TRAFFIC SIGNAL ELECTRICIAN, PUBLIC WORKS

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

C3686K

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.

Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING.

Essential Job Functions

A Traffic Signal Electrician, Public Works is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Installs traffic signal controller cabinets, service pedestals, and traffic signal poles by digging and pouring concrete foundations, setting pull boxes, laying conduit, and pulling wires through the safe operation of necessary tools (e.g, hand tools, battery operated power tools, etc.), mobile equipment, and vehicles (e.g., dump trucks, mobile cranes, etc.) to ensure traffic signals, highway lighting, and related systems across Los Angeles County are put in place and functioning safely and effectively.
• Supervises crew of skilled and semi-skilled technicians (eg., Traffic Technicians I & II) by exercising technical supervisory responsibilities (e.g., advising, overseeing, and inspecting installation and repair projects, etc.) to guarantee all traffic signal control mechanisms, lighting conduits and equipment are operating properly and efficiently, and are in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and departmental procedures and guidelines.
• Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs traffic signals, highway lighting and related electronic and digital electronic systems (e.g., micro-processor based controllers, printed circuit boards, solid state and mechanical switches, detectors, time clocks, flashers, lighting conduits, etc.) independently at a journeyman level, by following prescribed plans, specifications, and manufacturer instructions; adhering to the National Electrical Code (NEC); and utilizing necessary tools and equipment (e.g., hand tools, battery operated power tools, electrical/electronic test equipment, etc.) to ensure traffic signals, highway lighting, and related systems across Los Angeles County are functioning safely and effectively.
• Tests and inspects all traffic signal equipment (e.g., traffic signal controllers, printed circuit boards, etc.) by operating various types of instruments (e.g., prom programmers, ammeters, Volt-ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators, etc.) and inspecting the installation work of subordinates (eg., Traffic Technician I & II, Electrical Helpers, Road Laborers, etc.) to ensure traffic signals, highway lighting, and related systems across Los Angeles County are in conformance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and functioning safely and effectively.
• Maintains accurate work and supply records by tracking and documenting assignment status (i.e., detailing what work was performed at a given location and when), resource requirements, and usage (e.g., tools, equipment, etc.), via handwritten logs to accurately capture historical data and allow for the planning and evaluation of projects and inventory control of available materials.
• Safely operates Los Angeles County automotive equipment (e.g., truck, manlift/platform, combination truck unit with trailer, etc.) to and from work sites by maintaining a valid California Class C driver license and ensuring the safe and responsible operation of vehicles to transport necessary tools, equipment, materials, and personnel to and from work sites.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option I: An Associate's degree in Digital Electronics* from an accredited college** and two years of experience in repairing the component level of microprocessor-based computers and related equipment. An associate's degree is equivalent to 60 semester or 90 quarter units.
Option II: Completion of a military service electronics school training program and two years of experience in repairing the component level of micro-processor based computers and related equipment.
Option III: Five years in the electrical trade with at least one year at the journey-level*** in construction or maintenance of traffic signals.
Option IV: Completion of at least four years of a recognized electrical apprentice training program ****.
Option V: Two years of experience as a Traffic Technician I ***** or one year at the level of Traffic Technician II ****** with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Some positions in the class may require possession of a valid California Class A Driver License.

License Information: Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

PHYSICAL 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: Keen color perception.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Applicants who expect to qualify through the completion of two years (60) semester units or 90 quarter units in an accredited college in Digital electronics MUST attach legible copies of their unofficial or official transcripts showing proof of the required degree/units to the application within five (5) calendar days from the day of filing application.
**Accredited colleges and universities include all four-year colleges and universities, and two-year colleges (i.e., community or junior colleges) that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin.
Accredited institutions are those listed in the publication of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from united States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (AICE).
***Journey-level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skill, 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.
**** Recognized by Public Works Operational Services Division, Chief Electrician or Principal Engineer.
*****Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Traffic Technician I is defined as: Under close supervision of a Traffic Signal Electrician, Public Works (PW) or higher level technical supervisor, learns to perform work related to the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, street lighting and other electromechanical and electronic equipment.
******Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Traffic Technician II is defined as: Provides skilled assistance to a Traffic Signal Electrician, PW or higher level technical class in connection with the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, street lighting, and other electromechanical and electronic equipment.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Applicants who expect to qualify under OPTION I, II or IV MUST submit a copy of their transcripts and/or written verification of completion of training program with their application within five (5) calendar days from the day of filing application. An official copy of transcripts will be required at the time of final appointment.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 30% assessing:

• Achievement
• Professional Potential
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Following instructions

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - Multiple Choice Test in order to proceed to Part II - Job Knowledge Test.

Part II: A job knowledge test weighted 70% assessing:

• Numerical Calculation
• Mechanical Insight
• Professional/Technical Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Professional/Technical Knowledge of Electrical/Electromechanical Theory & Equipment

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
• Applicants who are concurrently applying to Traffic Technician II (Exam No. C3685K) will take the Job Knowledge Test one time only.

TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you 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 online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ .

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS.

NOTE:
All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov , KLent@hr.lacounty.gov, DCousin@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talencentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donotreply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed on an as- received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

Important Notes:FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION, and you may be DISQUALIFIED .
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentsjobs.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.

Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to Jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the day of filing application. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, 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 Stares. 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 ADRI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: Jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2178
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
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