Job Description
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$53,264 to $77,882
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $60,322 to $74,959; $63,830 to $79,302; $66,544 to $82,684.
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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 City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf .
A Duplicating Machine Operator operates offset process duplicating machines or direct process duplicating machines (digital high speed photocopiers with electronic front-ends), plate making, and post-press operations, such as binding, scoring, folding, collating, stitching, trimming and cutting.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
Completion of one course in operating an offset process duplicating machine or direct process duplicating machine (digital high speed photocopier with an electronic front-end) and six months of full-time paid experience in operating these machines; or One year of full-time paid experience in operating an offset process duplicating machine or direct process duplicating machine (digital high speed photocopier with an electronic front-end).
PROCESS NOTES
Applicants qualifying under Requirement #1 above must list in the Supplemental Questions section of the application the name of the school attended, the course title, date completed and the type(s) of offset or direct process duplicating machine(s) on which training was received.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 transcript (annotated with the course in operating an offset process duplicating machine or direct process duplicating machine, credits earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
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 special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointments to fill such positions.
Experience and training in the use of Multilith, Chief, A.B. Dick or equivalent offset process duplicating machines.
Applicants who wish to be considered for the above selective certification area(s) must respond to the selective certification question(s) located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Only those candidates who indicate they meet any of the above selective certification areas at the time of filing will be evaluated by an expert review panel. The expert review panel will determine if a candidate meets the selective certification criteria.
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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:
Filing Period 1: From Friday, April 21, 2023 to Thursday, May 11, 2023
Filing Period 2: To be Determined
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) 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 by a 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 Weights:
Technical Interview - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of a demonstration of job knowledge and an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by technical interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Safety Focus; Technology Application; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Follow Written Directions; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge; including knowledge of: parts and components of an offset printing machine and a high speed digital copier; paper weights and machine settings for printing or duplicating on appropriate stock; terms used in operating duplicating machines, small off-set printing machines, and high speed copying machines; computers and applications as they apply to duplicating, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite; variable data printing utilizing PrintShop Mail and Excel files; and other necessary skills, knowledge, 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 Duplicating Machine Operator.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the demonstration of job knowledge and evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by technical interview , which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the technical interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 to FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023.
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This examination is based on a validation study.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.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 .A final average score of 70% in the technical interview 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: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf .You may take the Duplicating Machine Operator technical interview only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Duplicating Machine Operator technical interview 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.
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 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.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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