in advance). Any additional applicants meeting the Selection Requirements will receive a notice stating that they may still be considered if one or more of the first 35 candidates are unable to confirm attendance to the test. If a candidate is unable to confirm attendance according to the deadline specified above, that candidate's invitation will be given to the next applicant that meets the Selection Requirements according to the order in which they are received. NO OUT OF CLASS EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR CLASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED. DEFINITION: Makes repairs on airframes, engines, and other components of helicopters owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically receive administrative supervision from a Chief, Helicopter Maintenance and may receive technical supervision from Senior Helicopter Mechanics who have responsibility for a helicopter maintenance and repair crew. Incumbents perform journey level mechanical maintenance, repairs, and alterations, including airframes, power plant, propeller or appliance, to both reciprocating and turbine-powered helicopters in either Sheriff or Fire Department air operations. Incumbents must possess working knowledge of the methods of locating and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and other troubles; maintaining and repairing engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; and knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance requirements of the helicopters to be maintained. Helicopter Mechanics serve a one year probationary period during which time they receive structured in-service training in the repair and maintenance of complex multi-engine turbine powered helicopters. Successful completion of departmental in-service training programs is a condition of completing the one year probationary period. Essential Job Functions Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers' maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, etc.) by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, and performing in-flight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs. Performs daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspections as required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems. Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.). Repairs , removes and replaces defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service. Cleans, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance. Writes reports, completes forms, and makes logbook entries (e.g., brief written reports, inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of twin engine turbine-powered helicopters such as the Bell 412 and/or Sikorsky UH60/70. One year of the required experience must have been in : Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements -or- Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "non-certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with manufacturer requirements in either a Department of Defense/U.S. Military or private contractor environment. REQUIRED CERTIFICATE: A current valid Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*. 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. * License and Certification Information The exam analyst will verify the required certification on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website. You must provide a copy of your certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your online application . If you are unable to attach your documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov or fax them to (323) 264-7159. Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection. You must include the title of the required certification(s)/license(s) number, date issued, date of expiration, date of birth, and the name of the issuing agency on your application. The required certificate(s)/license(s) must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, or restricted certificate(s)/license(s) will NOT be accepted. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any course work, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, or office letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your online application . Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your application being rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous : Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100% that will cover the candidate's ability to analyze and interpret information, Professional/Technical Knowledge of: procedures used to inspect Bell 412 and/or Sikorsky UH 60/70 helicopters; procedures used to maintain, and repair, engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; electrical theory; using various hand and pneumatic tools and equipment; working with sheet metal components of helicopters; Stress Tolerance; Oral Communication. The date of the performance test is tentative. Candidates who qualify will receive a conditional test invitation, and will have four calendar days to confirm their attendance by providing verifying documentation (e.g., flight itinerary and hotel reservations if you are traveling long distance) by fax to (323) 264-7159 or email at Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov. Candidates must be prepared to make travel arrangements as soon as they receive the conditional test invitation. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive a conditional test invitation. Candidates will be sent a final test invitation once they have confirmed attendance and have provided verifying documentation. (Amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the governor's guidance to avoid or slow the spread of the disease, the aforementioned dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified in advance). Only those candidates with a score of 70% or higher on the examination will be placed on the eligible register. Note: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov, Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs .com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.+ It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill Helicopter Mechanic vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evening, nights, weekends, and holidays. BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the Helicopter Mechanic position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. In addition, candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and be able to perform all of the essential functions of the Helicopter Mechanic classification. A candidate who does not successfully complete a medical examination or is unable to perform all of the essential functions of the Helicopter Mechanic classification may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . NOTE: We must receive all required documents, if any, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements and you have completely filled out your application. Please fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, total number of hours worked (full or part-time), and description of work performed. Provide any relevant job experience and training in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE : Please note that 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. