AUTO PAINTER

Salary: $97,342.00 - $105,318.00 AnnuallyLocation : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CAJob Type: FULL-TIMEJob Number: 3721 OP 2024/11/08Department: ALL DEPARTMENTSOpening Date: 11/08/2024Closing Date: 11/21/2024 11:59 PM PacificDUTIESANNUAL SALARY $97,342 (flat-rated) and $105,318 (flat-rated)The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $76,796 to $95,421NOTES:For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdfThe current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positionsAn Auto Painter prepares metal and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting; uses spray guns to apply paints, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an auto painter; orSixyears of full-time paid experience in auto painting.PROCESS NOTESApplicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience is met.Some positions may require a valid California Class B (or A) driver's license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles, prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their 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)Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit a copy of their apprenticeship certificate. Applicants must attach a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate to the online application at the time of filing. 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 the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the Apprentice 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 #2 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience in the areas noted above. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf. Applicants may attach the completed VWE 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 the required signatures to: per.appdocs@lacity.org. The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In 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. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE 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 page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.NOTE:Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications must be received by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024.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. SELECTION PROCESSExamination Weight: Technical Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%The examination will consist entirely of a demonstration of job knowledge and an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by technical interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Attention to Detail; Self-Management; Physical Capability; Interpersonal Skills; Follow Oral Directions; Safety Focus, including the knowledge of: safety equipment such as respirators, gloves, and goggles; Air Quality Management District Rule 1151 sufficient for compliance purposes while working on painting jobs; State and Federal CAL/OSHA safety rules sufficient to work on painting jobs in a safe manner; and Job Knowledge, including the knowledge of: power driven tools; hand tools; grit sandpaper grades; water based paints; proper surface preparation processes and techniques; masking procedures to prevent paint overspray; proper set up, operation, and maintenance of various paint application equipment such as high volume low-pressure (HVLP) spray guns; color theory sufficient to mix and match paint color; paint booths sufficient to operate and maintain; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Auto Painter.Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which will be held in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of JANUARY 20, 2025 through JANUARY 31, 2025.NOTES:This examination is based on a validation study.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.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 http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.Applications 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.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 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.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.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. 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 ANINTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFor additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocessThere are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:01 To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:-Working E-mail address -Telephone Number -Official social security numberI UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination. 02 I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history. I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest. 03 I am currently: A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment. An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status. An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status. A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position. A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis. On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles. Not employed with the City of Los Angeles. 04 REQUIREMENT #1:I have completed a recognized apprenticeship as an auto painter: Yes No 05 REQUIREMENT #1:Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit a copy of their apprenticeship certificate. Applicants must attach a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate to the online application at the time of filing. 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 the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the Apprentice Certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination. I understand the information provided above and that I must attach copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate to the online application at the time of filing if I am applying under Requirement #1. 06 REQUIREMENT #2:I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in auto painting:NOTE: You must provide a detailed description of the experience in the Work Experience section of this application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification. Beetween 1 month and 65 months Between 66 months and 71 months 72 months or more NONE OF THE ABOVE 07 REQUIREMNT #2: Applicants using CITY OF LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCEApplicants filing under Requirement #2 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience in the areas noted above. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf. Applicants may attach the completed VWE 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 the required signatures to: per.appdocs@lacity.org. The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In 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. I understand the information provided above and that if I am using City of Los Angeles experience I must submit a VWE form. 08 IMPORTANT NOTE:I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission. Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest. Required Question