ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN

Salary: $85,754.16 - $116,092.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 3684 O 2024/05/10 R

Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: 5/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$85,754 (flat-rated)

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $90,306 to $116,092

NOTES:

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.

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

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

An Assistant Communications Electrician assists in installing, constructing, repairing, maintaining, or modifying electronic communications equipment or systems; and fabricates chassis, control panels, cabinets, brackets, and mounting devices.

NOTE:

Some positions in this class are designated as temporary training positions. Employment in such positions will be limited to a maximum of 48 months, during which the trainee must qualify for promotion to the Communications Electrician class.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Two years of full-time paid experience in the installation, construction, repair, operation, or maintenance of electronic communications equipment; or

Successful completion of:

A two-year program in electronics from an accredited college or trade school; or

30 semester or 45 quarter units in an electronics field of concentration from an accredited college or trade school; or

A military electronics technician course of 24 weeks or longer.

PROCESS NOTES

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.

Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. 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 #2 must list the specific course titles and units in electronics or related studies you have completed in the designated section on the application.

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 accredited agencies can be found at

Candidates completing the examination process may 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 the applicable courses, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachment section.

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 for Open Competitive Examination

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024

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) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list. 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

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; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Customer Service; Teamwork; Safety Focus including: basic safety principles and practices involved in working on or installing energized lines and equipment such as, batteries, and antennas or antenna towers sufficient to adhere to rules and regulations, maintain safety, and avoid hazards; job knowledge including knowledge of: basic principles of electricity and electronic theory relating to signal, control, telephone, telephone carrier, fiber optic, local/wide area networks, radio, video, teletype, noise monitoring, public address, telemetering, microwave, radar, avionics, paramedic, and data transmission systems and electronic test equipment sufficient to install, construct, repair, maintain or modify electronic communications equipment and systems; basic test equipment, tools, and materials such as, volt meters, hand meters, temperature probes, and networking cable certification equipment employed in the construction, servicing, installation, and repair of energized lines and equipment; basic electrical and mechanical schematic diagrams, drawings, and sketches sufficient to understand and interpret them in order to construct, service, install, and repair energized lines and equipment according to plan; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Additional information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Assistant Communications 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. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024.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.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

NOTES:

This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test 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

Based upon City policy, before being hired in one of these positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.

Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible 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 ONLY

ON 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 numberI 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 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, STARTING WITH THE JOBS THAT WILL QUALIFY ME FOR THIS EXAMINATION 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 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.

04

Requirement #1

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in the installation, construction, repair, operation, or maintenance of electronic communications equipment:NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. Failure to provide this information as instructed will result in your disqualification.

1 month to 11 months

12 months to 17 months

18 months to 23 months

24 months or more

This statement does not apply to me.

05

Requirement #1

The full-time paid experience I am claiming in Question #4 was in the following: (select all that apply)NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. Failure to provide this information as instructed will result in your disqualification.

Installation of electronic communications equipment.

Construction of electronic communications equipment.

Repair of electronic communications equipment.

Operation of electronic communications equipment.

Maintenance of electronic communications

This statement does not apply to me.

06

Requirement #2

I have completed a two-year program in electronics from an accredited college or trade school:NOTE: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 accredited agencies can be found at who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with the applicable courses, credit earned, and grade received) to their online application at the time of filing in the Attachment section.

Yes, I have completed a two-year program in electronics from an accredited college or trade school.

This statement does not apply to me.

07

Requirement #2

I have completed 30 semester units or 45 quarter units in an electronics field of concentration from an accredited college or trade school: NOTE: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 accredited agencies can be found at who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with the applicable courses, credit earned, and grade received) to their online application at the time of filing in the Attachment section.

Yes, I have completed 30 semester units or 45 quarter units in an electronics field of concentration from an accredited college or trade school.

This statement does not apply to me.

08

In the text box below, indicate the specific course titles and units in electronics or related studies you are claiming in Question #6 or Question #7. List the school name and location, course titles, grades received, number of units (semester or quarter), and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying. Example:UCLA, Los Angeles, CAModern Communications Systems, B+, 6 quarter units, June 2017NOTE:Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination. If this statement does not apply to you, enter N/A

09

Requirement #2

I have completed a military electronics technician course of 24 weeks or longer:

Yes, I have completed a military electronics technician course of 24 weeks or longer.

This statement does not apply to me.

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In the text box below, indicate the branch of military, the military base, electronics technician course, and the dates of the duration of the course completed you are claiming as qualifying in Question #9:Example: