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HELPER, ELECTRICAL

Salary

$50,009.52 - $57,273.84 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

C6349E

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

09/04/2024

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

C6349E

FILING PERIOD

We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, September 5, 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.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

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

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 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers.

Be a part of something great!

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.

Essential Job Functions

A Helper, Electrica l assists in performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

OPERATIONAL SERVICES: Assists in installing conduit and wiring on residential, commercial, industrial and traffic signal control systems; patrols traffic signals to make minor replacements or repairs; traces malfunctions in electrical circuits and makes minor repairs to lighting fixtures, illuminated street name signs, and controls including ballasts and lamps; assists with fabrication of traffic signal equipment for installation in the field including standards and indications for vehicle and pedestrian movements; operates small power tools, hydraulic benders, hammer drills, power saws, and pneumatic tools such as jack hammers and tampers; operates vehicle-mounted and aerial man-lifts; maintains tools and equipment in serviceable condition; assists with emergency calls on weekends and/or after hours; cleans work areas, as needed; drives automotive equipment to and from work sites; maintains work and supply records; understands, operates, and maintains basic hand tools; and assists with repairs to street lights, associated equipment, highway safety lights, traffic signal and street lighting standards, as needed.

SEWER MAINTENANCE:Assists in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, overhauling and installing power, control, instrumentation and lighting for wastewater pumping and treatment facilities; assists in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, overhauling and installing electro-mechanic equipment in wastewater pumping and treatment facilities such as motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, mixers, valves, and related piping and appurtenances; performs routine inspections and maintenance, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to facilities and equipment; cleans and maintains work area and facilities; maintains work records, supplies, safety equipment, tools, and equipment; drives automotive equipment to and from work sites and delivers portable generators to sites and assists with connecting generators to supply emergency power; assists with emergency calls on weekends and/or after hours; and when necessary, work in small, dimly lit and wet confined spaces, and perform confined space entry procedures utilizing safety equipment such as: harnesses with tripod, gas detector, and ventilation blowers.

WATERWORKS DIVISION:Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs/rewires control, power, and lighting circuits in potable water facilities such as water wells, reservoirs, pressure tanks, pumping plants and disinfection stations; works with and around water treatment chemicals; maintains work records and supplies; maintains vehicle tools and equipment; traces malfunctions in electrical circuits and performs minor repairs to equipment; changes out lighting fixtures; performs regular inspections, general maintenance, and repairs of water pumping stations, reservoirs, pressure regulating stations and chemical disinfection systems; works in small, dimly lit and wet confined spaces, and performs confined space entry procedures utilizing safety equipment such as: self contained breathing devices, safety harnesses with tripod, gas detector, and ventilation blowers; assists with emergency calls on weekends and/or after hours; works at heights greater than six feet with proper training and personal protection equipment; and drives to and from job sites.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: One 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. *

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LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions.

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 EXPECTATIONS:

Physical Class IV – Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Applicants who expect to qualify through the completion of 600 hours of instruction in electrical, electro-mechanic or electronics courses in an industrial education curriculumMUSTattach a copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts showing proof of 600 hours of instruction in required courses within five (5) business days from filing. If you have difficulty attaching the documents, email within 5 business days from applying to [email protected] with subject of “HELPER, ELECTRICAL (C6349E) supporting documents”. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Examples of recognized schools: community colleges, trade tech school, etc.

Applications submitted without transcripts or certificate, or license will be rejected as incomplete.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:

• Listening Attentively

• Accepting Others

• Showing Courtesy

• Creating a Positive Impression

• Using Time Efficiently

• Learning Quickly

• Attending to Multiple Tasks

• Attending to High Quality Standards

• Attending to Work Reliably

• Following Instruction

Part II: Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 50%, assessing:

• Experience installing, altering, or maintaining electrical equipment and systems.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems.

• Experience with various types of tools.

Transfer of Scores:

Applicants who have taken any identical written test part(s) for other exams within the last (12) months will have their written test scores for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this examination. Your scores will be transferred to the identical test part(s) and will not be allowed to re-take any identical test parts for at least 12 months.

THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

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 list of eligible candidates 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 historyunless 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 eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill both temporary and permanent vacancies in the Department of Public Works.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theREQUIREMENTS. 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 toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

IMPORTANT NOTES

+ FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.

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 onwww.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.

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. For more information please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Department Contact Name:Jen Luk

Department Contact Phone:(626) 458-2141

Department Contact Fax: (626) 979-5440

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone:(626) 458-2141

Teletype Phone:(626) 282-7829

California Relay Services:(800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

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01

All-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. 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. Please add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. 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 rescheduling of a test component.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

02

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Do you have one year of experience assisting in the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of electrical wiring systems, electro-mechanical equipment, elevators, or escalators?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If qualifying under Option II, have you attached your certificate of completion or transcripts showing proof of your 600 hours of instruction in required courses in electrical, electro-mechanical or electronics courses from a recognized school such as high school, community colleges, trade tech school, etc.?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "Yes" to Question #4, did you attach a legible copy of your certificate of completion or transcripts with the application? Select "No" if this does not apply.

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have a valid California Class C Driver's License? If yes, please attach a copy to your application or email to the analyst within 5 business days.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy to my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy to the analyst within 5 business days.