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For applicants 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 by visiting http://www.colapublib.org/libs . NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INFORMATION : 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. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION For more information click on the link below. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov Department FAX: (323) 264-7159 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: 1. Completing Your Application : a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. 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The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual over age 40. c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. 3. Application Deadline : All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed. 4. Change of Name or Address : To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on www.governmentjobs.com and make the necessary change. This can be done at any time. 5. 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Veteran's Credit : In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. 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Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Accreditation Information : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf Background Check : 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). I f 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. Career Planning : Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at https://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/ . Benefit Information : Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 : All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. 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Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program : In an effort to improve compliance with courtordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. Social Security Act of 2004 : Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov , or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office. Employment Eligibility Information : Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) prohibits employment discrimination based on race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. COVID-19 VACCINATION : Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may 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. Updated April 2023 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD : April 27, 2023, AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous EXAM NUMBER : 37492M THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE. THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. Only the first 35 applicants that meet the Selection Requirements as defined in this bulletin and who confirm attendance for the test will be accepted and invited to participate in the test. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. The first 35 applicants that meet the Selection Requirements will be sent a conditional test invitation via email. Once candidates receive a conditional test invitation, they will have four calendar days to confirm their attendance by providing verifying documentation (e.g., flight itinerary and hotel reservations if you are traveling long distance) by fax to (323) 264-7159 or email at Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov . Candidates must be prepared to make travel arrangements as soon as they receive the conditional test invitation. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive a conditional test invitation . Candidates will be sent a final test invitation once they have confirmed attendance and have provided verifying documentation. (Amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the governor's guidance to avoid or slow the spread of the disease, the aforementioned dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified in advance). Any additional applicants meeting the Selection Requirements will receive a notice stating that they may still be considered if one or more of the first 35 candidates are unable to confirm attendance to the test. If a candidate is unable to confirm attendance according to the deadline specified above, that candidate's invitation will be given to the next applicant that meets the Selection Requirements according to the order in which they are received. NO OUT OF CLASS EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR CLASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED. DEFINITION: Makes repairs on airframes, engines, and other components of helicopters owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically receive administrative supervision from a Chief, Helicopter Maintenance and may receive technical supervision from Senior Helicopter Mechanics who have responsibility for a helicopter maintenance and repair crew. Incumbents perform journey level mechanical maintenance, repairs, and alterations, including airframes, power plant, propeller or appliance, to both reciprocating and turbine-powered helicopters in either Sheriff or Fire Department air operations. Incumbents must possess working knowledge of the methods of locating and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and other troubles; maintaining and repairing engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; and knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance requirements of the helicopters to be maintained. Helicopter Mechanics serve a one year probationary period during which time they receive structured in-service training in the repair and maintenance of complex multi-engine turbine powered helicopters. Successful completion of departmental in-service training programs is a condition of completing the one year probationary period. Essential Job Functions Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers' maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, etc.) by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, and performing in-flight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs. Performs daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspections as required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems. Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.). Repairs , removes and replaces defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service. Cleans, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance. Writes reports, completes forms, and makes logbook entries (e.g., brief written reports, inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of twin engine turbine-powered helicopters such as the Bell 412 and/or Sikorsky UH60/70. One year of the required experience must have been in : Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements -or- Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "non-certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with manufacturer requirements in either a Department of Defense/U.S. Military or private contractor environment. REQUIRED CERTIFICATE: A current valid Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*. 