PLUMBER 3443 (B) (REV 04-09-24)

Salary : $99,347.00 - $123,421.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 3443 OP 2023 / 04 / 07 C

Department : ALL DEPARTMENTS

Opening Date : 04 / 12 / 2024

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

107,030 (flat-rated)

The salary for the Department of Water and Power is $99, 347 - $123,421

NOTES :

• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

A Plumber does skilled work in the layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and industrial plumbing systems, process piping, and fuel dispensing systems, including air, gas, water, industrial waste, gasoline, oil pipelines, and irrigation systems.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

A valid journey-level plumber license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety; or

Six years of full-time paid experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles.

Completion of a plumbing program at an accredited institution may be substituted for each year of experience lacking up to a maximum of two years. Education information must be included in the Education Section of the application.

PROCESS NOTES

Some positions may require a valid California driver's license prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions 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).

Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit proof of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program indicated in Requirement #1. Applicants must attach a copy of the proof of completion to the on-line application at the time of filing. The requested document(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) 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 the documents and will not be considered further in this examination.

Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must submit the license number issued by the City to their application at the time of filing.

Applicants filing under Requirement #1 or Requirement #3 must possess a valid journeyman plumber's license issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety prior to appointment.

Applicants filing under Requirement #3 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to The subject line of your email must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your email, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.

It is anticipated that for future bulletins, all applicants must have a valid journey-level plumber license issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require the following certificates. Only persons submitting a copy of the following certificates by the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

A valid state certified Crane Operator Certification, may be required upon completion of probation.

A valid Certificate for Backflow Prevention Device Tester issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department, this certificate may be required for some positions prior to appointment.

A valid Chief's Regulation 4 Tester Certification for Class I, II, III, and / or Auto Sprinklers issued by the Los Angeles Fire Department, may be required for some positions prior to appointment.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications 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.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below :

Filing Period 1 : From Friday, April 7, 2023 to Thursday, April 20, 2023

Filing Period 2 : From Friday, April 12, 2024 to Thursday, April 25, 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 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; Mathematics; Judgment and Decision Making; Safety Focus; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : the function and use of hand tools, power tools, equipment and machines most commonly used in the plumbing trade; the different types and proper methods / techniques of installing pipes and fittings (e.g., copper, cast iron, galvanized, and plastic); various plumbing systems and basic plumbing terminology; City Plumbing Code as it relates to the installation, repair, and maintenance of water, sewer, air, natural gas, gasoline, steam and other plumbing systems; how to read and interpret gauges, recorders, and other plumbing test equipment; the various types and uses of backflow prevention devices; approved practices and procedures for safe working practices and safety precautions relevant to the plumbing trade; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http : / / per.lacity.org / index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Plumber.

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 on-line multiple choice-test will be administered between Tuesday, June 6, 2023 and Monday, June 12, 2023.

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple choice-test will be administered between Monday, June 10, 2024 and Monday, June 17, 2024.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at http : / / per.lacity.org / index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess. Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have 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 :

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.

A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

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.

Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.

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.

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 seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.

You may take the Plumber multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Plumber multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.

Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.

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.

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 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. 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

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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 :

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 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 am currently :

Requirement #1 : I have completed a recognized five-year apprenticeship as a plumber.NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of the proof of completion to the online application at the time of filing. The requested document(s) must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the documents. Applicants who fail to submit the document(s) at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants must possess a valid journeyman plumber's license issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety prior to appointmentYou MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples will result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination.

Requirement #1 : In the text box below, please indicate the job title(s) and employer(s) of the position you are claiming as a recognized five-year apprenticeship as a plumber : If this does not apply to you, please write "N / A"NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of the proof of completion to the online application at the time of filing.You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples will result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination.

Requirement #2 : I have a valid journey-level plumber license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety.NOTE : Applicants must submit the license number issued by the City to their application at the time of filing

Requirement #2 : In text box below, please indicate the license number of your valid journey-level plumber license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety.If you do not have a journey-level plumber license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety, please write "N / A"

Requirement #3 : I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles : NOTE : Applicants using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http : / / per.lacity.org / exams / vwe-sup.pdf. Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org. The subject line of your email must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your email, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.Applicants must possess a valid journeyman plumber's license issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety prior to appointment.

Requirement #3 : In the text box below, please indicate the classification title(s) and department(s) of the position you are claiming to be full-time paid experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles : If this does not apply to you, please write "N / A"NOTE : You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples will result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination.Applicants using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles.

Education : I have completed a plumbing program at an accredited institution. The plumbing program required the following amount of time to complete : NOTE : You MUST include this education information in the Education Section of the online application. FAILURE to do so will result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination.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 Institutions 08-21-08.pdf.

Selective Certification : In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require the following certificates. Only persons submitting a copy of the following certificates by the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.I have possession of :

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 .

Required Question

Salary : $99,347 - $123,421