Senior Water Service Worker
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Position/Program Information
- COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSTYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityThis announcement is being reposted to add COVID19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section.
EXAM NUMBER
C7852L
APPLICATION FILING PERIODBeginning Tuesday May 2 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may closed at any time without advanced notice. Essential Job Functions
- A Senior Water Service Worker is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: leads inspects and participates in the work of a field crew engaged in the installation maintenance and repair of services connections water mains meters fire hydrants water tanks and pumping plant equipment such as pumps and valves; oversees traffic control trench and shoring confined space and all other safety practices at work sites to ensure the safe and effective protection of workers and the public; trains staff and monitors compliance with safety regulations and work practices; completes all applicable paper work such as daily reports and work orders traffic control plans trench excavation check sheets meter exchange and installation sheets maintenance records and inspection notes and reports; performs water disinfecting sampling and testing; uses hydraulic pneumatic and hand tools to break pavement drills digs and backfills trenches and repairs pavement; makes connections to existing water mains such as fire hydrants valves pipelines and water service connections; cuts threads solders fits pipe and leads others in this work; investigates and resolves routine and complex customer concerns including shut off procedures and water quality complaints; responds to emergencies during normally scheduled time off and may work unscheduled shifts to meet emergency requirements; tests water meters in the field and makes minor adjustments and repairs; cleans water tanks pipes and pumping plant equipment; supervises the cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment; inspects maintains repairs and replaces disinfecting equipment; conducts technical inspections of water system improvements performed by private contractors; transports construction equipment to and from work sites; and drives vehicles or equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 26001 pounds or more to and from work sites as needed.
Requirements
- SELECTIONREQUIREMENTS
Five years ofexperience in the installation maintenance or repair of water service facilities one year of which must have been at the level of LosAngelesCountys Classof Water Service Worker*. Experience in plumbing steam fitting or industrial pipe fitting work may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver license is required to perform jobrelated essential functions.
A valid California Class A Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class.
A valid Water Treatment Operator Grade T1 Certificate and a valid Water System Distribution Operator Grade D3 Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services may be required for appointment to this position.
License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be subject to driving record verification before being appointed. Driver License must not be suspended restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.Appointees may be required to provide automobiles and drive them in the County Service at the rate of compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors.
The County is required to comply with the Federal regulations which require preemployment postaccident reasonable suspicion return to work followup and random urine drug and breath alcohol testing of employees who carry commercial driver licenses and who are assigned to drive certain vehicles.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class IV Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Experience at the level ofWater Service Worker in the service of theCounty of Los Angeles is defined as: performs journeylevel work in the installation maintenance and repair of water district systems and equipment.
Applicants MUST indicate the required license on the application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without indicating the required license may be rejected as incomplete.
All required certificates and licensesare subject to be verified at the time of appointment.
Some job positions in this classification may be required to perform functions where passing periodic specialized medical examinations is required by law such as for respirator use or confined space asbestos operations or pesticide application. Initial appointment and retention in such assignments may be contingent upon meeting such medical requirements. Additional Information
- EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of two parts:
Part I:A qualifying written test covering knowledge related to Water Quality Standard Requirements Water District Standards Specifications tools and equipment operation of water systems supervision and blueprint reading. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the written test in order to proceed to Part II of the examination. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: An interview covering training experience personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100 .
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Final results will be sent by U.S. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will beadded to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE 12 MONTHS.
Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: Before a final appointment is made to this position candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions certain jobrelated misdemeanor convictions certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g. 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years failure to appear atfault accidents and driving under the influence) illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.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.
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligibleregister for this examination will be used to fill avacancies in theDepartment of Public Works Waterworks Division.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theSelection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education include the names and addresses of schools attended titles of courses completed dates completed and number of credits earned. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates description of work performed and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process.
IMPORTANT NOTES- Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATIONat 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/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be DISQUALIFIED.
FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW
FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the greenApplybutton at the top right ofthis can also track the status of your application using this website.
We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the last day of filing.
Note: if you are unable to attach required documents you must fax them towithin fifteen 15 calendar days from filing. Please include your name exam number and exam title on the faxed documents.FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON
We must receive your completed application at the address below by 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the last day of filing.
Department of Public Works
Human Resources Division
900 South Fremont Avenue Lobby Floor
Alhambra CA
Phone No.:
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday ONLY between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name:Jenny Gomez
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
ADA Coordinator Phone:
Teletype Phone:
California Relay Services:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is 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 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.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