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. * License and Certification Information The exam analyst will verify the required certification on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website. You must provide a copy of your certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your online application . If you are unable to attach your documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov or fax them to (323) 264-7159. Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection. You must include the title of the required certification(s)/license(s) number, date issued, date of expiration, date of birth, and the name of the issuing agency on your application. The required certificate(s)/license(s) must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, or restricted certificate(s)/license(s) will NOT be accepted. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any course work, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, or office letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your online application . Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your application being rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous : Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100% that will cover the candidate's ability to analyze and interpret information, Professional/Technical Knowledge of: procedures used to inspect Bell 412 and/or Sikorsky UH 60/70 helicopters; procedures used to maintain, and repair, engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; electrical theory; using various hand and pneumatic tools and equipment; working with sheet metal components of helicopters; Stress Tolerance; Oral Communication. The date of the performance test is tentative. Candidates who qualify will receive a conditional test invitation, and will have four calendar days to confirm their attendance by providing verifying documentation (e.g., flight itinerary and hotel reservations if you are traveling long distance) by fax to (323) 264-7159 or email at Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov. Candidates must be prepared to make travel arrangements as soon as they receive the conditional test invitation. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive a conditional test invitation. Candidates will be sent a final test invitation once they have confirmed attendance and have provided verifying documentation. (Amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the governor's guidance to avoid or slow the spread of the disease, the aforementioned dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified in advance). Only those candidates with a score of 70% or higher on the examination will be placed on the eligible register. Note: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov, Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs .com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.+ It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill Helicopter Mechanic vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evening, nights, weekends, and holidays. BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the Helicopter Mechanic position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. In addition, candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and be able to perform all of the essential functions of the Helicopter Mechanic classification. A candidate who does not successfully complete a medical examination or is unable to perform all of the essential functions of the Helicopter Mechanic classification may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . NOTE: We must receive all required documents, if any, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements and you have completely filled out your application. Please fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, total number of hours worked (full or part-time), and description of work performed. Provide any relevant job experience and training in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE : Please note that 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. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For applicants 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 by visiting http://www.colapublib.org/libs . NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INFORMATION : 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. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION For more information click on the link below. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-HelicopterMechanic@fire.lacounty.gov Department FAX: (323) 264-7159 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: 1. Completing Your Application : a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation. 2. Requirements on Job Posting : a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual over age 40. c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. 3. Application Deadline : All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed. 4. Change of Name or Address : To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on www.governmentjobs.com and make the necessary change. This can be done at any time. 5. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy : a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation may be subject to verification as allowable with State and Federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential. Disclaimer : The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction which may affect the employment application or the application selection process. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty. The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system. The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis. NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet. By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth here, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer. Test Preparation : Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov /. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Veteran's Credit : In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit. A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Accreditation Information : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf Background Check : 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). I f 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. Career Planning : Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at https://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/ . Benefit Information : Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 : All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. Equal Employment Opportunity : It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program : In an effort to improve compliance with courtordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. Social Security Act of 2004 : Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov , or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office. Employment Eligibility Information : Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) prohibits employment discrimination based on race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. COVID-19 VACCINATION : Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may 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. Updated April 2023 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
