SIGN PAINTER

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

W6976E
When to Submit Your Application:
We are accepting applications beginning December 19, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No out-of-class experience or withhold will be accepted.

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• 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 schedule
• Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year

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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 an experienced and qualified candidate to fill a Sign Painter position in the Facilities Management Division. The candidate must possess strong working knowledge of graphic design software and applications, plotters, and other computerized graphic design equipment to produce signs, banners, stencils, patterns, decals, acrylic cut-outs, and other customized signage.

Essential Job Functions

Designs, paints, and lays signs and posters using graphic design software and plotters.

Does all types and styles of lettering by hand including shaded lettering and the use of gold, silver and aluminum leaf.

Prepares all types of surfaces for sign painting including wood, metal, glass, concrete and stucco.

Matches colors and mixes paints and other materials used.

Cuts stencils and uses them in the reproduction of signs.

Fabricates signs by cutting letters and symbols out of reflective material or precut letters and placing self-adhesive sheeting onto aluminum blanks and laminating the completed signs.

Estimates the amount of materials required, and maintains work records including computerized work measurement and accounting systems.

Performs work in a shop or in the field.

Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.

Makes signs and posters by the silk screen process as needed.

Removes/abates lead paint as needed.

Works from swinging stage to paint signs on sides of buildings as needed.

Supervises subordinate workers involved in sign-making and other painting duties as needed.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
Completion of a recognized sign painting apprentice training program* of at least five years duration -OR- Six years of sign painting experience including the preparation of surfaces, design, layout, and gold or silver leaf lettering, one year of which must have been at the journey-level**.

Special Requirement Information:
*In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application (if applicable). Please submit documentation to IRadillo@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. 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 Postsecondary, and Vocational Education.

**Journey-level experience is defined as having fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and needing little to no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedures to carry out work.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching them to your application or sending them to the exam analyst.

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 their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before the 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.

Physical Expectations:
3 - Moderate. This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Other Requirements:
Vision: Keen color perception.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:
First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes a structured oral interview assessing knowledge and skills in the field, knowledge of computer design software and associated equipment, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and oral communication skills weighted at 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates on the Eligible Register.

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 IRadillo @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 Register 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 Register do not guarantee an offer of employment.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
Special Information:
Shift - 5/40 work schedule. Appointees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

How to Apply:
Applications must be filed online only. 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 .

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 RECISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum 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. Plan to submit your online application by the last day of filing 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.Many important 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 IRadillo@isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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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: W6976E
Department Contact Name: Irma Radillo
Department Contact Phone: (323) 305-9153
Department Contact Email : IRadillo@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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