STREET LIGHTING ELECTRICIAN 3811

Salary: $105,798.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 3811 OP 2024/01/19 C
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$105,798 (flat rated)
NOTE:
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
DUTIES
A Street Lighting Electrician acts as a lead for and works with a crew of workers engaged in the construction and repair of electrolier STREET LIGHTING systems.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A valid California B driver's license or higher and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of filing; and
2. Two years of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Street Lighting Electrician, Line Maintenance Assistant, or in a position which is at that level which provides experience in constructing electrolier STREET LIGHTING systems and repair and maintenance of low voltage STREET LIGHTING circuitry.

PROCESS NOTES

1. 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.
2. Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles Section 1808.1 prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment 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 DUI).

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONIn accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following specific experience at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:
One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of high voltage STREET LIGHTING circuitry.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
WHERE TO APPLYApplications will only be accepted on-line. 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.
APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:
Filing Period 1: From Friday, January 19, 2024 to Thursday, February 1, 2024
Filing Period 2: From Friday, January 24, 2025 to Thursday, February 6, 2025
Civil Service Rule 4.2
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 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
SELECTION PROCESSExamination Weight: Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgement and Decision Making; Self-Management; Initiative; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety practices, including the proper use and pre-inspection of personal protective equipment as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); proper traffic delineation procedures outlined in the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) as they relate to setting-up safety equipment; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: STREET LIGHTING electrical symbols; different types of street light posts used by the Bureau; Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Manual (SSPWCM), such as various types of wire and cable, types of insulation, installation of conduit, electrical bonding of conduit, conduit depths, and proper cable and wire splicing techniques for high and low voltage; a variety of electrifier standard plans including parts lists, types of luminaries, type of foundations required, mouthing heights, and overall dimensions; proper application and operation of various equipment, such as an ammeter, heating coil, Megger, fuses, and circuit breakers; repair procedures to apply to different forms of conduit and cable damage; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Street Lighting Electrician.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line.
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of MARCH 11, 2024 to MARCH 22, 2024.
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of MARCH 17, 2025 to MARCH 28, 2025.
NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
3. The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
7. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
8. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each candidate.
9. You may take the Street Lighting Electrician interview only once every 18 months.
10. 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, 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
11. For 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:

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 AN 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.
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:
01
To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03
I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04
Requirement 1
I have a valid California Class B driver's license or higher

• Yes
• This statement does not apply to me.

05
Indicate your valid California driver's license number and expiration date in the text box below:
06
Requirement 1
I possess a valid medical certificate approved bythe State of California Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of filing;

• Yes
• This statement does not apply to me.

07
Requirement 2
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Street Lighting Electrician, Line Maintenance Assistant, or in a position which is at that level which provides experience in constructing electrolier STREET LIGHTING systems and repair and maintenance of low voltage STREET LIGHTING circuitry.
NOTE:In-lieu appointments and experience are considered non-qualifying experience. Therefore, work performed while in such positions cannot be considered qualifying experience for this examination. This information MUST be included in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Between 1 and 11 months
• Between 12 and 17 months
• Between 18 and 23 months
• 24 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

08
In the text box below, please provide a detailed description of the duties you are claiming to be qualifying in Question #7. Please also list the voltage of the STREET LIGHTING circuitry that you have experience working with.Note: This information must also be listed in the work experience section of this application. Failure to do so may result in your disqualification in this examination.
09
IMPORTANT NOTE:...