LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information First day of filing: April 16, 2024 @ 8:00 A.M., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y6349V OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000, unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs semi-skilled work assisting journey or higher-level electricians, electro-mechanics, or elevator mechanics engaged in electrical, electro-mechanical, or elevator or escalator installation, alteration, maintenance or repair work. Essential Job Functions Cleans work area. Assists in installing conduit. Traces malfunctions in electrical circuits and makes minor repairs to fixtures, switches, etc. Keeps tools and equipment in serviceable condition. Replaces light globes, fluorescent tubes and starters, and special equipment lights. Assists in installing, overhauling, and repairing electro-mechanical equipment such as traffic signals and related control mechanisms, and equipment utilized in water and sewage pumping stations and water treatment plants. Lubricates and packs pumps and compressors, cleans impellers, and checks valves. Checks, cleans, lubricates and assists journeymen in adjusting, overhauling, and servicing elevators and escalators. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites. Patrols street lighting districts, making minor replacements and repairs. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: One (1) year of experience assisting in the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of electrical wiring systems, electro-mechanical equipment, elevators, or escalators. Option II: Completion of 600 hours of instruction in electrical, electro-mechanical, or electronics courses in an industrial education curriculum in a high school, college, the armed forces of the United States, or other recognized school*. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS IV: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: VISION: Keen color perception SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Recognized school is defined as an approved agency including but limited to agencies such as the LATTC and Electrical Training Institute. All applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of required certificate(s) or transcripts to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required license(s)/certificate(s) you e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an interview which will assess Job Preparation, Knowledge and Skills, Oral Communication and Problem Solving, weighted 100% CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR ABOVE ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Available Shift Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account o n 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. . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job position. Do not group your exp erience . For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your job position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Important Notes: All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please provide your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Eric Sanchez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-5208 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information First day of filing: April 16, 2024 @ 8:00 A.M., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y6349V OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000, unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs semi-skilled work assisting journey or higher-level electricians, electro-mechanics, or elevator mechanics engaged in electrical, electro-mechanical, or elevator or escalator installation, alteration, maintenance or repair work. Essential Job Functions Cleans work area. Assists in installing conduit. Traces malfunctions in electrical circuits and makes minor repairs to fixtures, switches, etc. Keeps tools and equipment in serviceable condition. Replaces light globes, fluorescent tubes and starters, and special equipment lights. Assists in installing, overhauling, and repairing electro-mechanical equipment such as traffic signals and related control mechanisms, and equipment utilized in water and sewage pumping stations and water treatment plants. Lubricates and packs pumps and compressors, cleans impellers, and checks valves. Checks, cleans, lubricates and assists journeymen in adjusting, overhauling, and servicing elevators and escalators. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites. Patrols street lighting districts, making minor replacements and repairs. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: One (1) year of experience assisting in the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of electrical wiring systems, electro-mechanical equipment, elevators, or escalators. Option II: Completion of 600 hours of instruction in electrical, electro-mechanical, or electronics courses in an industrial education curriculum in a high school, college, the armed forces of the United States, or other recognized school*. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS IV: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: VISION: Keen color perception SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Recognized school is defined as an approved agency including but limited to agencies such as the LATTC and Electrical Training Institute. All applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of required certificate(s) or transcripts to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required license(s)/certificate(s) you e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an interview which will assess Job Preparation, Knowledge and Skills, Oral Communication and Problem Solving, weighted 100% CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR ABOVE ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Available Shift Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account o n 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. . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job position. Do not group your exp erience . For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your job position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Important Notes: All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please provide your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Eric Sanchez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-5208 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD October 23, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) - CONTINUOUS EXAM NUMBER 36110A THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE: Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination. DEFINITION: Performs journey-level gas and electric welding and blacksmithing. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a working supervisor or higher-level supervisor and are responsible for the performance of journey-level welding and blacksmithing to fabricate, install, or repair metal objects, equipment and machinery. These positions require incumbents to exercise a knowledge of standard practices, materials, methods, and tools of welding and blacksmithing and of the safety precautions of the welding trade. Essential Job Functions Repairs steel and Iron structures, construction equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, trailers) and machinery (e.g., iron workers, press brakes, horizontal band saws), specialty aircraft (e.g., Sikorsky Firehawk S701, Bell 412), water, gas, and drain lines. Fabricates parts for, makes alterations to, and repairs various kinds of construction equipment in the shop and field. Facehardens construction equipment parts such as bulldozer blades, dipper teeth, track grousers, and bucket edges. Maintains welding equipment (gas and electric arc welding apparatus) and machinery (e.g., iron workers, press brakes, horizontal band saws). Alters and fabricates parts for steel and iron structures (e.g., handrails, iron gates) and construction equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, trailers), water, gas, and drain lines. Occasionally installs or repairs water, air, steam, gas or drain lines and appurtenances. May perform rigging work to move or install equipment and machinery. Receives, stores, and distributes various supplies (e.g., tools, parts, cleaning) and materials. Stores and maintains work records of routine and periodic work activities (e.g., inventory, inspection, maintenance, repairs). Functions as a lead for Helper, Metal Worker by providing technical guidance, instruction, and training. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years' experience doing blacksmithing and electric and gas welding, one year of which must have been at the journey-level.* LICENSE : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Certification by the Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles to do structural welding. Certification by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for boiler and pressure vessel welding may be required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to qualify, applicants must attach a copy of the above listed certification with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: VISION: Normal color perception. *Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts: Part I : A multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60% covering: Achievement Responsibility Safety Orientation Teamwork Mechanical Comprehension MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An evaluation of training and experience weighted at 40% covering Professional Technical Knowledge in Welding and Equipment/Tools. Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieved a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , Aoganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.com , Noreply@governmentjobs.com , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , talentcentral@shl.com , donotreply@amcatmail.com and the domains fire.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. It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select “off” under Email Preferences within your profile or click “unsubscribe” on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via email. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION: Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this exam more than once in a 12-month period. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Welder vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. We must receive your application online by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application by using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty NOTE: We must receive your application and any required document(s) by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Please check your application to ensure that the required document(s) are uploaded by logging on to the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may email them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification. All information supplied is subject to verification. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. IMPORTANT NOTE : Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspot from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Refer to their website for updated information at: https://lacountylibrary .org/library-locator NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record. Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (213) 466-5500 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Fax: (323) 264-7159 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Department Contact E-mail: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD October 23, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) - CONTINUOUS EXAM NUMBER 36110A THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE: Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination. DEFINITION: Performs journey-level gas and electric welding and blacksmithing. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a working supervisor or higher-level supervisor and are responsible for the performance of journey-level welding and blacksmithing to fabricate, install, or repair metal objects, equipment and machinery. These positions require incumbents to exercise a knowledge of standard practices, materials, methods, and tools of welding and blacksmithing and of the safety precautions of the welding trade. Essential Job Functions Repairs steel and Iron structures, construction equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, trailers) and machinery (e.g., iron workers, press brakes, horizontal band saws), specialty aircraft (e.g., Sikorsky Firehawk S701, Bell 412), water, gas, and drain lines. Fabricates parts for, makes alterations to, and repairs various kinds of construction equipment in the shop and field. Facehardens construction equipment parts such as bulldozer blades, dipper teeth, track grousers, and bucket edges. Maintains welding equipment (gas and electric arc welding apparatus) and machinery (e.g., iron workers, press brakes, horizontal band saws). Alters and fabricates parts for steel and iron structures (e.g., handrails, iron gates) and construction equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, trailers), water, gas, and drain lines. Occasionally installs or repairs water, air, steam, gas or drain lines and appurtenances. May perform rigging work to move or install equipment and machinery. Receives, stores, and distributes various supplies (e.g., tools, parts, cleaning) and materials. Stores and maintains work records of routine and periodic work activities (e.g., inventory, inspection, maintenance, repairs). Functions as a lead for Helper, Metal Worker by providing technical guidance, instruction, and training. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years' experience doing blacksmithing and electric and gas welding, one year of which must have been at the journey-level.* LICENSE : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Certification by the Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles to do structural welding. Certification by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for boiler and pressure vessel welding may be required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to qualify, applicants must attach a copy of the above listed certification with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: VISION: Normal color perception. *Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts: Part I : A multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60% covering: Achievement Responsibility Safety Orientation Teamwork Mechanical Comprehension MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An evaluation of training and experience weighted at 40% covering Professional Technical Knowledge in Welding and Equipment/Tools. Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieved a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , Aoganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.com , Noreply@governmentjobs.com , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , talentcentral@shl.com , donotreply@amcatmail.com and the domains fire.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. It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select “off” under Email Preferences within your profile or click “unsubscribe” on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via email. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION: Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this exam more than once in a 12-month period. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Welder vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. We must receive your application online by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application by using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty NOTE: We must receive your application and any required document(s) by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Please check your application to ensure that the required document(s) are uploaded by logging on to the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may email them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification. All information supplied is subject to verification. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. IMPORTANT NOTE : Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspot from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Refer to their website for updated information at: https://lacountylibrary .org/library-locator NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record. Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (213) 466-5500 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Fax: (323) 264-7159 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Department Contact E-mail: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here