What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DRAFTING TECHNICIAN (A2) position at City of Los Angeles, CA?

Salary : See Position Description

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 7532 OP 2025 / 01 / 31 C

Department : ALL DEPARTMENTS

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

66,523 to $97,321

The salary in the Harbor Department is $72,537 to $106,049

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $86,714 to $107,719 and $92,206 to $114,547

NOTES :

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade.
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to : .

An Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician performs electrical drafting using a Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system in the preparation of engineering designs. An employee in this classification makes computations in the preparation and maintenance of electrical and communication design drawings, wiring diagrams, plans, and charts relating to the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical installations and facilities.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and completion of one course in geometry and trigonometry from a high school, accredited college, university, trade or technical school; or

Two years of full-time paid drafting experience in the field of electrical engineering with one year full-time paid drafting experience using a CADD system.

PROCESS NOTES

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required education or experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full requirement is met.

A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not be eligible for hire if their DMV 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.

A combination of coursework and experience will not be accepted as meeting the requirements.

Applicants qualifying under Requirement #1 must list their school name and location, appropriate course titles, their respective number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.

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

Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), geometry, and trigonometry, credits earned, and grade received) 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

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 : FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Filing Period 2 : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026

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 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; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Follow Written Directions; Technology Application, including the knowledge of : the functions and capabilities of computer aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Adobe; the operation and capabilities of drafting related hardware, such as plotters, printers, and scanners; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : the general purpose of electrical control and protection devices and equipment and their necessary circuitry; National Electrical Code symbols and nomenclature used in schematics, plans, substructure maps, specifications, wiring diagrams and electrical design drawings; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Additional information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician.

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 APRIL 1 , 2025 and MONDAY , APRIL 7 , 202 5 .

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, APRIL 7 , 2026 and MONDAY , APRIL 1 3 , 202 5 .

FAQs for on-line testing are available at

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

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 list

Your 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 Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician 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 list.

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 regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.

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.

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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.

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.

I am currently :

A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.

An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.

An exempt or emergency 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.

There are two distinct methods to qualify for the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician examination.

Requirement #1 : Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and completion of one course in geometry andtrigonometry from a high school, accredited college, university, trade or technical school

Requirement #2 : Two years of full-time paid drafting experience in the field of electrical engineering with one year full-time paid drafting experience using a CADDsystem.

I understand the two distinct methods to qualify for the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician examination

REQUIREMENT #1 : (Question 1 of 4)

I have completed 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) from a high school, accredited college, university, trade or technical school :

I am in the process of completing this education, and will have completed 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) within six months at the time of filing this application.

REQUIREMENT #1 : (Question 2 of 4)

I have completed a course in geometry from a high school, accredited college, university, trade or technical school :

I am in the process of completing this education, and will have completed a course in geometry within six months at the time of filing this application.

REQUIREMENT #1 : (Question 3 of 4)

I have completed a course in trigonometry from a high school, accredited college, university, trade or technical school :

I am in the process of completing this education, and will have completed a course in trigonometry within six months at the time of filing this application.

REQUIREMENT #1 : (Question 4 of 4)

In the text box below, please list the school name and location, course titles with number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates (or anticipated completion dates) for each course claimed as qualifying education for Requirement #1. This list must include at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) . In addition, please list a course in geometry and trigonometry . For course(s) currently in progress, list the anticipated month and year of completion.

Example :

El Camino College - Torrance, CA - CADD 5 Introduction to Mechanical Drafting - 3 semester units - December 2015

El Camino College - Torrance, CA - CADD 14 Introduction to 3D Design with CATIA - 3 semester units - May 2016

El Camino College - Torrance, CA - CADD 23 Intermediate 3D Design with SolidWorks - 3 semester units - December 2016

El Camino College - Torrance, CA - CADD 45 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing - 3 semester units - May 2017

Fremont High School - Los Angeles, CA - Geometry - 1999

Fremont High School - Los Angeles, CA - Trigonometry - 2000

Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list ofapproved accrediting agencies can be found at http : / / per.lacity.org / Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf.

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N / A."

REQUIREMENT #2 : (Question 1 of 4)

I have the following amount of full-time paid drafting experience in the field of electrical engineering :

NOTE : You MUST provide detailed information regarding this experience in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

Between 1 month and 17 months

Between 18 months and 23 months

24 months or more

NONE OF THE ABOVE

REQUIREMENT #2 : (Question 2 of 4)

For the drafting experience in the field of electrical engineering that I am claiming in the previous question, I have the following amount of full-time paid drafting experience using a CADD system :

Between 1 month and 5 months

Between 6 months and 11 months

12 months or more

NONE OF THE ABOVE

REQUIREMENT #2 : (Question 3 of 4)

For the experience that you are claiming in the previous two questions, please list your qualifying job title(s) and employer(s) :

Example : Drafting Technician - XYZ Company

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N / A"

REQUIREMENT #2 : (Question 4 of 4)

In the text box below, please describe in detail your drafting experience in the field of electrical engineering . Please also describe your experience using a CADD system .

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N / A>

CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE :

I posses a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) :

NOTE : A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not be eligible for hire if their DMV 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.

CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE :

In the text box below, enter your valid Class C driver's license number and expiration date issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

RETAKE CLAUSE :

I have taken the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test in the past 24 months under this bulletin.

NOTE : You may take the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician 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.

YES, I have taken the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test in the past 24 months under this bulletin.

IMPORTANT NOTE : I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

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