• Job Description

  Req#: 4209097
  ANNUAL SALARY
  $51,970 to $75,982
  
  
  NOTES :
  1. 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.

  2. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
  
  
  An Equine Keeper cares for horses assigned to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mounted Unit; observes and reports on equine behavior, conditions of illness, and other signs reflecting the animals’ well being; dispenses medication and performs treatment at the direction of the Veterinarian, head Equine Keeper, or Facility Supervisor; maintains and repairs all equestrian tack plus equipment used for facility maintenance; maintains and keeps the facility grounds and transport units in an aesthetically pleasing manner; cleans and maintains separate horse stalls; prepares and or dispenses feed and dietary supplements; may supervise or act as a head worker to staff involved in the above work providing direction and guidance; and perform other related duties.
  
  
  NOTE :
  As part of the duties described above, employees will also be required to perform many physically demanding tasks on a daily basis including: clean and disinfect horse stalls, horse feeders, lunch rooms and rest rooms, and maintain the barn; assist in loading, unloading, and transporting horses; enter enclosures of unpredictable animals weighing 1000 – 1500 pounds to clean stalls and remove injured horses; collect and dispose of waste; and clean equestrian tack.
  1. One year of full-time paid experience in the care and maintenance of an equine facility: or

  2. One year of full-time paid experience in the care, maintenance or handling of animals.
  
  PROCESS NOTE
  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).
  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
  
  Applications must be received by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023.
  
  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.
  Examination Weight:
  
  
  Essay - Advisory
  Interview - 100%
  
  
  The examination will consist of an on-line advisory essay and an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Learning Ability; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: effective equine keeping safety principles and practices, and the specific hazards associated while handling and working with large animals; Physical Capability; Teamwork; Flexibility; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: common ailments, diseases, and injuries for equines; equine handling and care techniques; standards and regulations related to equine housing; equine care maintenance products and their proper application; and other knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
  
  Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Equine Keeper.
  
  
  Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Equine Keeper. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which an applicant is required to provide an answer. Please note that applicants must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process.
  
  
  The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Applicants invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Applicants will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay between NOVEMBER 6, 2023 and NOVEMBER 13, 2023 . Applicants who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. Applicants who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.
  
  
  Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that the interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 4, 2023 TO DECEMBER 15, 2023.
  
  
  NOTES :
  1. This examination is based on a validation study.

  2. 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 .

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

  4. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

  5. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates’ City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.

  6. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 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.

  7. 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 .
  
  
  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.
  
  
  AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html

• About the company

  4th-generation Angeleno, Public Servant

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