City of Los Angeles
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 7625
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
ANNUAL SALARY
$148,018 to $216,421
NOTE:
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.
The Director of Communications Services directs, supervises, and coordinates the operations of a major division involved in the planning, design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of data, voice and video infrastructure or communications systems.
Four years of full-time paid experience at the level of Communications Engineer managing the design, installation, or maintenance of data, voice and video infrastructure, or communications systems for an agency with a minimum of 1,000 employees;
or Four years of full-time paid experience as a Senior Communications Electrician Supervisor with the City of Los Angeles. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire 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). To be at the level of a Communications Engineer requires a four-year degree and a minimum of two years of full-time paid experience after receiving a degree or an EIT. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree or EIT certificate. 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.
Applications must be received by
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 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; 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 random sampling of those qualified candidates. Examination Weight: Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory Interview . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of an on-line advisory essay and an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Innovation; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Resolves Conflict; Written Communication; Leadership; Strategic Planning; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Director of Communications Services. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration. The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Applicants invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Applicants will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay from
JANUARY 6, 2025 to JANUARY 13, 2025. Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 to FEBRUARY 21, 2025. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study. 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. 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. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. Seniority credit will be accrued at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year continuous classified City service in those classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates’ City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met. 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. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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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or Four years of full-time paid experience as a Senior Communications Electrician Supervisor with the City of Los Angeles. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire 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). To be at the level of a Communications Engineer requires a four-year degree and a minimum of two years of full-time paid experience after receiving a degree or an EIT. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree or EIT certificate. 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.
Applications must be received by
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 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; 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 random sampling of those qualified candidates. Examination Weight: Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory Interview . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of an on-line advisory essay and an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Innovation; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Resolves Conflict; Written Communication; Leadership; Strategic Planning; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Director of Communications Services. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration. The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Applicants invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Applicants will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay from
JANUARY 6, 2025 to JANUARY 13, 2025. Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 to FEBRUARY 21, 2025. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study. 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. 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. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. Seniority credit will be accrued at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year continuous classified City service in those classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates’ City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met. 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. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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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