WASTEWATER TREATMENT ELECTRICIAN

Salary : $129,309.00 - $141,107.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 5615 OP 2025 / 02 / 14 C

Department : PUBLIC WORKS - SANITATION

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

129,309 (flat-rated) and $141,107 (flat-rated)

NOTES :

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

A Wastewater Treatment Electrician performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generating and distribution equipment, rotating equipment and their associated digital and analog controls including micro-processor based controls, devices and systems; utility protective relays and controls; fiber optic cable, terminations and devices; communications and signaling systems; standby and emergency power sources, and other electrical equipment found in wastewater collection and treatment facilities; and may serve as a head worker for other employees engaged in this work.

NOTE :

A Wastewater Treatment Electrician may be required to work nights and / or weekends.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

PROCESS NOTES

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.

Application will only be accepted on the dates listed below :

Filing Period 1 : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025.

Filing Period 2 : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 to THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 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 multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated : Mathematics; Teamwork; Written Communication; Reading Comprehension, including knowledge of : electrical drawings; Safety Focus, including knowledge of : Cal / OSHA regulations and safety principles and procedures regarding working near energized lines or equipment, maintaining a clean work environment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment; CPR and first aid procedures; hazardous energy control procedures, such as Lockout / Blockout and isolating points of hazards; Cal / OSHA procedures for confined space entry; traffic control procedures; fall protection safety equipment and procedures; Mechanical Aptitude, including the knowledge of : hand and power tools; principles of mechanics, such as hydro flow, air flow, and valve positions; Electrical Understanding, including the knowledge of : electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, pumps, actuated valves, and control systems; electrical codes, including the National Electrical Code and Cal / OSHA requirements and state safety orders related to electrical work; types of electrical installations; common electrical problems encountered and how to resolve them; direct current (DC) electrical voltage sources; alternating current (AC) theory, including variations in voltage and current, connecting circuits in series or parallel, variations in phase or frequency, and induction effects; programmable control systems; electrical meters; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going tohttps : / / personnel.lacity.gov / jobs / job-analyses.cfmand clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Treatment Electrician.

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 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, APRIL 15, 2025 and MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025.

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 and MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at https : / / per.lacity.org / faqs / employment-testing-process.html. Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

NOTES :

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 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.

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 :

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 electrical apprenticeship program and submission of an apprenticeship certificate

Candidates filing under Requirement #1 must submit a copy of the electrical apprenticeship certificate prior to certification. The certificate may be attached to the on-line application at the time of filing; or e-mailed to personnel.backgrounds@lacity.org with the subject line "Certification - Wastewater Treatment Electrician 5615"; or mailed to : Personnel Department, 700 E. Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Requirement 1 In the text box below, indicate the five-year electrical apprenticeship program that you have completed. Please include (1) the type of apprenticeship you received, (2) the organization where you completed the apprenticeship, and (3) your dates of attendance in the apprenticeship program.

If you are NOT applying under Requirement 1, enter N / A.

Requirement 2 I have the following amount experience of full-time paid experience as an Electrician which provides experience in the installation and / or maintenance of industrial electrical circuits and equipment , including large power transformers, power circuit breakers; SF6 gas insulated switchgear, or diesel powered electrical generating equipment

This experience MUST be listed on your work experience of your application; failure to do so will result in a disqualification.

Requirement 2 The experience that I am claiming as an electrician in Question #7, includes experience with the following (Select all that apply) :

Requirement 2

In the text box below, describe your experience with large power transformers, power circuit breakers, SF6 gas insulated switchgear, or diesel powered electrical generating equipment. Indicate N / A if this does not apply to you.

Requirement 2 Please also include the employer(s) and dates where you obtained the experience claimed in Question #8.

If you are NOT applying under Requirement 2, enter N / A.

Requirement 3 I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles assisting a Wastewater Treatment Electrician, Electrician, or Electrical Mechanic performing the duties as described in Requirement #2. (In the application, candidates MUST identify which classification they assisted as an Electrical Craft Helper

You must list your experience in the Work Experience section of your application, failure to do so will result your in your disqualification.

Requirement 3 The experience that I am claiming as an Electrical Craft Helper with the CITY OF LOS ANGELES includes experience assisting the following(Select all that apply) :

Requirement 4 (1 of 2)I have completed an Associate of Science degree (AA) or a Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology from a recognized community college or trade school

NOTE :

You MUST list your recognized community college or trade school, along with the corresponding degree and the date you received it, in the Education Section of the online application. Failure to do so may result in your application being considered as incomplete and your application may not be processed further.

Requirement 4 (2 of 2)I have the following amount of year of full-time paid experience performing the duties as described in Requirement #2

Requirement 5 I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Mechanic with the City of Los Angeles.

This experience MUST be listed in the Work Experience Section of the application; failure to do so, will result in your disqualification.

I possess a valid California driver's license.

Indicate your valid California driver's license number and expiration date in the text box below :

RETAKE CLAUSE I have taken the Wastewater Treatment Electrician multiple-choice test in the last 24 months under this bulletin. IMPORTANT NOTEIf you have taken the Wastewater Treatment Electrician 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.

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 : $129,309 - $141,107