Protective Coating Worker 3463

$117763 (Flat-rated)

NOTES:

1. The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

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REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current employment with the City of Los Angeles;and

2. Six months of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles applying multi-part epoxies and cement mortar coatings and linings on and in steel pipe.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants must submit a Verification of Work Experience (VWE) form. The VWE form must indicate the percentage of time performing the work that is claimed as qualifying experience. This form may be obtained on-line at may attach the completed form to their on-line application at the time of filing or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form including required signatures to. The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title your name and indicate it is a the body of your e-mail 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.

2. Successful candidates will be required to use personal protective equipment such as respirators fall protection harnesses and any other safety items required by CAL-OSHA. The successful candidate must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear some cases a level 4 respiratory clearance may be required to safely perform the duties of a Protective Coating Worker.

3. As a condition of employment a valid Class C drivers license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV 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 or DWI in any state of jurisdiction. Note of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.

4. For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of filing.

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 pageand select the Apply icon.On-line job bulletins are also available at are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received byTHURSDAY FEBRUARY 26 2026.

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 part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) 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: Interview - 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by the interview the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Self-Management; Results Orientation; Teamwork; Follows Oral Directions; Follows Written Directions; Safety Focus including knowledge of: Department of Water and Power safety rules and general safety principles and practices related to the application of protective coatings; Job Knowledge including knowledge of: methods and equipment used in the preparation and application of protective coatings to metal concrete and other surfaces; proper mixtures and temperatures of coatings for application for pipelining and pipecoating; types of respirators; confined space entry procedures; and other necessary knowledge and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to clicking on Competencies under Protective Coating Worker.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date time and location of the interview which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period ofMONDAYAPRIL 20 2026 and FRIDAY MAY 1 2026.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study.

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 are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated in this bulletin.

3. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

4. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.

5. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However if open competitive candidates receive a higher score without military credits than the highest available promotional candidate after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service the Civil Service Commission upon request of the appointing authority may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.

6. 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 BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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.

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