San Lorenzo Unified School District
San Lorenzo, California, United States
Basic Function Under general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, plans, organizes, controls and directs the district’s health and welfare benefits program, , safety, workers compensation and disability management program and services, including and claims administration for workers compensation insurance, claims, and directs the district safety services, training and emergency response preparedness programs. Essential Functions ESSSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans, organizes, controls, and directs the district's health and welfare benefits program, , safety, workers' compensation and disability management programs; analyzes District’s administrative deficiencies relative to employee benefits, workers compensation, safety programs and defines systems to correct and institutionalize legally compliant, risk mitigating processes and procedures that lessen the District’s exposure to claims, fines, lawsuits, etc. Oversee the audit of insurance premiums, cost and distribution within the District through the generation of a variety of electronic statistical reports to maximize cost-effective measures and the accuracy of employee benefit information; oversee the administration of enrollment and processing procedures for health, dental and life insurance benefits to ensure efficiency in service; ensure employee premiums are processed appropriately and accurately in accordance with district benefits policies and collective bargaining agreements; oversee communication with employees and retirees concerning benefit issues to foster a climate of customer service within the department; represent the District in insurance-related forums Plans, organizes, controls, and directs a variety of programs and activities related to, safety, workers' compensation, risk management and disability management. ; Insures District is in compliance with local, federal and state health and safety requirements. Reviews and analyzes the district's current position for compliance with established codes, laws, and procedures related to, safety, workers' compensation and disability management. Assists departments and school sites with accident reporting and accident prevention responsibilities and environmental compliance Directs the district wide disability management program; develops and implements district wide transitional work program and reasonable accommodation policies and procedures; reviews and analyzes tracking system for program participants for efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinates with Third Party Administrator (TPA) and outside agencies to allow the early return to work of injured or ill employees; schedules and facilitates Interactive Process meetings for both industrial and non-industrial injuries; collaborates with school sites/offices/work sites on determining and implementing reasonable accommodations for disabled workers pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA.) Collaborates when needed to inspect facilities, equipment and worksites to assure compliance with various codes; interprets safety and health l regulations; develops safety and health procedures; serves as staff lead to safety committee Assists in management of OSHA requirements and implementation of OSHA mandated safety training for employees; advises and/or trains employees in safety operating procedures and practices; consult with departments on the establishment of work/site/program specific safety programs; ensures that departmental and site line managers or administrators effectively and efficiently manage their safety programs Investigates serious injury or property damage accidents occurring to District employees, students and the public occurring on District property; meets and confers with managers/administrators in the course of investigation Develops, conducts and/or coordinates emergency management training; assists with the establishment of a disaster plan which will minimize the loss of life and property and protects the assets of the District in the event of an emergency or disaster Conducts analyses of costs/feasibility of proposed risk and safety management initiatives and prepares comprehensive proposals, compiles written reports and makes oral presentations Reviews, writes or updates memorandums, correspondence, reports, reference guides and training material related to risk management and the health and welfare benefits program Assists in development of District bargaining proposals for employee benefits and analyzes union benefits demands; obtains and prepares cost data for the District and union proposals and final settlements Coordinate District’s response to California Unemployment claims filed by employees; serves as one of the District representatives and unemployment claim appeal hearings. Ensure District compliance with State and Federal labor law posting at all sites and District office. Communicates and collaborates with other administrators, district personnel, outside organizations and vendors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information Keeps assigned supervisor appraised of unusual trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action; assists in the formulation, development and communication of department policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations Develops and implements long and short-term plans and activities designed to enhance assigned programs and services and to assure an economical, safe and efficient work environment Develops and prepares the annual budget for the workers’ compensation, employee benefits and risk management functions of the district; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; monitors and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established guidelines Performs other related duties as required or assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Benefit accounting and packages offered by the District Health and welfare benefit program administration Federal (COBRA) benefits program administration Principles and practices associated with workers’ compensation Principles and practices associated with safety programs and management Procedures and techniques for coordinating risk management and loss prevention programs CAL/OSHA laws, regulations and safety inspection methods Industrial accident prevention practices and procedures Laws relative to industrial injury or illness and health insurance Budget preparation and control Contract negotiation and administration Principles and practices of effective management, public administration, safety and public relations Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures including provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, FEHA and California Workers Compensation law SKILL IN: Operation of modern office equipment including personal computers, copying and fax machines At an intermediate level of proficiency, with the applications of the Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ABILITY TO: Effectively serve as a resource to employees pertaining to risk management related problems Analyze and interpret statistical and costing data related to employee benefits Analyze and interpret insurance and risk management documentation Research and analyze current risk management and/or safety issues and present reports to individuals and/or groups Read and interpret Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to workers’ compensation, and OSHAS regulations Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the health and welfare benefits program, workers’ compensation and safety programs administration Effectively plan and organize work and manage time in order to meet schedules and timelines Work independently with minimal direction Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, employee representatives, insurance carriers' representatives, business representatives and members of the general public Communicate well both orally and in writing including the ability to use correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation when constructing written correspondence, reports and other documents Education & Experience Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, or a closely related field with completion of coursework in insurance, safety engineering, risk management or contract law. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience administering a risk, safety, transportation, property and /or liability insurance program, preferably in a public school district. SUBSTITUTIONS : Subject matter knowledge acquired by work experience equivalent to the kind, level and amount that would be attained through a course of study leading to a Baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required within thirty (30) days from the date of hire; along with proof of an acceptable driving record and proof of insurability sufficient to meet the requirements of the District’s insurance carrier. Attainment of, or working toward one or more of the industry’s professional designations: Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP), California School Risk Manager (CSRM), CASBO Risk Management Certification, Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM); Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management-Public Entities (ARM-P); Associate in Claims (AIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or State of California Self Insured Administrator Certificate, is highly desirable. Successful completion of a criminal history background check by the Department of Justice sufficient to meet the district’s criteria for employment is required WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee regularly works indoors and occasionally outdoors. The employee frequently will be required to view a video display terminal for prolonged periods. The job will occasionally require the employee to attend evening meetings, travel, and work weekends. The noise level in the work environment generally ranges from quiet to moderately noisy. The individual in this position is subject to frequent interruptions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds. The employee will be required to be able see in order to read and/or prepare documents and reports, view a computer monitor, observe employees in their worksites and visually inspect work areas to assure safety code compliance. The job will require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist, reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files. The employee will drive a vehicle to conduct work. Selection Process The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations. If your application is accepted to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are as follows: Exam #1: TBD Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-Up dates will be offered. Other Important information: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. The eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions. New employees to the district are placed typically on the first step of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 6 years of employment. Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, where less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks. Benefits Interested applicant may view the benefits plans available to classified employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District by clicking on the following link: http://www.slzusd.org/cms/page_view?d=x&ppid=&vpid=1244185494118 Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Basic Function Under general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, plans, organizes, controls and directs the district’s health and welfare benefits program, , safety, workers compensation and disability management program and services, including and claims administration for workers compensation insurance, claims, and directs the district safety services, training and emergency response preparedness programs. Essential Functions ESSSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans, organizes, controls, and directs the district's health and welfare benefits program, , safety, workers' compensation and disability management programs; analyzes District’s administrative deficiencies relative to employee benefits, workers compensation, safety programs and defines systems to correct and institutionalize legally compliant, risk mitigating processes and procedures that lessen the District’s exposure to claims, fines, lawsuits, etc. Oversee the audit of insurance premiums, cost and distribution within the District through the generation of a variety of electronic statistical reports to maximize cost-effective measures and the accuracy of employee benefit information; oversee the administration of enrollment and processing procedures for health, dental and life insurance benefits to ensure efficiency in service; ensure employee premiums are processed appropriately and accurately in accordance with district benefits policies and collective bargaining agreements; oversee communication with employees and retirees concerning benefit issues to foster a climate of customer service within the department; represent the District in insurance-related forums Plans, organizes, controls, and directs a variety of programs and activities related to, safety, workers' compensation, risk management and disability management. ; Insures District is in compliance with local, federal and state health and safety requirements. Reviews and analyzes the district's current position for compliance with established codes, laws, and procedures related to, safety, workers' compensation and disability management. Assists departments and school sites with accident reporting and accident prevention responsibilities and environmental compliance Directs the district wide disability management program; develops and implements district wide transitional work program and reasonable accommodation policies and procedures; reviews and analyzes tracking system for program participants for efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinates with Third Party Administrator (TPA) and outside agencies to allow the early return to work of injured or ill employees; schedules and facilitates Interactive Process meetings for both industrial and non-industrial injuries; collaborates with school sites/offices/work sites on determining and implementing reasonable accommodations for disabled workers pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA.) Collaborates when needed to inspect facilities, equipment and worksites to assure compliance with various codes; interprets safety and health l regulations; develops safety and health procedures; serves as staff lead to safety committee Assists in management of OSHA requirements and implementation of OSHA mandated safety training for employees; advises and/or trains employees in safety operating procedures and practices; consult with departments on the establishment of work/site/program specific safety programs; ensures that departmental and site line managers or administrators effectively and efficiently manage their safety programs Investigates serious injury or property damage accidents occurring to District employees, students and the public occurring on District property; meets and confers with managers/administrators in the course of investigation Develops, conducts and/or coordinates emergency management training; assists with the establishment of a disaster plan which will minimize the loss of life and property and protects the assets of the District in the event of an emergency or disaster Conducts analyses of costs/feasibility of proposed risk and safety management initiatives and prepares comprehensive proposals, compiles written reports and makes oral presentations Reviews, writes or updates memorandums, correspondence, reports, reference guides and training material related to risk management and the health