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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
W6492A
When to Submit Your Application:
We are accepting applications beginning January 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) through February 04, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (PT).
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
No out-of-class experience or withhold will be accepted.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!- Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
- Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
- Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
- Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
- 5/40 Work Schedule
- Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
Who We Are:
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 million and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice.
The Opportunity:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Electro-Mechanic positions in the Maintenance and Operations Division. The Electro-Mechanic p erforms journey-level work in connection with the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment.
Positions allocable to this class report to an Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor and perform a broad range of operations including the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment. Incumbents are required to bend, stoop, lift, climb and carry moderately heavy equipment, work in small, dimly lit and wet confined spaces, and may be required to wear personal protective equipment, including self contained breathing devices which may require a person to be clean shaven in the face seal area of the device. Positions assigned to this class are required to drive a County vehicle to and from work sites.
Essential Job Functions
Performs field and shop maintenance and repair work on electric time clocks, testing circuits, control boards and switch boxes.
Installs or relocates electronic and electrical control mechanisms.
Pulls cable, makes splices and other electrical connections.
Tests equipment and control devices and makes timing adjustments as required.
Wires and installs various testing circuits and control board, using electrical blueprints.
Modifies equipment to facilitate maintenance or for specific users.
Tests, repairs, and rewires power and control circuits.
Uses instruments such as ammeters, volt-ohmmeters and oscilloscopes in testing and servicing equipment.
Performs minor and major mechanical work on engines used to drive generators and pumps.
Maintains work and supply records.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Supervises helpers and sub-journey-level positions.
Drives vehicles to and from work sites that may include combination truck units with trailers of 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or greater.
Wires, installs, and modifies control circuits used to control the engine portion of a motor/generator set.
Performs overhaul and maintenance work on diesel engines used to drive generators and pumps.
Repairs and performs field maintenance on motors of all sizes.
Installs and performs field and shop maintenance and repair work on County and standalone generators, recording, and telemetering devices.
Requirements
TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties and PROVIDE documentation for specified courses related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Requirements to Qualify: Completion of a recognized electrical mechanic apprentice training program* of at least three years duration -OR- Four years' electrical and mechanical experience in the installation and repair of heavy-duty power-driven engines, mechanical equipment and electrical equipment such as found in diesel, gasoline, propane and natural gas generating plants.
** Special Requirement Information:
* Apprenticeship training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education.
In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from the end of the filing period. If emailing, please submit documentation to CMorales2@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name (Electro-Mechanic), and the exam number (W6492A ) . We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**Experience must clearly describe experience in maintenance and overhaul of diesel and gasoline powered engines used to drive generators, pumps, or other type of equipment and in troubleshooting and repairing engines, generators and electrical systems.
License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class.
Physical Expectations: 4 - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of current and emerging technology in connection with the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience in the maintenance and overhaul of propane and natural gas-powered engines. • Experience in providing emergency or disaster-related mechanical, electrical and generator services.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of A/C and D/C electrical generating equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours.
• Experience operating a personal computer using Microsoft Word and Excel to create reports.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes a structured oral interview covering training, experience, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted at 100%.
The passing score for the assessment is 70%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates on the Eligible List.
Note: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add CMorales2 @isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible List in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible List do not guarantee an offer of employment.
Special Information:
Shift - 5/40 work schedule. Appointees may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
How to Apply:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.
Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
Fair Chance Initiative:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.Have questions about anything listed above?
Contact us:
Exam Number: W6492A
Department Contact Name: Christina Morales
Department Contact Phone: (323) 443-8871
Department Contact Email: CMorales2@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932 or (323) 267-2013
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ]
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Closing Date/Time: 2/4/2025 5:30 PM Pacific -
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