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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C3482S-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FILING PERIOD
Applications may be submitted online starting Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, November 4, 2024.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Electrical Engineering Assistant vacancy related to the homelessness crisis.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Electrical Engineering Assistant.
Essential Job Functions- Performs design detailing, drafting, and calculations for electrical projects such as power and lighting installations, control systems, or underground and overhead high voltage distribution systems utilizing commonly used software applications and specialized engineering software applications such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
- Assists in the design of portions of electrical and electronic systems or smaller systems using CADD.
- Assists in the planning, design and installation of communication systems by preparing circuit designs and calculations and inspects such installations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Reviews less complex electrical plans and calculations for County or private construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and sound engineering principles.
- Transfers or reviews the transfer of as-built notations from construction drawings to produce record drawings.
- Assists in performing computations involved in drafting and minor design.
- Compiles data for plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Assists in the review of shop drawings and in field follow-ups and inspections of equipment during fabrication and installation.
- Assists with the performance of field inspections and surveys of existing electrical facilities to ensure conformity with electrical codes and industry standards and assists in the preparation of reports detailing field conditions.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
A bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an electrical engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, you must include a legible copy of the diploma, transcripts, or letter from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within five (5) business days of filing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment. (Accreditation Information ).Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (AICE). A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst
If you are unable to attach required documents, please e-mail pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing. Include your name, exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.
WITHHOLD:
No withhold will be accepted for this examination.Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
LICENSE :
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Membership in professional organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and other nationally recognized organizations is encouraged.
PHYSICAL CLASS :
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved
Additional Information
EXAM CONTENT :
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate the candidate's performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
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 . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and 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, and description of work performed. 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.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Applications will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.
You 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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
SPECIAL INFORMATION :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.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD :
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
Please click HERE for additional employment information.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Kimberly Munoz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
For detailed information, please click here
Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
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