EXAM NUMBER C6349E FILING PERIOD We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. Be a part of something great! We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment. Don't miss an opportunity to join our team. A Helper, Electrical assists in performing a combination of the following essential job functions: OPERATIONAL SERVICES: Assists in installing conduit and wiring on residential, commercial, industrial and traffic signal control systems; patrols traffic signals to make minor replacements or repairs; traces malfunctions in electrical circuits and makes minor repairs to lighting fixtures, illuminated street name signs, and controls including ballasts and lamps; assists with fabrication of traffic signal equipment for installation in the field including standards and indications for vehicle and pedestrian movements; operates small power tools, hydraulic benders, hammer drills, power saws, and pneumatic tools such as jack hammers and tampers; operates vehicle-mounted and aerial man-lifts; maintains tools and equipment in serviceable condition; assists with emergency calls on weekends and/or after hours; cleans work areas, as needed; drives automotive equipment to and from work sites; maintains work and supply records; understands, operates, and maintains basic hand tools; and assists with repairs to street lights, associated equipment, highway safety lights, traffic signal and street lighting standards, as needed. SEWER MAINTENANCE: Assists in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, overhauling and installing power, control, instrumentation and lighting for wastewater pumping and treatment facilities; assists in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, overhauling and installing electro-mechanic equipment in wastewater pumping and treatment facilities such as motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, mixers, valves, and related piping and appurtenances; performs routine inspections and maintenance, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to facilities and equipment; cleans and maintains work area and facilities; maintains work records, supplies, safety equipment, tools, and equipment; drives automotive equipment to and from work sites and delivers portable generators to sites and assists with connecting generators to supply emergency power; assists with emergency calls on weekends and/or after hours; and when necessary, work in small, dimly lit and wet confined spaces, and perform confined space entry procedures utilizing safety equipment such as: harnesses with tripod, gas detector, and ventilation blowers. WATERWORKS DIVISION: Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs/rewires control, power, and lighting circuits in potable water facilities such as water wells, reservoirs, pressure tanks, pumping plants and disinfection stations; works with and around water treatment chemicals; maintains work records and supplies; maintains vehicle tools and equipment; traces malfunctions in electrical circuits and performs minor repairs to equipment; changes out lighting fixtures; performs regular inspections, general maintenance, and repairs of water pumping stations, reservoirs, pressure regulating stations and chemical disinfection systems; works in small, dimly lit and wet confined spaces, and performs confined space entry procedures utilizing safety equipment such as: self contained breathing devices, safety harnesses with tripod, gas detector, and ventilation blowers; assists with emergency calls on weekends and/or after hours; works at heights greater than six feet with proper training and personal protection equipment; and drives to and from job sites. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: One year of experience assisting in the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of electrical wiring systems, electro-mechanical equipment, elevators, or escalators. Option II: Completion of 600 hours of instruction in electrical, electro-mechanical, or electronics courses in an industrial education curriculum in a high school, college, the armed forces of the United States, or other recognized school. * VISION: Keen color perception. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions. LICENSE INFORMATION: Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS: Physical Class IV – Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: • Applicants who expect to qualify through the completion of 600 hours of instruction in electrical, electro-mechanic or electronics courses in an industrial education curriculum MUST attach a copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts showing proof of 600 hours of instruction in required courses within five (5) business days from filing. If you have difficulty attaching the documents, email within 5 business days from applying to jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov with subject of “HELPER, ELECTRICAL (C6349E) supporting documents”. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Examples of recognized schools: community colleges, trade tech school, etc. Applications submitted without transcripts or certificate, or license will be rejected as incomplete.OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing: • Listening Attentively • Accepting Others • Showing Courtesy • Creating a Positive Impression • Using Time Efficiently • Learning Quickly • Attending to Multiple Tasks • Attending to High Quality Standards • Attending to Work Reliably • Following Instruction Part II: Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 50%, assessing: • Experience installing, altering, or maintaining electrical equipment and systems. • Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems. • Experience with various types of tools. Transfer of Scores: Applicants who have taken any identical written test part(s) for other exams within the last (12) months will have their written test scores for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this examination. Your scores will be transferred to the identical test part(s) and will not be allowed to re-take any identical test parts for at least 12 months. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. 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. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the list of eligible candidates accordingly. SPECIAL 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. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill both temporary and permanent vacancies in the Department of Public Works. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. IMPORTANT NOTES • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. For more information please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION! CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Jen Luk Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Fax: (626) 979-5440 Department Contact Email: jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
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