ANNUAL SALARY

$129,852 to $161,339; $147,830 to $183,681; $159,773 to $198,506; $184,203 to $228,844; $194,392 to $241,518; and $219,908 to $273,214

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 Utility Administrator plans, directs, organizes and coordinates work and resources; directs professional, technical, and clerical personnel in performing a wide range of administrative, financial, budgetary, personnel, labor relations and staff support activities ranging from the section to the departmental level in the Department of Water and Power; may personally perform, or perform through subordinate supervisors, the more difficult and complex work; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

Two years of full-time paid experience as a Management Analyst or in a class at that level which provides professional experience in budget formulation and control, financial administration, administrative analysis of departmental programs, human resources/personnel administration, or contract administration.

1. Applicants 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.
2. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional”, non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree.
3. 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
4. Applicants completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
5. 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/promotionaljobs for Promotional Examinations.

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Examination Weights:

Multiple-Choice Test: Qualifying

Essay: Advisory

Interview: 100%

The examination will consist of an advisory essay, qualifying multiple-choice test, and an interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered and proctored on-line, and the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) organizational structure; the structure and function of City government; research methods; LADWP budget formulation, analysis, and implementation techniques; methods and procedures used to purchase, account for, and control supplies, materials, and equipment inventory; LADWP requirements for contracting, including RFP’s/ RFQ’s (Request for Proposals/Request for Qualifications), M/WBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise), vendor evaluation and selection, and contract administration; the City’s personnel classification system; the City’s personnel selection system; the purposes and processes for conducting job analyses; the Annual Personnel Resolution as they apply to position control, the hiring process, and cost control; and other necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Prior to the qualifying multiple-choice test, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the work of a Utility Administrator employed by the City of Los Angeles. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview panel for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidates’ qualifications. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the qualifying multiple-choice test 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 a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet 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. Candidates 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. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay between MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 and MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.

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 held between MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024 and MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time as instructed 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 . Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the qualifying multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

Passing Score for the Multiple-Choice Test

The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set either at, above or below 70%.

Candidates must complete the advisory essay and achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test in order to be invited to the interview. Candidates will be notified later by email of the date, time and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.

The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Self Management; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge; and other 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 Utility Administrator.

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. 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 if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
5. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each candidate.
6. A final average score of 70% on the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL BASIS