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Job Description
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
The application filing period will begin on June 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
EXAM NUMBER: C7270A-FR
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Plumbervacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Plumber.
Essential Job Functions
A Senior Plumber is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:- Assigns, supervises and inspects the work of a small crew of plumbers, apprentices and helpers in the installation, alteration and repair of plumbing systems.
- Determines efficient work methods and types of materials to be used.
- Lays out jobs and estimates labor and material requirements.
- Orders and maintains stock of materials and supplies.
- Ensures that code requirements, safety regulations and safe work practices are observed and assembles documentation for obtaining plumbing permits where required for certain classes of plumbing work.
- Ensures that tools and equipment are properly maintained.
- Maintains work records such as work requests and routine maintenance.
- Performs the work of a journey plumber.
- D rives automotive equipment to and from work sites, as needed.
- Uses a computer to record and track assignments, as needed.
- Plans, coordinates, and schedules onsite plumbing work activities with internal and external stakeholders in an effort to minimize impacts to critical functions and business processes, maximize efficient use of time and available resources, and ensure work is performed safely.
- Acts as liaison between plumbing operations and customers in reviewing requested work, identifying work scope requirements and expectations, and providing regular lines of communication including providing work status and follow up, and addressing issues or complaints that may arise.
- Assesses worksites to identify potential hazards, logistical challenges such as accessibility, and determine appropriate resource needs.
- Collects, records, and inputs into asset management / service request / work order system, job specifics, resource usage, and work data, including labor time, equipment and material usage, and noteworthy information related to work activities, worksite conditions, changes in work scope, for the purpose of future analysis.
- Monitors in progress work activities to determine if additional resources are needed such as materials, tools, and equipment, and appropriates and delivers such resources to the jobsite to minimize interruptions to ongoing processes.
- Assesses and provides feedback regarding staff work performance to supervisor / manager.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Six years of experience in plumbing installation, alteration and repair work, one year of which must have been at the journey level*.
LICENSE:
Los Angeles County and City Certificates of Registration as a Journey Plumber**.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
A Certificate of Competence to test backflow prevention devices issued by the Los Angeles County Health Officer and a State of California Fire Extinguisher Test Certificate may be required**.
You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 3 - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* Journey-level experience is defined as: Possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably. Positions at this level operate with fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedures to carry out work in plumbing installation, alteration and repair work .
**T o qualify, incl ude a copy of the required c ertifications with your application or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application. Applications submitted without the required certificate will be rejected as incomplete.
EXAM CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Additional Information
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.
Please add NMondragon@pw.lacounty.gov , PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com , as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov , to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION :
Department Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
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