Electric Meter Setter 3822
Electric Meter Setter 3822
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$ 98908 - 115884
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DUTIES
- ANNUAL SALARY
$98908 to $104420 and $115884 (flatrated)
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Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
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.
For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP go to entrylevel Electric Meter Setter works as a trainee under close supervision assisting journeylevel Electric Meter Setters in the performance of their duties. Trainees receive extensive classroom training as well as onthejob training. A journeylevel Electric Meter Setter installs changes and removes a large variety of electric meters and metering equipment on the premises of industrial commercial and domestic consumers and performs related work.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
One year of fulltime paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power assisting in the performance of work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or
One year of fulltime paid experience as a Utility PreCraft Trainee (UPCT) with the LADWP performing duties as a helper in an electrical trade assisting in the performance of work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or
One year of fulltime paid experience as a helper in an electrical trade assisting in the performance of work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or
- Six months of fulltime experience performing electrical work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems while in the United States Armed Forces.
For applicants filing under Requirement #1 or #2 successful completion of the LADWP approved Hayden or Delmars electricity course(s) may be substituted for six months of fulltime paid experience.
PROCESS NOTES
All entrylevel positions in this class are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. An Electric Meter Setter must successfully complete an extensive onthejob and classroom training program within eighteen months in order to receive an appointment to a regular Electric Meter Setter position.
Applicants filing under Requirement #1 or # 2 wishing to substitute completion of the LADWP approved Hayden or Delmars electricity course(s) for experience lacking must submit a certificate of completion at the time of filing. A copy of the certificate of completion at the time of filing. A copy of the certificate must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted it will not be available to the City and the applicant WILL NOT be credited with submitting it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination.
Applicants filing under Requirement #1 or #2 who lack two months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or #3 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a Verification of Work Experience (VWE) form with the required signatures verifying their experience as a helper in an electrical trade. The VWE form must indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work.This form may be obtained online at Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their online application at the time of filing or will have seven 7 calendar days from the online submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form including the required signatures to.The subject line of your email must include the exam title your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your email you must also include your first and last name last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination; however they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance. Proof of military service and satisfactory performance must be provided prior to appointment.
Applicants filing under Requirement #4 must submit at the time of filing their application a copy of their DD214 or a copy of their military identification indicating an End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the online 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 DD214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination.
A valid Class C drivers license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required within 30 days of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or atfault accidents or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted online.When you are viewing the online job bulletin of your choice simply scroll to the top of the page and select the Apply icon.Online job bulletins are also available at are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received byTHURSDAY APRIL 10 2025.
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 Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2 Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a parttime or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3 Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs by qualifications review or in the order that applications were received. 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight: MultipleChoice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiplechoice test administered and proctored online. In the online multiplechoice test the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics Attention to Detail Self Management Safety Focus including: principles and regulations such as government regulations and procedures for working near energized lines or equipment; safety rules pertaining to the maintenance of a debris and clutterfree workplace and the use of protective clothing and equipment; elementary mechanics sufficient to perform safely and correctly such tasks as handling and placing equipment or materials with regard to balance and stability; first aid and emergency procedures sufficient to begin resuscitation in case of electric shock or to take immediate action to prevent further harm in case of other injury; drivers safety rules in order to operate vans or small trucks to transport necessary equipment and materials to various worksites and locations;Job Knowledge including the knowledge of: the different types of single phase electric meters sufficient to install remove replace and read them correctly; different types of conduit cables and wiring needed for meters and associated equipment sufficient to install remove and replace meters correctly; basic electrical theory sufficient to perform the task of computing relationships in A.C. and D.C. circuits pertaining to voltage current and watts including Ohms Law; basic electric service requirements sufficient to install remove and replace single phase meter installation EV chargers and pedestals; use of tools related to installation of meters and related equipment such as hydraulic presses cutters meters and testing using multimeters and A.C./D.C. current clamp probes; and other necessary knowledge skills and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to clicking on Competencies under Electric Meter Setter.
The multiplechoice test will be proctored and administered online during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the online multiplechoice 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 email from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiplechoice test online. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiplechoice test will be administered between TUESDAY JUNE 3 2025 AND MONDAY JUNE 9 2025. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote multiplechoice test online using a computer by the specified date and time stated on the notice they receive will not be considered further in this examination. For detailed information regarding the process for completing the multiplechoice test online visit for online testing is available at Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiplechoice test onsite at a City facility.
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This examination is based on a validation study.
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 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.
A final average score of 70 is required to be placed on the eligible list.
In conjunction with Civil Service Rules applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However if open candidates receive a higher score without military credits than the highest available promotional candidate after adding seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service the Civil Service Commission upon request of the appointing authority may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
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.
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 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 BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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