Electrical Test Technician (7512) (A1)
Electrical Test Technician (7512) (A1)
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DUTIES
- ANNUAL SALARY
$88322 to $113566; $95526 to $118661; $101581 to $126177
NOTES:- 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 Electrical Test Technician receives intensive classroom and onthejob instruction and training. The trainee is supervised by an Electrical Test Technician Supervisor and works as a trainee assisting journeylevel Electrical Test Technicians in the performance of diagnostic tests calibration repair maintenance and adjustments on: high and low voltage electrical circuits equipment and related material; meters smartgrid systems conventional and renewable generation resources control circuits instruments relays and related equipment and materials; new locations; and performs related duties. A journeylevel Electrical Test Technician: performs routine calibration tests of meters; performs routine electrical tests of material; assists in testing more complex electric instruments and equipment; tests electric meters control and protective relays instruments transformers and other equipment and materials; performs cathodic protection in underground and overhead structures; performs infrared inspection of high voltage overhead distribution systems; and builds and tests circuit boards removes or replaces components and tests communication levels in regard to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Journeylevel Electrical Test Technicians may occasionally direct a group of employees engaged in field or laboratory electrical testing; perform the more difficult and advanced functions of electrical testing; and perform related duties.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
- Six months of fulltime paid experience and current employment as a helper or trainee for a utility performing work on equipment and circuits construction and maintenance; or
- Completion of eight months in the Utility PreCraft Trainee training program sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power performing electrical work on equipment and circuits in excess of 120 volts in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or
- Successful completion of three semester units or four quarter units from an accredited college university or trade school in physics chemistry electricity or electronics; or
- Successful completion of the PreElectrical Craft Helper training course presented by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College; 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.
- Applicants filing under Requirement #2 who lack two months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
- Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must submit a copy of their City of Los Angeles Verification of Work Experience (VWE) form with the required signatures verifying their experience performing electrical work on high and low voltage equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. The 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 indication 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.
- Applicants filing under Requirement #3 must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
- Applicants filing under Requirement #4 must submit a copy of their Electrical Craft Helper certificate of completion at the time of filing. The 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 applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted 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 and their applications will not be processed.
- Appointments will be made to temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissions for a maximum duration of three years. An Electrical Test Technician in a trainee position must successfully complete a threeyear intensive onthejob and classroom training program to qualify for promotion to journeylevel.
- 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 #5 must submit at the time of filing their application a copy of their DD214 or military identification indicating an End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months of 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 copy at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application WILL NOT be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
- A valid Class C drivers license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire 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.
- Employees who work in and around DOTregulated natural gas/petroleum oil pipelines are subject to Federal DOT testing protocols under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (49 CFR Part 199 Drug and Alcohol Testing) and must pass a preemployment drug and alcohol test under the DOT protocol.
- 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 completing the examination process will 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 transcripts (annotated with physics chemistry electricity or electronics courses credit earned and grade received) to their online application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted online on the dates listed in the Application Deadline section of this bulletin. 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 will only be accepted online on the dates listed below:
Filing Period 1: Friday January 24 2025 to Thursday February 6 2025
Filing Period 2: Friday May 2 2025 to Thursday May 15 2025
The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added as needed at a later date. For administrative purposes filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the Application Deadline section of this bulletin.
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. Applicants not selected to be tested may reapply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that periods selection process.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weights:
MultipleChoice Test:Qualifying
Performance Test: 100%
The examination will consist of a qualifying multiplechoice test and a weighted performance test. The qualifying multiplechoice test will be administered and proctored online and the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Analytical Ability; Electrical Understanding; Interpersonal Skills; Safety Focus including safety procedures and practices as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) when working with or around energized equipment and/or on ladders; Equipment Operation including operation of electrical and electronic equipment such as electric meters power transformers and generators; Job Knowledge including knowledge of: equipment and methods used to troubleshoot and/or test the functionality of electrical meters relays devices instruments and equipment; professional standards related to electrical and electronic testing; hand and power tools used to calibrate adjust and repair electrical equipment systems and devices; and other necessary skills knowledge and abilities.
The qualifying multiplechoice test will be proctored and administered online during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the qualifying 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 qualifying multiplechoice test online. Candidates who do not complete and submit the qualifying multiplechoice test online using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.
For candidates who apply between Friday January 24 2025 and Thursday February 6 2025 it is anticipated that the online multiplechoice test will be administered between Tuesday April 1 2025 and Monday April 7 2025.
For candidates who apply between Friday May 2 2025 and Thursday May 15 2025 it is anticipated that the online multiplechoice test will be administered between Tuesday July 8 2025 and Monday July 14 2025.
FAQs for online testing are available at Due to COVID19 and social distancing requirements only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiplechoice test onsite at a City facility.
Passing Score for the Qualifying MultipleChoice Test
The passing score for the qualifying multiplechoice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiplechoice 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 multiplechoice test may be set at above or below 70%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiplechoice test in order to be scheduled for the performance test.
The examination score will be based entirely on the performance test. In the performance test the following competencies may be evaluated: Electrical Understanding; Physical Capability; Safety Focus including safety procedures and practices as required by CalOSHA when working with or around energized equipment and/or on ladders; Job Knowledge including knowledge of equipment and methods used to troubleshoot and/or test the functionality of electrical meters relays devices instruments and equipment; Equipment Operation including operation of electrical and electronic equipment such as watthour meters power circuit breakers and instrument transformers; and other necessary skills knowledge and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Electrical Test Technician.NOTICE:
Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID19. Candidates will receive an email from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed.
NOTES:
- 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.
- Based on City policy before being hired in one of these positions you may be required to undergo a drug and alcoholscreening test.
- You may take the Electrical Test Technician multiplechoice test only once every 365 days under this bulletin. If you have taken the Electrical Test Technician qualifying multiplechoice test within the last 12 months you may not file for this examination at this time.
- Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.
- Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.
- A final average score of 70% or higher in the performance portion of the examination is required to be placed on 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 BASISThe 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