FIRST DAY OF FILING : SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER : J7492N TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ Additional Bonuses: Inspection Authorization License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration: If you possess this license, new appointments shall be entitled to additional compensation of 5.5% above the rate of the Helicopter Mechanic classification. In-Flight Bonus for Sheriff's Department Helicopter Mechanic classification: Any permanent, full-time employee in the Helicopter Mechanic classification who are assigned to, and regularly perform "in-flight" maintenance check, shall receive a 5.5% bonus. DEFINITION: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and operated by the County. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive administrative supervision from a Chief, Helicopter Maintenance and receive technical guidance from Senior Helicopter Mechanics who have responsibility for an aircraft maintenance and repair crew. Incumbents perform journey-level technical maintenance, repairs, and alterations, including airframe, powerplant, propeller, rotor, or appliance, to both reciprocating and turbine-powered aircraft in Sheriff's air operations. Incumbents must possess working knowledge of the methods of locating and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and other troubles; the ability to maintain and repair engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; and knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance requirements of the aircraft to be maintained. Helicopter Mechanics serve a one year probationary period during which time they receive structured, in-service training in the repair and maintenance of complex, single-engine or multi-engine, turbine-powered aircraft. Successful completion of departmental in-service training programs is a condition of completing the one year probationary period. This class frequently lifts more than 50 pounds and regularly climbs on aircraft and ladders while carrying tools, equipment, and parts. Essential Job Functions Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers and manufacturers' maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, helicopter mechanics, etc.) by communicating orally and in writing, by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, contacting manufacturer technical support representatives, and performing inflight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs. Maintains AirBus H125 AS350 B2-B3 helicopters by : performing daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspections as required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems; troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.); repairing , removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service; cleaning, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance. Completes forms and makes logbook entries (e.g., inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of Airbus H125 AS350 B2-B3 single engine turbine-powered helicopters . One year of the required experience must have been in : Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements. LICENSE: A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration*. 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. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class IV - Arduous: 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: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *In order to qualify, applicants must submit a copy of their valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License with their application at the time of filing, or within 15 calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I A multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) assessing: achievement, teamwork, responsibility, safety orientation, thoroughness, and mechanical comprehension weighted 30%. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I WILL PROCEED TO PART II. PART II A performance test assessing: knowledge of procedures used to inspect the Airbus H125 AS350 B2-B3; knowledge of procedures used to maintain and repair Airbus H125 AS350 B2-B3 engines, airframes, accessory equipment , etc.; knowledge of safety principles; knowledge of various hand and pneumatic tools and equipment; and mechanical comprehension weighted 70%. MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores maybe transferred. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a " zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. use of marijuana with or without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Operations Division, Aero Bureau. Current primary work location is Long Beach Airport but may change due to the needs of the Sheriff's Department. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. 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. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) 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. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that 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. FALSIFICATIONS of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add j11garcia@lasd.org , yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of most emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of application filing . Failing to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit @lasd.org COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: 1. Completing Your Application : a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation. 2. Requirements on Job Posting : a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual over age 40. c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. 3. Application Deadline : All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed. 4. Change of Name or Address : To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on www.governmentjobs.com and make the necessary change. This can be done at any time. 5. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy : a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation may be subject to verification as allowable with State and Federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential. Disclaimer : The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction which may affect the employment application or the application selection process. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty. The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system. The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis. NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet. By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth here, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer. Test Preparation : Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov /. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Veteran's Credit : In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit. A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Accreditation Information : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf Background Check : 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). I f 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. Career Planning : Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at https://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/ . Benefit Information : Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 : All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. Equal Employment Opportunity : It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program : In an effort to improve compliance with courtordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. Social Security Act of 2004 : Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov , or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office. Employment Eligibility Information : Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) prohibits employment discrimination based on race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. COVID-19 VACCINATION : Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may 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. Updated April 2023 Closing Date/Time:
Sep 06, 2023
Full Time
FIRST DAY OF FILING : SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER : J7492N TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ Additional Bonuses: Inspection Authorization License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration: If you possess this license, new appointments shall be entitled to additional compensation of 5.5% above the rate of the Helicopter Mechanic classification. In-Flight Bonus for Sheriff's Department Helicopter Mechanic classification: Any permanent, full-time employee in the Helicopter Mechanic classification who are assigned to, and regularly perform "in-flight" maintenance check, shall receive a 5.5% bonus. DEFINITION: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and operated by the County. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive administrative supervision from a Chief, Helicopter Maintenance and receive technical guidance from Senior Helicopter Mechanics who have responsibility for an aircraft maintenance and repair crew. Incumbents perform journey-level technical maintenance, repairs, and alterations, including airframe, powerplant, propeller, rotor, or appliance, to both reciprocating and turbine-powered aircraft in Sheriff's air operations. Incumbents must possess working knowledge of the methods of locating and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and other troubles; the ability to maintain and repair engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; and knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance requirements of the aircraft to be maintained. Helicopter Mechanics serve a one year probationary period during which time they receive structured, in-service training in the repair and maintenance of complex, single-engine or multi-engine, turbine-powered aircraft. Successful completion of departmental in-service training programs is a condition of completing the one year probationary period. This class frequently lifts more than 50 pounds and regularly climbs on aircraft and ladders while carrying tools, equipment, and parts. Essential Job Functions Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers and manufacturers' maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, helicopter mechanics, etc.) by communicating orally and in writing, by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, contacting manufacturer technical support representatives, and performing inflight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs. Maintains AirBus H125 AS350 B2-B3 helicopters by : performing daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspections as required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems; troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.); repairing , removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service; cleaning, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance. Completes forms and makes logbook entries (e.g., inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of Airbus H125 AS350 B2-B3 single engine turbine-powered helicopters . One year of the required experience must have been in : Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements. LICENSE: A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration*. 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. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class IV - Arduous: 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: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *In order to qualify, applicants must submit a copy of their valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License with their application at the time of filing, or within 15 calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I A multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) assessing: achievement, teamwork, responsibility, safety orientation, thoroughness, and mechanical comprehension weighted 30%. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I WILL PROCEED TO PART II. PART II A performance test assessing: knowledge of procedures used to inspect the Airbus H125 AS350 B2-B3; knowledge of procedures used to maintain and repair Airbus H125 AS350 B2-B3 engines, airframes, accessory equipment , etc.; knowledge of safety principles; knowledge of various hand and pneumatic tools and equipment; and mechanical comprehension weighted 70%. MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores maybe transferred. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a " zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. use of marijuana with or without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Operations Division, Aero Bureau. Current primary work location is Long Beach Airport but may change due to the needs of the Sheriff's Department. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. 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. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) 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. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that 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. FALSIFICATIONS of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add j11garcia@lasd.org , yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of most emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of application filing . Failing to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. 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More information available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf Background Check : 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). I f 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. 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Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Updated April 2023 Closing Date/Time:
City of Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Description The Fleet Management Division is recruiting for a journey-level heavy duty/equipment mechanic or Automotive Mechanic (AM). This role works on a wide variety of fleet equipment, including class 1-8 over-the-road (OTR) vehicles, off road equipment, utility vehicles, and miscellaneous components. For example, Hybrid and EV police vehicles, fire pumper and ladder trucks, aerial equipment, road construction specialty vehicles, and hydro-excavator trucks - all of which support essential City of Seattle operations. As fleet mechanic, you are part of a team that performs preventative maintenance, ensures repairs are completed, and performs emergency repairs for the people who count on us to keep their equipment safe and reliable. The City of Seattle has committed to transitioning the fleet to alternative energy so you will have an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology alongside old-school equipment. You will be working in a great team atmosphere. In addition to your shop supervisor, you will be supported by a Crew Chief and a Senior Mechanic. The successful candidate has a strong background in mechanical systems and diagnostics. Through training and working with mentors you will gain knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principals, diesel and gas engine technology, and EV/alternative fuels. ABOUT US: Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses . FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees. The Fleet Management team is proud to support the Seattle Fire, Police, DOT, City Light, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and other departments that make Seattle a great place to live. Come join us! Our shop hours are 6:00am - 12:30am . We also provide on-call services nights and weekends, and 24-hour service during city emergencies such as extreme weather events. There are shift differential premiums paid for swing shifts, paid training opportunities and paid weekend/evening on-call time. Job Responsibilities Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance work on equipment. Perform road tests on light and heavy-duty vehicles. Document work clearly and completely in fleet management system Accurately record time by punching on/off tasks in fleet management system Complete assigned safety, city-wide, and technical training Participate in collaborative tasks and projects. Example of types of vehicles worked on cars, pickups, work trucks from F-150 to F-750, Peterbilt trucks, ambulances, dump trucks, trailers, construction equipment, specialty mowers. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of experience working under a journey-level Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic OR completion of an accredited schooling/apprenticeship program OR a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background of journey-level mechanic. LICENSES: Must possess a valid State of Washington driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions (i.e., Class A or Class B CDL, depending on job duties) within six (6) months of hire. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience using electronic work order management software, such as CDK or FleetAnywhere Advanced knowledge of vehicle mechanics and fleet equipment maintenance Advanced knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principals Training or experience with Electric or Hybrid vehicles Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified. Organizational and problem-solving skills Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Additional Information The full salary range for this position is $38.29 - $41.38 per hour. Compensation is comparable to industry standard. Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. Application Process: Please submit an online application and resume to be considered for this position, a cover letter is optional. All applicants who meet minimum requirements will be invited to take a written knowledge test. Applicants who pass the written test will be invited to a working test and interview on 11/4/2023. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check, driving record and a pre-employment physical exam. This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following: • Satisfactory driving history review • CDL background check • Pre-employment physical exam Key dates: • Application review: 10/16/2023 - 10/20/2023 • Written test: 10/23/2023 - 10/27/2023 (scheduled individually) • Working test and interview: Saturday 11/4/2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm • Results: 11/6/2023 - 11/10/2023 About Fleet Management: As part of FAS, the Fleet Management (FM) division purchases, maintains, customizes, diagnoses, and repairs over 4,000 vehicles and equipment for all City departments. This includes cars, heavy trucks, firefighting apparatus, police vehicles, electric/hybrid vehicles, construction and other specialized equipment. FM has been named the “#1 Best Fleet” and “Best Green Fleet” in America. Our shop operations have earned an EnviroStar rating for environmental stewardship. We provide critical services that keep the City of Seattle moving all year round. Work Environment The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Sep 06, 2023
Full Time
Position Description The Fleet Management Division is recruiting for a journey-level heavy duty/equipment mechanic or Automotive Mechanic (AM). This role works on a wide variety of fleet equipment, including class 1-8 over-the-road (OTR) vehicles, off road equipment, utility vehicles, and miscellaneous components. For example, Hybrid and EV police vehicles, fire pumper and ladder trucks, aerial equipment, road construction specialty vehicles, and hydro-excavator trucks - all of which support essential City of Seattle operations. As fleet mechanic, you are part of a team that performs preventative maintenance, ensures repairs are completed, and performs emergency repairs for the people who count on us to keep their equipment safe and reliable. The City of Seattle has committed to transitioning the fleet to alternative energy so you will have an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology alongside old-school equipment. You will be working in a great team atmosphere. In addition to your shop supervisor, you will be supported by a Crew Chief and a Senior Mechanic. The successful candidate has a strong background in mechanical systems and diagnostics. Through training and working with mentors you will gain knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principals, diesel and gas engine technology, and EV/alternative fuels. ABOUT US: Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses . FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees. The Fleet Management team is proud to support the Seattle Fire, Police, DOT, City Light, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and other departments that make Seattle a great place to live. Come join us! Our shop hours are 6:00am - 12:30am . We also provide on-call services nights and weekends, and 24-hour service during city emergencies such as extreme weather events. There are shift differential premiums paid for swing shifts, paid training opportunities and paid weekend/evening on-call time. Job Responsibilities Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance work on equipment. Perform road tests on light and heavy-duty vehicles. Document work clearly and completely in fleet management system Accurately record time by punching on/off tasks in fleet management system Complete assigned safety, city-wide, and technical training Participate in collaborative tasks and projects. Example of types of vehicles worked on cars, pickups, work trucks from F-150 to F-750, Peterbilt trucks, ambulances, dump trucks, trailers, construction equipment, specialty mowers. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of experience working under a journey-level Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic OR completion of an accredited schooling/apprenticeship program OR a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background of journey-level mechanic. LICENSES: Must possess a valid State of Washington driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions (i.e., Class A or Class B CDL, depending on job duties) within six (6) months of hire. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience using electronic work order management software, such as CDK or FleetAnywhere Advanced knowledge of vehicle mechanics and fleet equipment maintenance Advanced knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principals Training or experience with Electric or Hybrid vehicles Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified. Organizational and problem-solving skills Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Additional Information The full salary range for this position is $38.29 - $41.38 per hour. Compensation is comparable to industry standard. Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. Application Process: Please submit an online application and resume to be considered for this position, a cover letter is optional. All applicants who meet minimum requirements will be invited to take a written knowledge test. Applicants who pass the written test will be invited to a working test and interview on 11/4/2023. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check, driving record and a pre-employment physical exam. This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following: • Satisfactory driving history review • CDL background check • Pre-employment physical exam Key dates: • Application review: 10/16/2023 - 10/20/2023 • Written test: 10/23/2023 - 10/27/2023 (scheduled individually) • Working test and interview: Saturday 11/4/2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm • Results: 11/6/2023 - 11/10/2023 About Fleet Management: As part of FAS, the Fleet Management (FM) division purchases, maintains, customizes, diagnoses, and repairs over 4,000 vehicles and equipment for all City departments. This includes cars, heavy trucks, firefighting apparatus, police vehicles, electric/hybrid vehicles, construction and other specialized equipment. FM has been named the “#1 Best Fleet” and “Best Green Fleet” in America. Our shop operations have earned an EnviroStar rating for environmental stewardship. We provide critical services that keep the City of Seattle moving all year round. Work Environment The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Contra Costa County, CA
Martinez, California, United States
The Position Contra Costa County’s Public Works Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple Stationary Engineer (Building Maintenance Mechanic) vacancies. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The Public Works Department has an organizational culture that strives for continuous improvement. Our mission is to deliver cost effective, safe, reliable, and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services with a focus on our communities and provide support services that are competitive, attentive, responsive, efficient, and safe to enable the County Departments to provide high quality services to the public. Stationary Engineers operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems in a variety of buildings throughout the County. Responsibilities include resolving customer complaints related to airflow, heating, cooling, and ventilation; responding to HVAC related alarms and elevator malfunctions; calibrating and maintaining pneumatic, electric, and computerized (DDC system) controls; inspecting chillers and ensuring containment and proper handling of refrigerants, which may contain chlorofluorocarbons and other hazardous materials; and other related work as required. The Public Works Department is currently recruiting to fill four (4) vacant positions for the Stationary Engineer classification. Employees may work in detention facilities and in close proximity to inmates and patients. We are looking for someone who is: Detail oriented . You can deliver measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Safety oriented . You can adhere to all safety practices in the workplace A problem solver . You can adapt to new situations and challenges as they arise. A team player . You will develop and maintain working relationships and continuously work to improve relationships, contacts, and networks. Organized. You will complete your assignments with minimal supervision. Positive . You can maintain a positive attitude when working with co-workers, management, and customers. What you will typically be responsible for: Performing regular inspections of your assigned facilities for proper equipment operation. Recording and maintaining maintenance records of all mechanical equipment in your facilities. Inspecting and logging conditions of fire extinguishers and emergency lighting. Testing and treating open and closed loop water systems used for heating and cooling. Responding to routine and emergency work orders submitted by customer departments. Working with outside contractors who perform EPA and OSHA required inspections and testing. Working with fellow tradespersons on tenant improvement projects within the County. A few reasons you might love this job: You will be part of a supportive environment with a strong and dedicated administration. All of the tools and equipment required to perform the duties will be provided. You will be part of a collaborative team where teamwork is highly encouraged and supported. Work-life balance that includes flexible scheduling and steady work. A few challenges you might face in this job : You may be assigned to work in a Detention Facility around inmates or detainees and /or in a hospital or medical setting around patients. You will spend time working alone around Contra Costa County, without a team member or supervisor present. Managing and completing multiple work orders in a timely manner. Scheduling work to meet customer needs such as working nights and weekends. Competencies: Delivering results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishments Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behaviors as the situation requires Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps and final work products Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals To read the complete job description, please visit: Class Specifications | Stationary Engineer | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process. Certificates: Must be Type 1 or Type 2 certified for Handling Chlorofluorocarbons at the time of application, and obtain a Federal Universal Certification for Handling Chlorofluorocarbons within nine (9) months from the date of hire. Education: 1) Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificates and (2) satisfactory completion of at least one college-level course in BOTH basic refrigeration and electricity OR completion of a HVAC trade school program. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a stationary engineer or operating engineer maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment. Substitution for College Courses: An additional three (3) years of full time (or its equivalent) experience as a Stationary Engineer or Operating Engineer, maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment; one (1) year of which must have been at the journey level Substitution for Experience: Completion of a HVAC apprenticeship certification program Other Requirement: Applicants must be able to obtain the Detention Facility Clearance to work in the detention facilities COMPLETE APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION ARE REQUIRED. YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF REQIRED CERTIFICATION TO YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of diesel generators. Experience working with data/server room cooling systems. Knowledge of current Title 24 and/or OSHA requirements. Selection Process Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates that clearly demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is a part of the application and is designed to evaluate each ca ndidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented in the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%) Final Selection Interviews: These will be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Rachel Filamor at Rachel.Filamor@hrd.cccounty.us For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
The Position Contra Costa County’s Public Works Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple Stationary Engineer (Building Maintenance Mechanic) vacancies. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The Public Works Department has an organizational culture that strives for continuous improvement. Our mission is to deliver cost effective, safe, reliable, and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services with a focus on our communities and provide support services that are competitive, attentive, responsive, efficient, and safe to enable the County Departments to provide high quality services to the public. Stationary Engineers operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems in a variety of buildings throughout the County. Responsibilities include resolving customer complaints related to airflow, heating, cooling, and ventilation; responding to HVAC related alarms and elevator malfunctions; calibrating and maintaining pneumatic, electric, and computerized (DDC system) controls; inspecting chillers and ensuring containment and proper handling of refrigerants, which may contain chlorofluorocarbons and other hazardous materials; and other related work as required. The Public Works Department is currently recruiting to fill four (4) vacant positions for the Stationary Engineer classification. Employees may work in detention facilities and in close proximity to inmates and patients. We are looking for someone who is: Detail oriented . You can deliver measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Safety oriented . You can adhere to all safety practices in the workplace A problem solver . You can adapt to new situations and challenges as they arise. A team player . You will develop and maintain working relationships and continuously work to improve relationships, contacts, and networks. Organized. You will complete your assignments with minimal supervision. Positive . You can maintain a positive attitude when working with co-workers, management, and customers. What you will typically be responsible for: Performing regular inspections of your assigned facilities for proper equipment operation. Recording and maintaining maintenance records of all mechanical equipment in your facilities. Inspecting and logging conditions of fire extinguishers and emergency lighting. Testing and treating open and closed loop water systems used for heating and cooling. Responding to routine and emergency work orders submitted by customer departments. Working with outside contractors who perform EPA and OSHA required inspections and testing. Working with fellow tradespersons on tenant improvement projects within the County. A few reasons you might love this job: You will be part of a supportive environment with a strong and dedicated administration. All of the tools and equipment required to perform the duties will be provided. You will be part of a collaborative team where teamwork is highly encouraged and supported. Work-life balance that includes flexible scheduling and steady work. A few challenges you might face in this job : You may be assigned to work in a Detention Facility around inmates or detainees and /or in a hospital or medical setting around patients. You will spend time working alone around Contra Costa County, without a team member or supervisor present. Managing and completing multiple work orders in a timely manner. Scheduling work to meet customer needs such as working nights and weekends. Competencies: Delivering results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishments Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behaviors as the situation requires Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps and final work products Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals To read the complete job description, please visit: Class Specifications | Stationary Engineer | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process. Certificates: Must be Type 1 or Type 2 certified for Handling Chlorofluorocarbons at the time of application, and obtain a Federal Universal Certification for Handling Chlorofluorocarbons within nine (9) months from the date of hire. Education: 1) Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificates and (2) satisfactory completion of at least one college-level course in BOTH basic refrigeration and electricity OR completion of a HVAC trade school program. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a stationary engineer or operating engineer maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment. Substitution for College Courses: An additional three (3) years of full time (or its equivalent) experience as a Stationary Engineer or Operating Engineer, maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment; one (1) year of which must have been at the journey level Substitution for Experience: Completion of a HVAC apprenticeship certification program Other Requirement: Applicants must be able to obtain the Detention Facility Clearance to work in the detention facilities COMPLETE APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION ARE REQUIRED. YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF REQIRED CERTIFICATION TO YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of diesel generators. Experience working with data/server room cooling systems. Knowledge of current Title 24 and/or OSHA requirements. Selection Process Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates that clearly demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is a part of the application and is designed to evaluate each ca ndidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented in the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%) Final Selection Interviews: These will be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Rachel Filamor at Rachel.Filamor@hrd.cccounty.us For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous