• Job Description

  Req#: 4726377
  ANNUAL SALARY
  $75,209 to $93,438; $104,379 (flat-rated); $108,659 (flat-rated); and $87,445 to $108,659
  
  
  NOTES :
  1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
  2. 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.
  3. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf .
  A Steam Plant Assistant assists in either operating, maintaining, or repairing steam electric generating plant equipment, including mechanical, electrical control and instrumentation, or auxiliary equipment.
  
  
  
  SPECIAL INFORMATION
  1. All entry-level positions have been designated as temporary training positions in accordance with Civil Service Rule 5.30. A Steam Plant Assistant must successfully complete a four-year intensive on-the-job and classroom training program in order to receive an appointment to a regular Steam Plant Assistant position.
  2. A Steam Plant Assistant receives intensive on-the-job training as well as formalized training outside of working hours.
  3. A Steam Plant Assistant is subject to working nights, holidays and weekends on a rotating shift basis at various work locations throughout the City's power system.
  4. The relaying of instructions and complex technological information over the telephone and in person, in normal situations and under emergency conditions, requires that candidates be able to communicate orally in English in a clear and understandable manner.
  5. See the corresponding “Job Preview” for additional information regarding the duties of a Steam Plant Assistant in a trainee and/or regular position. The Job Preview is available on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/5622preview.pdf.
  
  
  1. Completion of at least eight months in the Utility Pre-Craft Trainee training program sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP); or
  2. Successful completion of three semester units or four quarter units from an accredited college or university or trade school in physics, chemistry, electricity, or electronics; or
  3. Successful completion of one year of high school level course work in physics, chemistry, electricity, or electronics; or
  4. One year of full-time paid experience in electrical or mechanical work involving the operation, maintenance, or repair of large machinery as found in an engine room on board a ship or in an electric generating plant, or electrical generating and distribution
     equipment such as found in an electric generating plant or receiving and distribution stations, or electrical distribution systems, including those of major industrial facilities such as oil refineries, chemical plants, or water treatment plants; or
  5. Certificate of completion of the Introduction to Electricity course offered through the TWI/LATTC (Transportation Workforce Institute/Los Angeles Trade Technical College) sponsored by the Department of Water and Power; or
  6. Certificate of completion of the Del Mar Electricity Course sponsored by the Department of Water and Power; or
  7. Certificate of completion of the Hayden Electricity Course sponsored by the Department of Water and Power.
  PROCESS NOTES
  1. Applicants filing under Requirement #1 who lack two months or less of the required training and experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until completion of at least eight months in the Utility Pre-Craft Trainee training program, as indicated in Requirement #1.
  2. Applicants filing under Requirement #2, and #3 must list the course name(s), completion date(s), name of the institution attended, and number of units in the Supplemental Question section on the City application.
  3. Applicants filing under Requirement #4 who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
  4. Applicants filing under Requirement #5, #6 and #7 must submit their certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
  5. Candidates who successfully pass the multiple-choice test must be made aware that CAL/OSHA and Department of Water and Power Safety Regulations require that Steam Plant Assistant candidates MUST complete a medical examination administered by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Medical Office and must be physically capable of handling personal protective equipment, such as respiratory equipment. After selected candidates complete
  6. Normal depth perception and color vision is required.
  7. A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire 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).
  8. 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 qualifying coursework to their on line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
  9. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf.
  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 must be received by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024.
  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:
  
  
  Multiple-Choice Test: 100%
  The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Analytical Ability; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Follow Written Directions; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles and symbols used in chemistry; hazardous materials and the methods used and/or precautions taken when working with or around them; symbols and diagrams used in steam plant operations; functions and proper use of tools and equipment used to operate, maintain, and/or repair steam electric generating plant equipment; basic principles of heat transfer; Electrical Understanding, including knowledge of: proper electrical grounding procedures; the effect of electricity on the body; operation principles of electrical transformers; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Steam Plant Assistant.
  The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 AND MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple- choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.
  FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html .
  
  
  NOTES :
  1. This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
  2. You may take the Steam Plant Assistant examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Steam Plant Assistant examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.
     
  3. 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 in this bulletin.
     
  4. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
     
  5. 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 .
  6. Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
  7. 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.
  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
  
  

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