and welfare benefits program Assists in development of District bargaining proposals for employee benefits and analyzes union benefits demands; obtains and prepares cost data for the District and union proposals and final settlements Coordinate District’s response to California Unemployment claims filed by employees; serves as one of the District representatives and unemployment claim appeal hearings. Ensure District compliance with State and Federal labor law posting at all sites and District office. Communicates and collaborates with other administrators, district personnel, outside organizations and vendors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information Keeps assigned supervisor appraised of unusual trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action; assists in the formulation, development and communication of department policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations Develops and implements long and short-term plans and activities designed to enhance assigned programs and services and to assure an economical, safe and efficient work environment Develops and prepares the annual budget for the workers’ compensation, employee benefits and risk management functions of the district; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; monitors and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established guidelines Performs other related duties as required or assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Benefit accounting and packages offered by the District Health and welfare benefit program administration Federal (COBRA) benefits program administration Principles and practices associated with workers’ compensation Principles and practices associated with safety programs and management Procedures and techniques for coordinating risk management and loss prevention programs CAL/OSHA laws, regulations and safety inspection methods Industrial accident prevention practices and procedures Laws relative to industrial injury or illness and health insurance Budget preparation and control Contract negotiation and administration Principles and practices of effective management, public administration, safety and public relations Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures including provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, FEHA and California Workers Compensation law SKILL IN: Operation of modern office equipment including personal computers, copying and fax machines At an intermediate level of proficiency, with the applications of the Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook ABILITY TO: Effectively serve as a resource to employees pertaining to risk management related problems Analyze and interpret statistical and costing data related to employee benefits Analyze and interpret insurance and risk management documentation Research and analyze current risk management and/or safety issues and present reports to individuals and/or groups Read and interpret Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to workers’ compensation, and OSHAS regulations Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the health and welfare benefits program, workers’ compensation and safety programs administration Effectively plan and organize work and manage time in order to meet schedules and timelines Work independently with minimal direction Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, employee representatives, insurance carriers' representatives, business representatives and members of the general public Communicate well both orally and in writing including the ability to use correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation when constructing written correspondence, reports and other documents Education & Experience Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, or a closely related field with completion of coursework in insurance, safety engineering, risk management or contract law. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience administering a risk, safety, transportation, property and /or liability insurance program, preferably in a public school district. SUBSTITUTIONS : Subject matter knowledge acquired by work experience equivalent to the kind, level and amount that would be attained through a course of study leading to a Baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required within thirty (30) days from the date of hire; along with proof of an acceptable driving record and proof of insurability sufficient to meet the requirements of the District’s insurance carrier. Attainment of, or working toward one or more of the industry’s professional designations: Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP), California School Risk Manager (CSRM), CASBO Risk Management Certification, Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM); Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management-Public Entities (ARM-P); Associate in Claims (AIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or State of California Self Insured Administrator Certificate, is highly desirable. Successful completion of a criminal history background check by the Department of Justice sufficient to meet the district’s criteria for employment is required WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee regularly works indoors and occasionally outdoors. The employee frequently will be required to view a video display terminal for prolonged periods. The job will occasionally require the employee to attend evening meetings, travel, and work weekends. The noise level in the work environment generally ranges from quiet to moderately noisy. The individual in this position is subject to frequent interruptions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds. The employee will be required to be able see in order to read and/or prepare documents and reports, view a computer monitor, observe employees in their worksites and visually inspect work areas to assure safety code compliance. The job will require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist, reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files. The employee will drive a vehicle to conduct work. Selection Process The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations. If your application is accepted to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are as follows: Exam #1: TBD Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-Up dates will be offered. Other Important information: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. The eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions. New employees to the district are placed typically on the first step of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 6 years of employment. Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, where less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks. Benefits Interested applicant may view the benefits plans available to classified employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District by clicking on the following link: http://www.slzusd.org/cms/page_view?d=x&ppid=&vpid=1244185494118 Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES A Housing Inspector inspects residential rental property locations for conformance to the building standards and codes contained in the State Housing Law and Regulations and City of Los Angeles Building Regulations, such as the Los Angeles Municipal Code, relating to the habitability, maintenance, sanitation, ventilation, use, and occupancy of said properties; and investigates code violation complaints and follows through with the code enforcement process by way of prosecution or administrative abatement. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector III with the City of Los Angeles; or Two years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing or heating following satisfactory completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or Four years of full-time paid carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical or plumbing craft experience; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a building construction superintendent, general contractor, or supervisor of journey-level craft employees engaged in construction work; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a housing, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or combined inspector for a governmental agency; or Two years of full-time paid experience working in the construction trades as a helper to a journey-level craft person; and a. Completion of a certificate in Construction Inspection or Construction Technology; or b. Possession of at least an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any of the following areas: engineering, construction, design, building inspection technology, construction inspection, architectural drafting, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering technology. PROCESS NOTES 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.A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. 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 a DUI).Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #6 must submit a copy of the corresponding certificate at the time of filing. The copy of 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 it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Upon appointment, a Housing Inspector will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City Service. Mileage will be paid on the basis of established rates.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. Applicants filing under Requirement #6 must list their school name and location, specific course titles, the 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 on-line application.Candidates completing the exam process, if applicable, will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree and/or 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 dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Friday, March 10, 2023 to Thursday, March 23, 2023 Filing Period 2: From Friday, March 15, 2024 to Thursday, March 28, 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 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: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Composure; Computer Proficiency; Customer Service; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety principles and practices related to working in the field, including required personal protective equipment (PPE), traffic rules, and accident prevention procedures; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code as it applies to existing buildings, including the Housing Code and portions of the Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes; elements of the Fire Code relevant to multi-family dwellings, and fire and life safety issues related to existing residential occupancies; the California Health and Safety Code related to existing residential occupancies; proper inspection procedures for residential rental housing units and surrounding property; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Housing Inspector. 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 TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 and MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 and MONDAY, JUNE 10, 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.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 Housing Inspector multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Housing Inspector 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 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:
DUTIES A Housing Inspector inspects residential rental property locations for conformance to the building standards and codes contained in the State Housing Law and Regulations and City of Los Angeles Building Regulations, such as the Los Angeles Municipal Code, relating to the habitability, maintenance, sanitation, ventilation, use, and occupancy of said properties; and investigates code violation complaints and follows through with the code enforcement process by way of prosecution or administrative abatement. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector III with the City of Los Angeles; or Two years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing or heating following satisfactory completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or Four years of full-time paid carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical or plumbing craft experience; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a building construction superintendent, general contractor, or supervisor of journey-level craft employees engaged in construction work; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a housing, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or combined inspector for a governmental agency; or Two years of full-time paid experience working in the construction trades as a helper to a journey-level craft person; and a. Completion of a certificate in Construction Inspection or Construction Technology; or b. Possession of at least an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any of the following areas: engineering, construction, design, building inspection technology, construction inspection, architectural drafting, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering technology. PROCESS NOTES 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.A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. 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 a DUI).Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #6 must submit a copy of the corresponding certificate at the time of filing. The copy of 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 it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Upon appointment, a Housing Inspector will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City Service. Mileage will be paid on the basis of established rates.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. Applicants filing under Requirement #6 must list their school name and location, specific course titles, the 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 on-line application.Candidates completing the exam process, if applicable, will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree and/or 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 dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Friday, March 10, 2023 to Thursday, March 23, 2023 Filing Period 2: From Friday, March 15, 2024 to Thursday, March 28, 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 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: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Composure; Computer Proficiency; Customer Service; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety principles and practices related to working in the field, including required personal protective equipment (PPE), traffic rules, and accident prevention procedures; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code as it applies to existing buildings, including the Housing Code and portions of the Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes; elements of the Fire Code relevant to multi-family dwellings, and fire and life safety issues related to existing residential occupancies; the California Health and Safety Code related to existing residential occupancies; proper inspection procedures for residential rental housing units and surrounding property; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Housing Inspector. 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 TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 and MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 and MONDAY, JUNE 10, 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.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 Housing Inspector multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Housing Inspector 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 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:
