DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
C6527C

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, December 15, 2025, to be considered.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 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, Los Angeles County 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!

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ .

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

Essential Job Functions

• Installs, configures, tests, maintains, and repairs digital communication systems and related equipment.
• Installs and removes network-related equipment and cabling infrastructure to support telecommunications operations.
• Assists in troubleshooting communication system malfunctions and performing repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on communications equipment and systems.
• Assists in setting up and testing new or upgraded communication systems.
• Responds to work orders by performing diagnostics and conducting repairs at County facilities.
• Maintains records and logs of installations, maintenance activities, and repairs.
• Follows safety procedures and uses required protective equipment while performing field work.
• Transports, inventories, and organizes parts and equipment for projects.
• Coordinates with technicians and contractors to support installation, repair, and maintenance activities.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Digital Communications Systems Technician .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Three years of experience in the installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and repair of digital telephone private branch exchange (PBX) and key switching systems, one year of which must have been at the journey-level*.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform essential job-relatedfunctions.

LICENSE INFORMATION:
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
VISION:
Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safety perform essential job-related duties.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - 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 solving method and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedure to carry out work.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 60%, assessing:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change
• Deductive Reasoning

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

Part II: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 40%, assessing:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge of Digital Communications Systems
• Professional/Technical Knowledge of Equipment and Tools
• Knowledge of Industry Standards, Codes, and Safety Regulations
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
• Leadership and Teamwork

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I and II in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Candidates who passed the assessments are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in Los Angeles County Public Works as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• Nmirzoyan@pw.lacounty.gov

• klent@hr.lacounty.gov

• info@governmentjobs.com

• talentcentral@shl.com

• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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 LIBRARIES: For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

NO SHARING USER ID 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: Nelli Mirzoyan
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Fax: (626) 979-5440
Department Contact Email: Nmirzoyan@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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