+ No, I do not have a California Driver's License.

07

Instructions:Questions 8 through 17are a self-assessment of your training and experience as it relates to the position. The training and experience-based questions will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities gained in the following areas:

+ Experience installing, altering, or maintaining electrical equipment and systems.

+ Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems.

+ Experience with various types of tools.

This assessment is weighted50%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.

Instructions for Completion

Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.

In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide specific and relevant supporting work history or evidence when prompted.

You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.

Certification Statement

By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided.I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.

+ I have read and understood the above instructions.

08

What level of experience do you have installing, altering, or maintaining electrical equipment and systems (e.g., pulling wire, wiring circuits, motor control, installing conduit, installing electrical equipment)?

+ None

+ I have received training but have not performed any installation, alterations, or maintenance of electrical equipment or systems myself.

+ I have assisted in the performing of installation, alterations, or maintenance of electrical equipment or systems.

+ I have installed, altered, and/or performed maintenance on electrical equipment or systems on my own (i.e., unassisted).

09

In order to receive credit for the previous question, please list the job title(s), name of employer(s), and a brief description of the work you performed that involved installing, altering, or maintaining electrical equipment and systems. If this experience was gained through an applied educational/training program, please provide the name of the program and a brief description of the work you performed that involved installing, altering, or maintaining electrical equipment and systems. If you do not have any of the requisite experience, please type "N/A".

Example

If you selected "I have assisted in the performing of installation, alterations, or maintenance of electrical equipment or systems" you might note the following...

Electrical Trainee, Southern California Edison – As an Electrical Trainee, I assisted journey-level electricians in... and describe the work you performed that involved installing, altering, or maintaining electrical equipment and systems.

10

Which of the following types of electrical equipment, systems, or tasks have you worked on? (Select all that apply)

+ Motors/blowers

+ Transformers

+ Electrical equipment/lighting circuits

+ Control panels/motor controls

+ Interpreted electrical blueprints/schematics

+ Installed conduit/pulled wire

+ None of the above

11

In order to receive credit for the previous question, for each item you selected please list the job title(s), name of employer(s), and a brief description of the work you performed that involved the item(s) you selected. If this experience was gained through an applied educational/training program, please provide the name of the program and a brief description of the work you performed that involved the item(s) you selected. If you do not have any of the requisite experience, please type "N/A".

Example

If you selected "Installed conduit/pulled wire" and "Transformers" you might note the following...

Electrical Trainee, Southern California Edison – As an Electrical Trainee, I... and describe the work you performed that involved installing conduit and pulling wire.

Electrical Trainee, Southern California Edison – As an Electrical Trainee, I... and describe the work you performed that involved transformers.

12

What level of experience do you have troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems?

+ None

+ I have received training but have not performed any troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems.

+ I have assisted in troubleshooting electrical equipment or systems.

+ I have performed troubleshooting measures of electrical equipment or systems on my own (i.e., unassisted).

13

In order to receive credit for the previous question, please list the job title(s), name of employer(s), and a brief description of the work you performed that involved troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems. If this experience was gained through an applied educational/training program, please provide the name of the program and a brief description of the work you performed that involved troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems. If you do not have any of the requisite experience, please type "N/A".

Example

If you selected "I have received training but have not performed any troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems" you might note the following...

Electrical Trainee, Southern California Edison – As an Electrical Trainee, I received training... and describe the training you received that involved troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems.

14

Which of the following types of electrical equipment or systems do you have experience troubleshooting? (Select all that apply)

+ Motors/blowers

+ Transformers

+ Electrical equipment/lighting circuits

+ Control panels/motor controls

+ None of the above

15

In order to receive credit for the previous question, for each item you selected please list the job title(s), name of employer(s), and a brief description of your experience troubleshooting that item. If this experience was gained through an applied educational/training program, please provide the name of the program and a brief description of your experience troubleshooting that item. If you do not have any of the requisite experience, please type "N/A".

Example

If you selected "Control panels/motor controls" and "Transformers" you might note the following...

Electrical Trainee, Southern California Edison – As an Electrical Trainee, I... and describe your experience troubleshooting control panels or motor controls.

Electrical Trainee, Southern California Edison – As an Electrical Trainee, I... and describe your experience troubleshooting transformers.

16

Which of the following tools or category of tools have you utilized while performing electrical work? (Select all that apply)

+ Electrical test equipment (e.g., Multimeter, amp meter, megger)

+ Pneumatic tools (e.g., jack hammer, hammer drill)

+ Power tools (e.g., drill, reciprocating saw, portable band saw)

+ Hand tools (e.g., hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, wire strippers, shovels)

+ Conduit bender

+ None of the above

17

In order to receive credit for the previous question, for each item you selected please list the job title(s), name of employer(s), and a brief description of your experience utilizing that tool or category of tools (i.e., what were you using the tool to do?). If this experience was gained through an applied educational/training program, please provide the name of the program and a brief description of your experience utilizing that tool or category of tools (i.e., what were you using the tool to do?). If you do not have any of the requisite experience, please type "N/A".

Example

If you selected "Electrical test equipment" you might note the following...

Electrical Trainee, Southern California Edison – As an Electrical Trainee, I used... and name the electrical testing tool or tools you used and what you were doing with it.

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Website

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