City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States and has a multi-ethnic population of
approximately four million. It is truly a world-class city that offers a diversified economy and an unparalleled quality of life. Los Angeles continues to maintain its position as an economic power-
house, the entertainment capital of the world, and a major trendsetter in virtually every field of human endeavor.

Los Angeles is a charter city and is governed by a Mayor and City Council. The City Council serves
full time and has fifteen members elected by district for four-year terms. Boards of Commissioners, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, oversee several
of the City’s departments and bureaus.

The City has 44 departments, bureaus, and offices for which funds are budgeted annually by the
Mayor and City Council. Within those, the City has three departments (the Departments of Water &
Power, Harbor, and Airports) that are financed solely by revenue generated from their operations,
which are governed by Commissions, as well as two distinctly separate pension systems (Los
Angeles Fire & Police Pensions and the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System).

64 job(s) at City of Los Angeles

City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $54,496 to $79,698 In some positions, higher salaries are paid for night work and for certain assignments. NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. DUTIES A Veterinary Technician assists a Veterinarian by performing routine and subprofessional duties in the medical or surgical treatment of animals at the City's animal shelters or spay and neuter clinics, performs euthanasia-by-injection and immunizations under the direction of a licensed Veterinarian, administers emergency medical treatment to injured animals, and does related work. NOTE : Veterinary Technicians must be available to be assigned to any one of the shelters located throughout the City and may be required to work days or nights any five of a seven day workweek. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certificate, issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board, is required at the time of filing. PROCESS NOTE : Applicants will have 7 calendar days from the on-line application submission date to submit a copy of the Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Certificate. A copy of the certificate may be attached to the on-line application at the time of filing or delivered to the Personnel Department at 700 East Temple Street, Room 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Applicants who fail to submit this document within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE WHERE TO APPLY Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations and at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/promotionaljobs for Promotional Examinations. APPLICATION DEADLINE This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Application Review = 100% This examination will consist entirely of an application review by Personnel Department staff to ensure that applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job. NOTES : 1. This examination is based on a validation study. 2. Some positions in the Department of Animal Services may require Veterinary Technicians to provide their own automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid according to established rates. 3. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. 4. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 5. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. 6. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. 7. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. 8. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months. 9. You may file for this examination once every 180 days during the administration of this examination. Your name may be removed from the eligible list after six months. NOTICE : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $58,610 to $72,808 and $70,699 to $87,842 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Wastewater Collection Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains; operates highly specialized sewer and storm drain cleaning equipment; utilizes laptop computers to complete work assignments; performs research on wastewater collection assets; and may act as a working field supervisor over a small group of employees. NOTE : A Job Preview with additional information regarding the duties and requirements of a Wastewater Collection Worker will be available for candidate review during the on-line application process, and is also available on the City website at http://per.lacity.org/exams/4110preview.pdf . REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division, as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Mechanical Helper; or One year of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems. PROCESS NOTES All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. A Wastewater Collection Worker in a trainee position must successfully complete a three-year training period which will include operational, safety, commercial driving, and on-the-job training. Trainees must also complete a correspondence course offered by the California State University of Sacramento in operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems.A valid California Driver's License is required. A valid Class ''B'' driver's license with both air brake and tanker endorsements will be required by the fourth month of the temporary training period.A good driving record will be required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months.A California Water Environment Association Grade I Certificate in Wastewater Collection System Maintenance is required within three years from the date of appointment to the class. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023 Filing Period 2: From Friday, December 1, 2023 to Thursday, December 14, 2023 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice . . . . 100% The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Equipment Operation, including knowledge of: California Department of Motor Vehicle Code (DMV) concerning the operation of Class B vehicles; Motor Vehicle Code and special maintenance procedures for various vehicles; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE); safety equipment, emergency equipment, and first aid supplies that conform to Cal/OSHA rules and regulations; personal and specialized safety equipment required for working in confined spaces; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the use of various hand tools; common defects in equipment sufficient to identify the needs for repair; common sewer problems encountered in the field sufficient to correct the defects; potential storm drain problems sufficient to detect and correct issues; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Collection Worker. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 and MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 and MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible listYou may take the Wastewater Collection Worker multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Collection Worker multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $110,100 (flat-rated) NOTE : The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Wastewater Treatment Mechanic performs a variety of skilled tasks in maintaining, overhauling and assembling mechanical equipment and auxiliaries associated with combustion equipment, boilers, cryogenic equipment, large diesel engines, pumps, compressors, barscreens, collectors, clarifiers, centrifuges, conveyors, heat exchangers, emissions control equipment, and other equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant or a wastewater collection system; or performs the more difficult and skilled mechanical work with limited supervisory responsibility over a small crew. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Two years of full-time paid experience as a Mechanical Repairer or Steam Plant Assistant with the City of Los Angeles in the repair of diesel equipment or wastewater equipment; or Two-years of full-time paid experience as a millwright or machinist repairing diesel or wastewater equipment in an industrial facility; or Four years of full-time paid experience assisting in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, or performance of semi-skilled manual tasks in construction and repair activities. One year of this experience must be assisting in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment. PROCESS NOTES Some positions may require a valid California Class A or B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1808.1 prior to appointment.Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From 8:00 am Friday, January 13, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2023 Filing Period 2: From 8:00am Friday, January 19, 2024 to 11:59pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Teamwork; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations and safety principles and practices related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment; the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment; equipment isolation procedures, such as Lockout/Tag-out/Block-out, identification and isolation of hazardous energy sources, and ensuring machinery is rendered inoperative prior to maintenance; Equipment Operation, including knowledge of: blowers, compressors, pumps, and auxiliaries, including gear reducers, lubrication, and fasteners; hand and power tools, such as impact wrenches, drivers and drills; equipment, such as dial indicators, laser alignment, and pneumatic tools; Mechanical Aptitude, including knowledge of: methods of repair and overhaul of water reclamation equipment, such as gas and air-compressor units, pumps, gear drivers, and boiler auxiliary equipment; terminology commonly used in mechanical repair work related to alignment, tolerances, output, and pump; common problems encountered related to wastewater equipment, such as abnormal temperatures and noises and mechanical issues, including a pump with low flow, no flow, or cavitation; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Treatment Mechanic. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 and MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 and TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.You may take the Wastewater Treatment Mechanic multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Treatment Mechanic multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to : https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY The salary range in the Department of Water and Power is $81,703 to $101,497; $88,134 to $109,473; $107,093 to $113,065; and $109,452 to $115,549. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . Annual salary is the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Water Utility Worker installs, maintains, operates, replaces, and repairs water mains, services, fire hydrants, water meters, and appurtenant valves and equipment. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Eighteen months of full-time paid experience in the installation, and either operation and/or maintenance of all of the following: Potable water services (excluding sprinkler experience), and Potable water supply and distribution pipelines such as mains, and/or trunk lines (need to be at least 6” and larger pipes irrigation lines), and Appurtenant valves and equipment. OR Eighteen months of full-time paid experience in the installation, and either operation and/or maintenance of all of the following while in the United States Armed Forces: Potable water services (excluding sprinkler experience), and Potable water supply and distribution pipelines such as mains, and/or trunk lines (need to be at least 6” and larger pipes irrigation lines), and Appurtenant valves and equipment. PROCESS NOTES A California State Water Resources Control Board Distribution Operator Grade D2 certificate may be required prior to completion of the probationary period. Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance. Proof of military service and satisfactory performance must be provided prior to appointment. Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must submit, at the time of filing their application, a copy of their DD-214 or a copy of their military identification indicating End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination. Some positions may require a valid California Class B (or A) driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). For positions requiring a valid Class A or B driver’s license, candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1 prior to appointment. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTES : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. All application materials must be complete at the time of filing for you to be considered a candidate in this examination. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: Filing Period 1: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023 Filing Period 2: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements based on a random sample of those qualified candidates in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated, including knowledge of: methods, materials, fittings, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water service, mains, water meters, fire hydrants, and appurtenant water distribution equipment; parts and functions of valves and fire hydrants; trenching and shoring practices; locating substructures; vehicle inspections; and safety practices, including work area protection and traffic control; and the ability to: join pipe connections; use power and hand tools weighing up to 90 lbs.; operate compressors, dewatering pumps, and generators; deal tactfully and effectively with the public and crew members/co-workers; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 and TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 and TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 . FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate review. You may take the Water Utility Worker examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken any of the test parts listed in the Selection Process section of this bulletin during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each candidate. Your rank on the eligible list may change as the score of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $97,029 (flat-rated) The salary for the Harbor Department is $98,950 (flat-rated) The salary range in the Department of Water and Power is $116,948 to $122,649. The salary range covers multiple pay grades within the class. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Welder performs skilled heating, welding, plasma cutting, and brazing, using arc, flux core, MIG, and TIG welding on a variety of modern metals in a shop, in a generating station, or in the field, using oxyacetylene and electric welding equipment; layout and fabrication work, using manual and power shears, hydraulic punch presses, notchers, benders, drill presses, disc sanders, bench and box breaks, rollers, and a variety of hand tools; reads blueprints, and maintains equipment, performing minor mechanical repairs. NOTE : A Welder may weld at various heights, including working on scaffolding, in excavations, boats, barges, container cranes, on fuel tanks, confined spaces, and in other hazardous locations; and may be required to wear a full or half-face respirator mask under certain working conditions. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a welder; or 2. Four years of full-time paid experience in the following welding processes: shielded metal arc, tungsten inert gas, gas metal arc, and oxyacetylene cutting. Completion of a welding program at an accredited institution may be substituted for each year of experience lacking up to a maximum of two years at a rate of 15 units in welding to one year of experience specified in Requirement #2. PROCESS NOTES A license as a certified Welder for Structural Steel issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety is required for all positions in the General Services Department, for most other positions in the City, and in the Department of Water and Power prior to appointment.Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit an Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the Certificate must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the Certificate is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application and will not be considered further in this examination.Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must list their specific welding processes experience separately for each employer with the dates of employment on their application. Applicants who fail to provide this information will not be considered further in this examination.Some positions may require a valid California Class C driver’s license; or a valid Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles, prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, an Environmental Protection Agency approved Technician Certificate may be required for some positions prior to appointment.Prior to appointment to some positions, Welders will be required to pass the tests for Operator Qualification in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Employees in these positions must maintain their welding Operator Performance Qualifications throughout the course of employment.Please note that qualifying education must be from a trade school, college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Applicants wishing to substitute completion of a welding program for experience must list their school name and location, appropriate course titles, their respective number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the text box which will appear in the Supplemental Questions section of the online application.Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework, if applicable. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: From 8:00 am Friday, January 13, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2023 From 8:00 am Friday, January 19, 2024 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight : Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Self-Management; Safety Focus; Customer Service; Teamwork; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the operation and adjustment of electric welding equipment; processes of welding, cutting, brazing, hard-facing, and skilled heating; types and uses of joints and filler metals for ferrous and nonferrous metals; fabrication and uses of templates and drawings; standard welding symbols approved by the American Welding Society; the air arc gouging process; oxy-acetylene processes; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Welder. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023 and TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 and MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Based on City Policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.Incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible listYour name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.You may take the Welder multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Welder multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible listFor candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at : https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. . All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $124,486 to $146,494; $107,782 to $157,581; and $116,802 to $170,735 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $124,340 to $154,491; $134,070 to $166,559; and $148,248 to $184,182. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. A Systems Administrator evaluates, develops, maintains, implements, and modifies operating systems, hardware, middleware, software, storage, and networking in a business applications environment; performs hardware-software studies; designs and implements systems architecture; analyzes systems problems and optimizes systems performance; performs systems upgrades; follows Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and security best practices for incident, change and release management, and all aspects of network and server operations; provides technical assistance to other data processing personnel and user divisions or departments; may supervise and direct the work of employees engaged in such activities; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and two (2) years of full-time paid systems implementation experience in either: 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, troubleshooting and securing enterprise level servers and networks; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities; or 3) preparing programs by analyzing specifications developed by systems professionals and determining computer processing requirements, systems and/or programming flowcharts, code programs, and software solutions; or Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Programmer Analyst; or Four years of full-time paid systems implementation experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Systems Analyst with experience in either 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, and securing enterprise level servers; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities. PROCESS NOTES Additional full-time paid experience as described above in Requirement No. 1 may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required bachelor's degree noted in Requirement No.1. One academic year is equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or course work. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing, may be considered. A copy of the Certificate of Completion must be submitted at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. AWS Certified Advanced Networking - SpecialtyAWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder - SpecialtyAWS Certified Big Data - Specialty AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Developer - Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty AWS Certified Security - Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate CCIE Data CenterCCIE SecurityCCIE WirelessCCNP Data CenterCCNP Routing and SwitchingCCNP WirelessCCNP SecurityCCSACCSECertification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).Certification as a Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or as a Checkpoint Certified Security ExpertCertification as a CISCO Certified DevNet AssociateCertification as a CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).Certification as a Cisco Certified Security Professional or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert in Security.Certification as a DNS/BIND AssociateCertification as a Global Information Assurance Certification (G9ac) Security Essentials (GSEC)Certification as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) on Windows server platform.Certification as an Oracle 9i/10g/11g or latest version or as an Oracle Database 10g/11g or latest version of Administrator Certified Master.Certification as CompTIA Security +Certified other Database Provider (such as Microsoft SQL) CCIE Routing and SwitchingCertified with other Linus/Unix Operating System Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Certified with other Linux/Unit Operating SystemCertified with other Network Provider (such as Juniper.)CISCO Certified DevNet ProfessionalCisco Certified DevNet SpecialistCISSP ISC2Core InfrastructureData center Virtualization 2019 (VCP-DCV 2019); VMWare Certified Advanced Professional 6.5Data Center Virtualization; Cloud Management (VCAP-CMA) (VCP6.5-DCV); Network virtualization (VCP-NV)Financial Management Certified Implementation SpecialistIBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 for z/OSIBM Certified Deployment Professional Certification as a Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating System.IBM Certified Infrastructure Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management v7.X VMWare certified ProfessionalIBM Certified System AdministratorIBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 for z/OSJava EnterpriseMicrosoft Certified : Azure Administrator AssociateOracle Certified ProfessionalOracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM)Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle E-Business Suite 12Oracle Solaris11Oracle WebCenter Certified Implementation Specialist' Oracle Certified AssociateOracle WebLogic Server 11g/12c System AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c Certified Implementation Specialist; Oracle Certified ProfessionalPeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Certified Implementation SpecialistPeopleSoft People Tools 8.5 Certified Implementation SpecialistRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)SAP Certified Technology Associate - System Administration (Max DB) with SAP NetWeaver 7.4VM Certified Advanced ProfessionalWebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V9.0 WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From Friday, October 4, 2024 to Thursday, October 17, 2024 From Friday, March 7, 2025 to Thursday, March 20, 2025 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Self-Management; Teamwork; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: capabilities, uses, characteristics, and limitations of servers - virtual, physical and cloud, computers and peripheral equipment, operating software systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, MacOS, etc.), software such as assemblers, generators, subroutine libraries, compilers and vendor written application programs; programming languages such as C/C++, Java, .NET - VB, ASP, MVC, C#, PHP, Perl, Hadoop, Python, PowerShell or command languages for distributed and large scale computers and/or network and associated programming aids; Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Metropolitan and cloud networks, and IP Protocols; Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS); system optimization techniques and performance tuning; storage, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and other business resumption and data protection technologies; framework or detailed plan to prepare documentation, procedures, tests, corrections, and take other steps necessary for the planned implementation and modification of programs; methods to identify security exposures and provide mitigation controls as they apply to information and management information systems including software distribution and patch management in cyber security, software and threats; techniques and tools necessary to support internet, intranet, and cloud application environments; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Administrator. For candidates who apply between October 4, 2024 and October 17, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024. For candidates who apply between March 7, 2025 and March 20, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 AND MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are currently eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open Candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.You may take the Systems Administrator multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $54,308 -- $79,364 The salary range for positions in the Department of Water and Power is $87,863 to $109,181 NOTES : For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Tree Surgeon climbs, prunes, trims, treats, sprays, plants, fertilizes, transplants and removes trees along City streets and highways, in City parks, over or on private property, and on public grounds to eliminate hazardous conditions; prevent interference with traffic, traffic signals and high and low voltage conductors and equipment; and to preserve and maintain the trees. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Tree Surgeon Assistant or in a class at that level performing tree trimming or treatment work; or One year of full-time paid experience as a tree surgeon, which includes climbing trees using spurs, climbers, ropes and safety belts and using power saws, aerial lifts, power winches, booms or similar equipment. PROCESS NOTES A valid California Class B driver's license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles are required for all positions either prior to the appointment or prior to the end of probation. Some positions may require the license and certificate prior to the appointment, while other positions may require the license and certificate to be obtained prior to completion of the six-month probation period. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS 1808.1.Applicants filing under Requirement #1, who are using their City of Los Angeles experience gained while working at the level of a Tree Surgeon Assistant, must submit with their application a City of Los Angeles "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience performing tree trimming or treatment work. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. The VWE form may be obtained on-line at http://per .lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf. Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing or will have seven (7) calendar days from the online submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures to: per.appdocs@lacity.org. The subject line of your email must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your email, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.Possession of a current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Worker Certificate is highly desirable but not required.Achievement of a qualifying score on the optional written test for high voltage line clearance work is required if you wish to be considered for such positions with the Department of Water and Power. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION : In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions in the Department of Water and Power that require special skills and training. Candidates will be considered in the order of standing on the eligible list to fill such positions. Only persons who meet the requirements stated below may be considered for appointment to fill such positions by the Department of Water and Power: Applicant must be a "Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer" as defined by the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 2700 at the time of filing; and Have verifiable proof of 18 months on-the-job experience demonstrating familiarity with the special techniques and hazards involved in line clearance tree trimming operations; and Have verifiable proof of training or certification in electric line-clearance tree trimming operations by a qualified instructor or institution in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 3421 and 3423. NOTES : A copy of the electric line-clearance tree trimming operations proof of training or certification must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the line-clearance tree trimming operations proof of training or certification is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit a copy of their proof of training or certification within the time required will not be considered further for positions involving high voltage line clearance work and will not be scheduled for the optional high voltage line clearance multiple-choice written test.A "Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer" is defined as a person who has completed a minimum of 18 months-related training and on-the-job experience and is familiar with the special techniques and hazards involved in line clearance tree trimming operations according to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 2700.Applicants must have received training or certification, as outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 3421 and 3423, in line-clearance tree trimming operations that confirms he/she understands the relevant safety-related work practices and has demonstrated proficiency in the work practices involved in line-clearance tree trimming operations, tree work, maintenance or removal.Selective certification requires a passing score on a written multiple-choice skills assessment test. Candidates will be required to take the skills assessment test after the performance test. The written multiple-choice skills assessment test will be held in a single half-day session in Los Angeles. Candidates will be notified later by email of the date, time, and location of the multiple-choice written test. Further details will be forthcoming pertaining to the scheduling of the test. If you wish to be considered for positions involving high voltage line clearance work, you must take and pass the written multiple-choice skills assessment test. If you do not wish to be considered for those positions, you do not have to take the written multiple-choice skills assessment test . WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. Applications submitted before the start of the filing period will not be accepted. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Filing period 1: From 8:00 am Friday, November 3, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, November 16, 2023 Filing period 2: From 8:00 am Friday, December 1, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, December 14, 2023 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight : Performance Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a performance test. In the performance test, emphasis may be placed on the candidate's knowledge of: tree trimming and removal procedures; safety practices and procedures; tools and equipment used in tree work and the proper maintenance of these tools; and the ability to observe, inspect and evaluate a tree in order to determine the proper method to be used to climb the tree, and use the appropriate method of rigging to remove branches from trees; to identify potentially hazardous situations caused by insects, rodents, poison oak, animals or pets in order to take precautionary actions to remedy these hazards; climb trees by various methods; tie various types of knots in rope; communicate job related information to co-workers and supervisors; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the performance test, which will be held in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the performance test will begin during the period of JANUARY 10, 2024 to JANUARY 19, 2024. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. Safety Information A harness will be provided by the City. However, candidates who wish to do so may bring their own harness, provided it is an approved tree climbing saddle.In the performance test, candidates will be required to demonstrate, while on the ground, the ability to tie various knots and hitches. If candidates are unable to tie the required knots and hitches properly in two attempts, they will not be permitted to continue and will have failed the performance test. This is done for the candidate's personal safety. Candidates who tie the knots properly will be required to enter the tree and demonstrate working methods, as well as demonstrating other knots used in tree work. Candidates are required to wear boots proper for climbing a rope. No other shoes will be allowed. Candidates who cannot make this climb satisfactorily in two attempts will have failed the performance test. NOTES : You may take this examination only once every 365 days. Your name may be removed from the employment list after 365 days. If you have taken the Tree Surgeon test within the last 12 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.This examination is based on a validation study.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.You may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine your eligibility for continued employment.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered open candidates. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $80,805 to $100,411; $85,211 to $111,242; and $105,840 to $117,407 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . An Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic constructs, maintains, and repairs underground ducts, maintenance holes, and vaults. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles; or One year full-time paid experience in maintenance and construction work involving pipeline construction, asphalt work, electrical conduit construction, or concrete and cement work or carpentry; or One year of full-time paid experience as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, with: six months in the Underground Construction Mechanic trade, or working on a district crew in Power Distribution overhead and underground, or with Water Distribution, or One year full-time paid experience in maintenance and construction work involving pipeline construction, asphalt work, electrical conduit construction, or concrete and cement work or carpentry while in the United States Armed Forces. PROCESS NOTES In addition to the regular City application, all applicants must complete an Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Qualifications Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Qualifications Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination, and their application will not be processed. All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. An Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic must successfully complete an extensive on-the-job and classroom training program within twenty-four (24) months in order to receive an appointment to a regular Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic journey-level position.Trainees receive extensive classroom training as well as on the job training as an Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Trainee.Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Trainees are required to utilize various tools and equipment while working in a confined area of an underground vault, do heavy manual labor, climb ladders, install trench shoring, navigate around trench jacks in confined areas, and operate jackhammers and other pneumatic tools.Applicants filing using City of Los Angeles experience for Requirement #3 must submit a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience in the areas noted above. The VWE form may be obtained online at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the online submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures to: per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your email must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your email, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their application will not be processed.Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance. Proof of military service and satisfactory performance must be provided prior to appointment.Applicants filing under Requirement #4 must submit at the time of filing their application a copy of their DD-214 or a copy of their military identification indicating End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.A valid unrestricted California driver's license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).A valid California Class "B" commercial driver's license with a current medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required to be obtained and maintained during the temporary training period and prior to appointment to a journey-level position. All Underground Distribution Construction Mechanics are required to drive commercial vehicles.Applicants residing outside the State of California may apply with a valid and unrestricted driver's license at the time of hiring, and a valid California driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained during the course of employment.See the corresponding "Job Preview" for additional information regarding the duties of an Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic in a trainee and/or journey-level position. The Job Preview is available on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/UndergroundDistributionConstructionMechanic.pdf . SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one of more of the following areas. Only those persons who meet the requirement stated below may be considered for appointment to fill such positions by the Department of Water and Power: Possession, at the time of appointment, of a "Journey-level Certification Number" issued by the Department of Water and Power. Journey-level Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic constructs, maintains, and repairs underground ducts, maintenance structures, vaults, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, or may act as a lead worker in such work; performs concrete work in and around hazardous working conditions such as energized duct lines and vaults, including locating, breaking, and chipping of concrete that encases energized cables up to and including 345kV circuitry; and performs related work. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION NOTES: Three years of full-time paid experience in a position which provides experience in maintenance and construction work involving pipeline construction, asphalt work, electrical conduit construction, or concrete and cement work or carpentry will be required in order to take the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Apprenticeship Final Performance Test administered by the Department of Water and Power. Those who attain a passing score on this Performance Test will receive a "Journey Level Certification Number" issued by the Department of Water and Power that is required to be considered for Selective Certification.Selective Certification will be used to fill a limited number of regular "journey-level" vacant positions in the Department of Water and Power directly from the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic eligible list. Only those applicants who wish to be considered for appointment to these limited number of regular "journey-level" Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic positions need to check the Selective Certification box on their City application.It is anticipated that a significant number of individuals will be interested in the limited number of available regular "journey-level" position as described in Note 2. Therefore, only those applicants possessing the greatest likelihood of successfully performing the duties of a journey-level Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic as determined by an Expert Review Panel evaluation of the qualifications provided in the applicant's City application and Qualifications Questionnaire will be invited to take the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Apprenticeship Final Performance Test.Participation in Selective Certification is optional and voluntary. If you do not wish to be considered for the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic journey-level positions, you will be considered for the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic trainee positions.Selective Certification and the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Apprenticeship Final Performance Test may not be available for every test administration. They will only be available periodically, based solely on the Department of Water and Power's hiring need to fill regular "journey-level" positions directly from the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic eligible list. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2022 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received or by qualifications review. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW Should a large number of qualified candidates file for this examination, each candidate's qualifications for the position of Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic may be evaluated based on the candidate's Qualifications Questionnaire. Those candidates considered possessing the greatest likelihood of successfully performing the duties of an Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic based solely on the information submitted for qualifications review will continue in the selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-choice Test - 100% The examination score will be based entirely on a multiple-choice test. In the multiple-choice test, emphasis may be placed on the candidate's experience, training, and professional development as they have provided the knowledge of: operation and minor maintenance of power tools and hand tools; materials used in form construction; use and maintenance of a variety of tools, materials and equipment used in a large range of construction activities, such as Portland cement, concrete and cement grout work, asphalt work, excavation and breaking of concrete; methods, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in electrical conduit work, and digging, shoring, and cribbing; rigging techniques, including hoisting and proper use of slings, knots, ropes, and cables; standard hand signals used in construction work; survey markings and symbols used to locate underground facilities; procedures and equipment used to test explosive gases; basic first aid practices and procedures; traffic control methods for construction activities; and the ability to perform basic arithmetic; read and interpret construction plans and diagrams for maintenance holes, vaults, and conduit lines; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test and advisory essay on-line. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered at a later date to be determined. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between Tuesday, February 7, 2023 and Monday, February 13, 2023. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time as instructed will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For detailed Information regarding the process for completing the multiple-choice test on-line, visit https://per.lacity.org/jobs/online-testing/remote-proctored.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. SCORE BANDING The scores in the multiple-choice test will be reported in bands that reflect candidates' performance in the multiple-choice test. Seniority credit for promotional candidates and veteran credit for open candidates who attain a final passing score will be added to the banded scores of each candidate. The specific range of each band will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the multiple-choice test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the Final General Average for the Underground Distribution Mechanic examination will consist of the banded score after adding seniority credits for promotional candidates or veteran credits for open candidates who attained a final passing score. General information regarding on-line testing can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/online-testing.html . FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated multiple-choice test dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate review. You may take the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. Based on City policy, before being hired in this position, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol-screening test. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $93,124 to $136,200 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. DUTIES A Police Special Investigator reviews, conducts, and/or participates in investigations into matters which potentially involve criminal violations or violations of policies of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by LAPD employees; reviews and/or conducts personnel-related investigations including Use of Force investigations and In-Custody Death investigations; allegations of employee misconduct; and complaints from civilians and employees; plans investigative strategies and approaches; interviews complainants, witnesses, informants, suspects, City employees, and outside law enforcement officials; prepares oral and written reports relating to a wide variety of law enforcement practices and procedures; analyzes documentary materials including complex police investigations and supporting documentation; acts as liaison for department staff, outside agencies, and citizens making appropriate referrals; and does related work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid professional experience in the public or private sector investigating or researching and evaluating matters related to police or government oversight, government law, law enforcement, or public safety/criminal justice policy; or A graduate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public policy, public administration or a closely related field, and two years of full-time paid professional experience in the public or private sector investigating or researching and evaluating matters related to police or government oversight, government law, law enforcement, or public safety/criminal justice policy; or Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school and one year of full-time paid professional experience in the public or private sector investigating or researching and evaluating matters related to police or government oversight, government law, law enforcement, or public safety/criminal justice policy. PROCESS NOTES In addition to the regular City application supplemental questions, each applicant is required to complete the Police Special Investigator Training and Experience Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Police Special Investigator Training and Experience Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Training and Experience Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term "professional experience" applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered "professional," non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications and Training and Experience Questionnaires WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations. NOTES : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.All application materials must be completed at the time of filing for you to be considered a candidate in this examination. APPLICATION DEADLINE City applications and Police Special Investigator Training and Experience Questionnaires (T&E) WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE during the dates listed below: Future application filing periods will be listed once they have been determined. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Training and Experience Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background and personal qualifications and abilities. Candidates may be examined for the following competencies: reading comprehension; analytical ability; attention to detail; objectivity; fact finding; written communication; project management; job knowledge, including knowledge of: investigative and interviewing techniques; applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; constitutional and statutory laws; rules of evidence and court procedures; techniques of identifying, collecting, preserving, and presenting evidence and research data; confidentiality laws and issues; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Training and Experience Questionnaires and City employment applications for all candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate's qualifications, as described on the candidate's City application and Training and Experience Questionnaire. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Police Special Investigator. NOTES: As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.You may take this examination only once a year (365 calendar days) during the administration of this examination. Your name may be removed from the eligible list after 365 days. If you have taken the Police Special Investigator examination within the last 12 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidate's employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that minimum requirements are met. NOTICE : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $111,227 to $117,408 NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Check www.JoinLAPD.com for details. DUTIES As a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department, a Police Specialist maintains order, enforces laws and ordinances, and protects life and property; works with neighborhood associations and community members as a planner, community organizer, problem solver and information link; issues citations, makes arrests, prepares reports, and provides information to the public and departmental units; and does related work. NOTE : A Police Specialist will receive a condensed version of the classroom and physical training provided at the Police Academy for Police Officer recruits. A Police Specialist, upon successful completion of an 18-month probation period, will receive a Charter Section 1014 transfer to the class of Police Officer. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate at the time of application; or Have standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status; or A Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Testing; andMeet other standards including those pertaining to vision, physical capability, health conditions, and background applicable to Police Officer. You must also be 21 years of age at the time of hire. Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE WHERE TO APPLY THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED by faxing a letter stating your desire to apply for Police Specialist. The letter must include your name, social security number, telephone number(s) where you can be contacted, address, the California law enforcement agency with which you are employed, and the length of time you have been employed by the agency. You must fax a copy of your current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate, verification of your standing as an LAPD Line Reserve with CDL 1 status, or a copy of your Basic Course Waiver. These documents should be faxed to (213) 473-9040, attention of the Police Specialist Analyst. After your qualifications have been verified, you will be contacted to schedule the necessary steps. SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS 1. MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST: The multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. You may take the multiple-choice test once every 60 days. Your passing score does not expire. 2. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement, which requires compilation of extensive biographical information, fingerprinting, and a background interview. The investigation includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co- workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your medical evaluation to confirm information obtained during the selection process. 3. INTERVIEW: You will be interviewed to determine your qualifications for this position. Passing the interview requires a score of 70% or higher. Only those candidates who pass the interview will receive a Conditional Job Offer. The score you receive will determine your rank on the eligible list. Your passing score will expire after 2 years. 4. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER: In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ). Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You must complete the PFQ at least once prior to appointment. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than a 50 on the PFQ, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP) more regularly and retake the PFQ. Being a part of CAP will significantly increase your success in the selection process and in the academy. CAP will also make transitioning to academy life much easier. If you currently live more than 150 miles away from the Los Angeles area, you should contact your mentor to arrange a PFQ while you are in town completing other test parts. Information regarding CAP can be found on-line at https://www.joinlapd.com/. 5. MEDICAL EVALUATION: Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work of a Police Officer. A cardiac stress test may be required. To remain medically qualified, you must maintain your good health during the period following the medical examination. Medical examination results are valid for up to 12 months, at the discretion of the City’s medical staff. Part of the medical evaluation includes a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION by a City psychologist. This evaluation consists of written tests and an individual oral interview. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful job performance to determine if you are suited for the difficult and stressful occupation of Police Officer. The results of the oral psychological evaluation are valid for 12 months. Your written psychological tests are valid for up to 24 months, at the discretion of the City’s psychological staff. For candidate safety, the final portion of the PAT (treadmill test) will be conducted after receiving a medical clearance. 6. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT: Before you can be hired as a Police Specialist, you must successfully complete steps 1 through 5 above. Candidates may be subject to COVID-19 testing prior to the Academy class start date and throughout their Academy tenure. Academy admission may be delayed for any candidate who tests positive and may be conditioned upon obtaining the necessary medical clearance(s). ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION: You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Los Angeles Police Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION: Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40 and wearing eyeglasses you must have corrected vision to at least 20/30 in each eye. If soft contact lenses are worn, they must have been worn for at least three months and vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye tested wearing the contact lenses and there is no uncorrected distant vision requirement. If a LASIK procedure (refractive surgery) was performed, vision must be at least, 20/30 in each eye. In addition, candidates must be able to accurately and quickly name colors, and must be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties. BACKGROUND: Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note : Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING: Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City Policy, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. ACADEMY TRAINING: You will be required to attend an abbreviated training and orientation program which will cover areas where LAPD training exceeds POST mandated training and areas that are LAPD specific. The training will last 12 weeks for individuals who possess a California POST certificate and patrol experience, 16 weeks for individuals with a California POST certificate and no patrol experience, and 16 weeks for individuals with out-of-state experience as peace officers who were approved by POST for equivalency. The training will be conducted in a manner that recognizes your standing as an experienced peace officer and not a new recruit. Training is based on a 40-hour week during which you will receive full pay. ASSIGNMENTS: Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Police Specialist and will begin an 18-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of the 18-month probationary period, a Police Specialist will receive a Charter Section 1014 transfer to the class of Police Officer. Police Specialists are assigned to a Training Officer during their field training. Your first two to three years will be spent in a patrol assignment. JOB BENEFITS: Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES : 1. This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection. 2. Appointment is subject to possession of a valid California driver's license. 3. The City of Los Angeles has voluntarily agreed to a Consent Decree, approved in federal court, which provides for increased representation of women, Blacks, and Hispanics in the LAPD. Additionally, the City wishes to increase the number of Asian-Pacific Islander officers. 4. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . 5. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 6. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list. This score will be based on each candidate's performance on the interview. 7. In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive an exemption and report their vaccination status prior to appointment by the hiring authority. The ordinance is available at https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . 8. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Police Officer examination if you satisfy any of the following conditions: you are currently employed as an Associate Community Officer; you have successfully completed the California POST Regular Basic Course; you possess a current Basic Course Waiver; you have received a passing score on the FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) based on the criteria set by the City of Los Angeles; or y ou have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test and earned an overall T-score of 42 or higher. If you wish to waive the Multiple-Choice Test, contact the Personnel Department at (213) 473-9060. If you need additional information, you may go to https://www.joinlapd.com/ , call (213) 473-9060, or visit the Public Safety Bureau’s Recruitment and Selection Division, 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $66,586 to $101,560 NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. DUTIES A Port Police Officer is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm who enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, boat, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at the Port of Los Angeles; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; engages in hazardous materials enforcement; and does related work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation.Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements. Documentation demonstrating that the institution is accredited must be submitted prior to taking the written test. Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE WHERE TO APPLY THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED by completing the Public Safety On-line application , available at https://mypd.joinlapd.com/ . NOTE : If you should apply for an entry-level, sworn public safety examination with test part(s) deemed by the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department to be the same as this examination, the test scores, test dates, test re-take allowances, and test expiration dates you receive in the common test parts will be applied to the other examination. Those who wish to apply for more than one public safety classification may indicate this at the time of application or during the selection process by calling (213) 473-9060. SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS 1. MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST: The multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. You may take the multiple-choice test once every 60 days. Your passing score does not expire. 2. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement, which requires compilation of extensive biographical information, fingerprinting, and a background interview. The investigation includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your medical appointment to confirm information obtained during the selection process. 3. INTERVIEW: You will be interviewed to determine your qualifications for this position. Passing the interview requires a score of 70% or higher. The score you receive will determine your rank on the eligible list. Your passing score will expire after 2 years. 4. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER: In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ). Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You must complete the PFQ at least once prior to appointment. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than a 50 on the PFQ, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP) more regularly and retake the PFQ. Being a part of CAP will significantly increase your success in the selection process and in the academy. CAP will also make transitioning to academy life much easier. If you currently live more than 150 miles away from the Los Angeles area, you should contact your mentor to arrange a PFQ while you are in town completing other test parts. Information regarding CAP can be found on-line at https://www.joinlapd.com/. 5. MEDICAL EVALUATION: Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work of a Port Police Officer. A cardiac stress test may be required. To remain medically qualified, you must maintain your good health during the period following the medical examination. Medical examination results are valid for up to 12 months, at the discretion of the City’s medical staff. Part of the medical evaluation includes a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION by a City psychologist. This evaluation consists of written tests and an individual oral interview. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful job performance to determine if you are suited for the difficult and stressful occupation of Port Police Officer. The results of the oral psychological evaluation are valid for 12 months. Your written psychological tests are valid for up to 24 months, at the discretion of the City’s psychological staff. 6. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT: Before you can be hired as a Port Police Officer, you must successfully complete steps 1 through 5 above. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION: You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Harbor Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION: Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40 and wearing eyeglasses you must have corrected vision to at least 20/30 in each eye. If soft contact lenses are worn, they must have been worn for at least three months and vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye tested wearing the contact lenses and there is no uncorrected distant vision requirement. If a LASIK procedure (refractive surgery) was performed, vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye. In addition, candidates must be able to accurately and quickly name colors, and must be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties. BACKGROUND: Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note : Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING: Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City Policy, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. ACADEMY TRAINING: You will be required to attend a six-month, 40-hour per week training and orientation program, during which you will receive full pay. ASSIGNMENTS: Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Port Police Officer and will begin an eighteen-month probationary period, during which time employees must successfully complete a comprehensive training program including a basic police recruit school approved by POST; a Field Training Program; and any other training required by law or the Department. JOB BENEFITS: Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES : 1. This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. 2. Appointment is subject to possession of a valid California driver's license. 3. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. 4. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 5. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list. This score will be based on each candidate's performance on the interview. 6. In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive an exemption and report their vaccination status prior to appointment by the hiring authority. The ordinance is available at https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . 7. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Police Officer examination if you satisfy any of the following conditions: you are currently employed as an Associate Community Officer; you have successfully completed the California POST Regular Basic Course; you possess a current Basic Course Waiver; you have received a passing score on the FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) based on the criteria set by the City of Los Angeles; or y ou have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test and earned an overall T-score of 42 or higher. If you wish to waive the Multiple-Choice Test, contact the Personnel Department at (213) 473-9060. If you need additional information, you may go to http://per.lacity.org/psb_Safety.htm , call (213) 473-9060, or visit the Public Safety Bureau’s Recruitment and Selection Division, 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome . There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $77,443 to $101,560 NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. DUTIES A Port Police Specialist is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm; enforces federal and state laws and regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, boat, and bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments at the Port of Los Angeles; makes arrests and prepares written reports; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; engages in hazardous materials enforcement; and does related work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate at the time of application; or , have standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status; or , a Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training;Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; and Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. PROCESS NOTES A Port Police Specialist will receive a condensed version of the classroom and physical training provided for Port Police recruits. A Port Police Specialist, upon successful completion of an 18-month probation period, will receive a Charter Section 1014 Special Assignment to the class of Port Police Officer.A valid California driver’s license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE WHERE TO APPLY THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED by faxing a letter stating your desire to apply for Port Police Specialist. The letter must include your name, social security number, telephone number(s) where you can be contacted, address, the California law enforcement agency with which you are employed, and the length of time you have been employed by the agency. You must fax a copy of your current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate, verification of your standing as an LAPD Line Reserve with CDL 1 status, or a copy of your Basic Course Waiver. These documents should be faxed to (213) 473-5479, attention of the Port Police Specialist Analyst. After your qualifications have been verified, you will be contacted to schedule the necessary steps. SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS 1. MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST: The multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. You may take the multiple-choice test once every 60 days. Your passing score does not expire. 2. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement, which requires compilation of extensive biographical information, fingerprinting, and a background interview. The investigation includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your medical evaluation to confirm information obtained during the selection process. 3. INTERVIEW: You will be interviewed to determine your qualifications for this position. Passing the interview requires a score of 70% or higher. The score you receive will determine your rank on the eligible list. Your passing score will expire after 2 years. 4. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER : In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ). Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You must complete the PFQ at least once prior to appointment. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than a 50 on the PFQ, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP) more regularly and retake the PFQ. Being a part of CAP will significantly increase your success in the selection process and in the academy. CAP will also make transitioning to academy life much easier. If you currently live more than 150 miles away from the Los Angeles area, you should contact your mentor to arrange a PFQ while you are in town completing other test parts. Information regarding CAP can be found on-line at https://www.joinlapd.com/. 5. MEDICAL EVALUATION: Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work of a Port Police Specialist. A cardiac stress test may be required. To remain medically qualified, you must maintain your good health during the period following the medical examination. Medical examination results are valid for up to 12 months, at the discretion of the City’s medical staff. Part of the medical evaluation includes a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION by a City psychologist. This evaluation consists of written tests and an individual oral interview. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful job performance to determine if you are suited for the difficult and stressful occupation of Port Police Specialist. The results of the oral psychological evaluation are valid for 12 months. Your written psychological tests are valid for up to 24 months, at the discretion of the City’s psychological staff. 6. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT: Before you can be hired as a Port Police Specialist, you must successfully complete steps 1 through 5 above. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION: You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Los Angeles Harbor Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION: Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40 and wearing eyeglasses you must have corrected vision to at least 20/30 in each eye If soft contact lenses are worn, they must have been worn for at least three months and vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye tested wearing the contact lenses and there is no uncorrected distant vision requirement. If a LASIK procedure (refractive surgery) was performed, vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye. In addition, candidates must be able to accurately and quickly name colors, and must be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties. BACKGROUND: Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note : Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING: Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City Policy, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. ACADEMY TRAINING: You will be required to attend an abbreviated training and orientation program. The training will last 12 weeks for individuals who possess a California POST certificate and patrol experience, 16 weeks for individuals with a California POST certificate and no patrol experience, and 16 weeks for individuals with out-of-state experience as peace officers who were approved by POST for equivalency. The training will be conducted in a manner that recognizes your standing as an experienced peace officer and not a new recruit. Training is based on a 40-hour week during which you will receive full pay. ASSIGNMENTS: Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Port Police Specialist and will begin an 18-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of the 18-month probationary period, a Port Police Specialist will receive a Charter Section 1014 transfer to the class of Port Police Officer. Port Police Specialists are assigned to a Training Officer during their field training. Your first two to three years will be spent in a patrol assignment. JOB BENEFITS: Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES : 1. This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. 2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . 3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 4. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list. This score will be based on each candidate's performance on the interview. 5. In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive an exemption and report their vaccination status prior to appointment by the hiring authority. The ordinance is available at https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . 6. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Police Officer examination if you satisfy any of the following conditions: you are currently employed as an Associate Community Officer; you have successfully completed the California POST Regular Basic Course; you possess a current Basic Course Waiver; you have received a passing score on the FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) based on the criteria set by the City of Los Angeles; or y ou have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test and earned an overall T-score of 42 or higher. If you wish to waive the Multiple-Choice Test, contact the Personnel Department at (213) 473-9060. If you need additional information, you may go to http://per.lacity.org/psb_Safety.htm , call (213) 473-9060, or visit the Public Safety Bureau’s Recruitment and Selection Division at 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Part Time
DUTIES The City of Los Angeles is a charter city governed by an elected Mayor and 15-member City Council with a $7 billion annual budget. The Personnel Department is the primary human resources entity within the City. The Department administers various human resources functions for the City’s workforce. The Medical Services Division (MSD) is responsible for pre-employment and occupational health screening for candidates and City employees. MSD also provides medical services to three City detention centers. The successful candidate for Relief Nurse will perform professional nursing services within the Medical Services Division including Occupational Health and Correctional Care in assisting physicians in the medical evaluation and treatment of employees, candidates, arrestees and prisoners in City jails. May act as lead nurse on an individual shift; and does related work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. A valid Registered Nurse License issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; and 2. Possession of a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Interested parties may submit a City application, resume, and a copy of their license and CPR card. Applications may be obtained at https://per.lacity.org/Application.pdf. This posting will be open until sufficient applications are received. The City application and resume may be submitted to Joanne O’Brien at joanne.obrien@lacity.org or Michael Divizia at michael.divizia@lacity.org Email should contain ‘Relief Nurse’ in the subject line or call 213-473-7099 Medical Services Division, or mail to City of Los Angeles Medical Services Division Attention: Michael Divizia 520 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Information may also be faxed to 213-473-3776. Disclosure : This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. SELECTION PROCESS Applications are subject to review and only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview and writing exercise. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $104,065 to $116,009 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $106,738 to $118,974. NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . DUTIES A Safety Engineer Pressure Vessels inspects steam and other boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and appurtenances for conformance to State laws and City ordinances regulating their design, fabrication, installation and operation REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. A valid Certificate of Competency to inspect boiler and pressure vessels issued by the State of California; or 2. A valid National Board Commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. PROCESS NOTES : 1. Applicants filing under Requirement #1 will have 7 calendar days from the on-line application submission date to submit a copy of the valid Certificate of Competency to inspect boiler and pressure vessels issued by the State of California. Applicants who fail to submit this document within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. A copy of the certificate may be attached to the on-line application at the time of filing or delivered to the Personnel Department at 700 East Temple Street, Room 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012. 2. Applicants filing under Requirement #2 will have 7 calendar days from the on-line application submission date to submit a copy of their valid National Board Commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or proof of having passed the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors examination if they have not yet received their Commission. Applicants who fail to summit this document within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. A copy of the Commission or proof of having passed the examination may be attached to the on-line application at the time of the filing or delivered to the Personnel Department at 700 East Temple Street, Room 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012. 3. Appointees to the Department of Building and Safety are required to furnish their own automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid in accordance with established rates. 4. A valid California driver's license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE WHERE TO APPLY Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations and at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/promotionaljobs for Promotional Examinations. APPLICATION DEADLINE This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Application Review - 100% The examination will consist entirely of an application review by Personnel Department staff to ensure that applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job. NOTES : 1. You may take this test only once every 365 days during the administration of this examination. 2. Based on City policy, before being hired in one of these positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test. 3. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . 4. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 5. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. 6. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. 7. In conjunction with Civil Service rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. NOTICE : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $70,699 to $87,842; $70,428 to $102,938; and $76,608 to $112,000 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Librarian provides patrons of all ages with a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual/on-line resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational and informational needs of the community, programming to support lifelong learning, educational, and cultural interests of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. PROCESS NOTES Current students who lack 8 semester units or 12 quarter units of the educational requirement may also apply. However, they must meet the full requirement before being appointed.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as a DUI).Applicants must present proof of their master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science prior to appointment.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association. A list of approved institutions can be found at http://www.ala.org/CFApps/lisdir/directory_pdf.cfm .Applicants completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Some positions may require the ability to speak or write a language other than English. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE: Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023 Filing Period 2: From Friday, May 31, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Essay - Advisory Interview - 100% The examination will consist of an on-line advisory essay and an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Computer Proficiency, including knowledge of: Microsoft Office programs; Google Suite programs; internet functions, such as how to navigate search engines, websites, video conferencing and social media platforms; e-media applications including Overdrive, Hoopla, RB Digital, and Libby; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: public library practices and procedures, such as policies, strategic initiatives, trends, and services; reference materials; standards for selecting resources; outreach practices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Librarian. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Librarian. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 and MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023 . For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of AUGUST 28, 2023 to SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 . For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of AUGUST 19, 2024 to AUGUST 30, 2024 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You may take the Librarian examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Librarian examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $51,281 to $75,000 Appointments from the eligible list are made at the lowest pay grade. Per Diem appointments from the eligible list are hired at an hourly rate ($24.56). The majority of positions available are per diem. NOTES : Initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a per diem basis.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Under general supervision, assists physicians, registered nurses and other health specialists in performing patient care activities, such as obtaining vital signs, and performing diagnostic testing; and performs related duties as required. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Possession of a valid and current California License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse; and Possession of a certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal; and Possession of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card. PROCESS NOTES At the time of appointment, candidates must submit verification of their current, valid certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal and their American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card.A valid California driver’s license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).One year of full-time paid professional licensed vocational nurse work experience drawing blood, performing EKG’s, and administering medication and injections is highly desired. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight : Application Review. . . 100% The examination will consist entirely of review of candidates' City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that minimum requirements are met. Since these reviews will be made solely on the basis of the written information contained on the candidate's City employment application, it is each candidate's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete with accurate descriptions of relevant experience. NOTES : You may take the Licensed Vocational Nurse examination only once every 180 days. If you have completed the Licensed Vocational Nurse examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 180 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the eligible list after 6 months.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $54,956 to $80,346 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $60,322 to $74,959; $70,950 to $88,134; and $77,757 to $96,590. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . Management Assistant is an entry-level professional position that can lead to a career in budget and finance, personnel administration, or special program administration. Typical duties relate to the resolution of departmental and Citywide administrative problems, data collection, report writing, program coordination and development of public policy. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. PROCESS NOTES: All applicants must list their school name, location, type of degree earned, major, and completion dates in the Education section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.Applicants must submit proof of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university by attaching transcripts or qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants must attach transcripts or qualifying degree BEFORE finalizing and submitting the application. Applicants WILL NOT be able to attach transcripts or qualifying degree AFTER submitting the application. Applicants who fail to attach transcripts or qualifying degree at the time of filing WILL NOT be considered further in this examination and their applications WILL NOT be processed.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide further verification of qualifying degree. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin . When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Essay: Advisory Multiple-Choice Test: Qualifying Interview: 100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, an advisory essay, and a weighted interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered and proctored on-line, and the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Mathematics; Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Written Communication; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Management Assistant. Prior to the multiple-choice test, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Management Assistant. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Candidates who do not complete the advisory essay will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between Friday, March 10, 2023 and Thursday, March 23, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between Monday, May 1, 2023 and Monday, May 8, 2023. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the qualifying multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply between Friday, March 10, 2023 and Thursday, March 23, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between Wedne sday, May 31, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6, 2023. You may click on the following link in order to view a sample of the type of questions that may be included in the Management Assistant multiple-choice test. To access the sample test, you will be required to enter your first and last name and email address (NOTE: You may leave the Neogov ID field blank). Please note that this is only a sample test. https://neogov.testgenius.com/application/user-registration.html?lacity-Sample%20Test%20Management%20Assistant FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. Passing Score for the Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set above or below 70% . Candidates must complete the advisory essay, achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test, and meet the minimum qualification in order to be invited to the interview. The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Self-Management; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Written Communication; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Management Assistant. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualification is met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualification stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.You may take the Management Assistant qualifying multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Management Assistant qualifying multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after twelve (12) months.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $64,122 to $84,126 NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. DUTIES A Park Ranger provides public assistance and emergency services, including first aid, crowd and traffic control, firefighting, and search and rescue; patrols City parks, beaches, and other facilities to ensure park security; interprets and enforces City regulations and Municipal and Penal Code sections regarding park use; prepares and presents interpretive nature and environmental programs; and may provide radio communication to ranger units. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. U.S. citizenship, or must have applied for U.S. citizenship before the date of the Park Ranger application; and 2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with a major in Park Administration, Recreation, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, or other field-oriented Natural, Social or Behavioral Science, or a closely related field. The following experience may be substituted for the education lacking on a year-for-year basis for each year of education lacking: (a) Full-time experience, as a Park Ranger or other law enforcement officer with a recognized peace officer organization; (b) Full-time experience, in the protection (or preparation and presentation of scientific information related to vegetation, wildlife, ecosystems or historical significance) of a park, forest, or public recreational or historical area or facility; (c) Full-time experience as a Security Officer with the City of Los Angeles; (d) Full-time experience as a firefighter, paramedic, or EMT; (e) Full-time experience as a lifeguard with a governmental agency. PROCESS NOTES 1. Non-citizens must indicate in the Special Licenses Box of the on-line City employment application the date they applied for U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens must obtain U.S. citizenship as soon as possible after being hired for continued employment. 2. See Job Preview for additional information regarding the duties and requirements of a Park Ranger. In addition to the regular City application, all applicants must complete the Job Preview Questionnaire (JPQ), the Preliminary Background Application (PBA) and the Training and Experience (T&E) Questionnaire at the time of filing. Applicants who fail to submit the application, JPQ, PBA, and T&E Questionnaire at the time of filing will not be considered candidates in this examination and their application will not be processed. 3. Applicants wishing to substitute experience for the required education who did not receive a degree as described in Requirement #2 must indicate the required course information, including the course title, the number of units (semester or quarter), date completed, and the name of the school in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Applicants who fail to do so will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. General education courses and elective units taken outside of the specified major/areas need not be listed. We recommend that you have your course work information with you before you go on-line to file your application. 4. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. 5. Candidates must be at least 20 ½ years of age at the time of hire. 6. Successful candidates in the examination process who qualified with a degree as described under Requirement #2 will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. 7. Candidates will be asked to complete and submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) on-line at a later date. Certification by a Department is subject to a candidate’s completion of the PHS. Any candidate who does not submit this information by the specified date will be ineligible for certification at that time. The information provided in your PHS will be used during the Background Investigation. 8. A Standard First Aid and CPR or EMT-1 certificate is desired, but not required. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE All applications, Job Preview Questionnaires, Preliminary Background Application Forms, and Training and Experience Questionnaires WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon . On-line job bulletins are available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Filing may be closed without prior notice after a sufficient number of applications are received. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen the following day. Candidates will be notified later by email of the exact date, time, and location of the test. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the written test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file for two years in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION Bring a valid State or Federal issued photo identification card with your signature. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . Qualifying Physical Abilities Test (PAT). . . . Qualifying Training and Experience (T&E) Questionnaire . . . . 100% The examination will consist of three parts: 1) a qualifying (pass/fail) multiple-choice written test, 2) a qualifying (pass/fail) physical abilities test, and 3) a training and experience (T&E) questionnaire. QUALIFYING MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST : Candidates must pass a qualifying test, consisting of multiple-choice questions, which may examine for candidate’s knowledge of interpersonal and public relations skills, English usage and grammar, reading comprehension, and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will may take place in-person or on-line. Candidates will be notified at a later date with further instructions. For on-line tests, candidates will be able to take the test from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an email from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department outlining the specific steps on how to take the test on-line. For in-person tests, the test will take place in Los Angeles and candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department regarding the time and location of the test. Passing Score for the Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test The passing score for the multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set either above or below 70%. QUALIFYING PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST: Candidates must pass a qualifying a Physical Abilities Test designed to measure coordination, strength, and endurance. The physical abilities test will be held in Los Angeles. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the exact date and time of the examination. Candidates who do not complete both the on-line multiple-choice test and physical abilities test will be considered to have failed the examination. Only those candidates who pass the qualifying physical abilities test and the qualifying multiple-choice test will have their T&E scored. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE : This evaluation will take place only for candidates who achieve a passing score on both the Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test and Physical Abilities Test. The Park Ranger Training and Experience Questionnaires and City employment applications of these candidates will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, as described on the candidate’s City application and Training and Experience Questionnaire. In the T&E, applicants may be examined for their written communication as well as their judgment and decision making, ability to keep composed under stressful circumstances, and their ability to effectively communicate with members of the public. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Park Ranger. APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO : Possession of a valid California driver’s license, AND Passing a thorough and comprehensive background investigation , AND Completion of a thorough medical examination, including a psychological inventory which includes a written test and may include a clinical interview, AND Based on City Policy, before being hired, candidates may be required to undergo a DRUG and ALCOHOL screening test.Signing the Acknowledgment of Reimbursement of Park Ranger Training Costs. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A Park Ranger’s initial assignment will be in a position that has been designated as a temporary training position by the Civil Service Commission. Employment in such positions may be up to six months in which the trainee is expected to successfully complete a law enforcement training program approved by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Failure to successfully complete this training will lead to termination. Upon completion of the training program, employees will receive a regular appointment to the class of Park Ranger and begin a twelve-month probationary period in the Department of Recreation and Parks. Park Rangers are subject to reassignment of work locations, rotating work shifts, and changing days off. NOTES : As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection.City Ordinance #171665 requires that the costs of Park Ranger training are subject to repayment to the City by the Park Ranger, on a pro-rated basis, if the Park Ranger leaves City employment within 60 months of completing training, and if, within one year of leaving the City, accepts an equivalent position with an enforcement agency.You may take this examination every six months. Your name may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after six months.A final average score of 70% in the evaluation of overall qualifications and a passing score on the multiple-choice test and physical abilities test portions of the examination are required to be placed on the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $84,083 to $122,983 and $99,305 to $145,199 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Personnel Research Analyst performs specific technical research in a broad range of personnel selection activities; carries out content and criterion validation studies; conducts detailed job analyses; develops and administers selection tests; performs complete statistical and data analyses; writes a variety of statistical and narrative reports; and applies professional selection testing practices and the standards of equal employment opportunity to personnel selection and research. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Psychometrics from an accredited college or university; or A master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Psychometrics from an accredited college or university; and one year of full-time paid professional experience in personnel research relating to employee selection or test validation; or A bachelor’s degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university, which includes the completion of 3 semester or 4 quarter units in each of the following areas: advanced statistics, research design, and psychological measurement; and three years of full-time paid professional experience in personnel research relating to employee selection or test validation. PROCESS NOTES In addition to answering the regular City application supplemental questions, each applicant is required to complete the Personnel Research Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Personnel Research Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Training and Experience Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.Ph.D. and master’s degree applicants who are within six months of obtaining their degrees may apply. However, applicants cannot be appointed until the full education requirement is met.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or course work. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or transcripts in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications and Training and Experience Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications and Training and Experience Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Thursday, February 8, 2024 From Friday, June 14, 2024 to Thursday, June 27, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Training and Experience Questionnaire: 100% The examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background and personal qualifications and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the following: Analytical Ability; Self-Management; Conscientiousness; Fact Finding; Interpersonal Skills; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: research principles and methods used to conduct and interpret literature reviews and research studies, including hypothesis formation, appropriate sampling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation; content, criterion, and construct validation approaches; calculations and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, median, mode, standard deviation, t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression; interpretation and meaning of statistical concepts, such as normal distribution and sampling error; how to read, interpret, and create graphs, charts, and tables; application of quantitative and qualitative data in order to make inferences and draw conclusions; computer based statistical packages, such as SPSS, SAS, and Excel sufficient to conduct statistical analyses; job analysis objectives and principles including task and competency identification, linkages, and the application of job analysis results to various selection methods; item analysis interpretation in order to interpret reliability, validity, and adverse impact; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Personnel Research Analyst. Training and Experience Questionnaires for all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, as described on the candidate’s Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the expert review panel. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.You may take the Personnel Research Analyst training and experience questionnaire only once every 18 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Personnel Research Analyst training and experience questionnaire during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 18 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) SELECTION PROCESS There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous