SENIOR WATER SERVICE WORKER Job at County of Los Angeles in Los Angeles

Position / Program Information

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works – Waterworks Division

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Exam Number: C7852L

Application Filing Period: Begins Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). The examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may be 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 service 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 safety of workers and the public; trains staff and monitors compliance with safety regulations and work practices; completes all applicable paperwork such as daily reports, 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, drill, dig and backfill trenches, and repair 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 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 26,001 pounds or more to and from work sites as needed.

Requirements

Selection Requirements

Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of water service facilities, one year of which must have been at the level of Los Angeles County's Class of 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 job‑related 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.

Driver License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. Applicants whose driving record shows four or more moving violations within the last two years will not be appointed. License verification will be conducted before appointment.

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 of Water Service Worker in the service of the County of Los Angeles is defined as: performs journey‑level 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 licenses are subject to be verified at the time of appointment.

Exam Content

This examination will consist of two parts:

1. 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. The written test is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
2. Part II – An interview covering training, experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position. 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 be added 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.

Application and Filing

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 the Selection 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.

Special Information

Prior to final appointment, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. Any false statement or omission of material fact may result in forfeiture of employment rights. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to felony convictions, certain crime‑related 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, at‑fault 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. Exceptionally, a limited number of positions may require conviction history. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, including factors such as evidence of rehabilitation, recency, and age at the time of the offense. ^* If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID‑19 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.

Contact Information

Department Contact Name: Annette Weaver

Department Contact Phone: (626) 458‑2141

Department Contact Email: PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458‑2141

Teletype Phone: (626) 282‑7829

California Relay Services: (800) 735‑2922

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non‑Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination 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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/

Testing 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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/

Fair 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 are 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 http://career‑pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations, the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf