City of Los Angeles, CA
SIGNAL SYSTEMS ELECTRICIAN
City of Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Salary: $108,993.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 3819 OP 2024/07/05 C
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 07/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$108,993 (flat rated)
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.
A Signal Systems Electrician performs skilled technical work and may act as a lead for and work with a signal construction or signal systems crew installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
PROCESS NOTES
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
A valid state certified Crane Operator Certification.
NOTE:
The copy of the certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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
NOTE:
Applicants 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 on-line on the dates listed below:
From FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 to THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024
From FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 to THURSDAY, JULY 24, 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 weighted multiple-choice test 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. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight:
Multiple-Choice Test - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Equipment Operation; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Electrical Understanding, including knowledge of: electrical principles and concepts such as Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Law; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: traffic control and safety standards for pedestrian and vehicular traffic as required by the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH); safety procedures and equipment required when working with or around medium and high voltage electrical equipment; ladder safety requirements as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: specifications and standards related to wiring, grounding, loop installation, pole use, and mounting of signal heads as required by the Standard Specification for Public Works Construction Manual and Special Provisions and Standard Drawings for Installation and Modification of Traffic Signals; the standards and requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) including wiring color codes, wire sizes, and types of connectors, cables, and conductors used in signal work; hand, power, and pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and boom accessories used to install, construct, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment; tools and methods used for splicing wires; the functions and proper installation of peripheral devices such as loop sensors, AC/DC isolators, and railroad and bus preemption modules; digital data interconnect systems including the Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) system and the operation, design, and function of modems, data scopes, conditioned data lines, transmission impairment measurement sets, and bit error rate test sets; types, uses, and functions of electrical test equipment; the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) symbols, standards, and terminology for traffic signal devices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Signal Systems Electrician.
The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice 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 e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.
For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 and THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024.
For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 and THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.
FAQs for on-line testing are available at Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.
NOTES:
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 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.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
There 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 number
I 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 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.
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I am currently:
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Requirement 1I have successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, which provides experience OR training in electrical or electronic control work.
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According to Process Note 1 of the Signal Systems Electrician bulletin, applicants filing under Requirement #1 must attach a copy of their Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. A copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.
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Requirement 2I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Signal Systems Electrician with the City of Los Angeles.
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Requirement 2I have the following amount of full-time paid experience performing electrical OR electronics control work.
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Describe, in detail, your experience in performing electrical or electronics control work in the textbox below. Be sure to indicate the employer and dates of employment performing electrical or electronics control work.If this does not apply to you, type "NA".
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Requirement #2 & #3I possess either 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in electrical or electronic technology from an accredited college or trade school.
Examples of qualifying courses are provided below:
-Basic Electrical and Electronics Theory
-Solid State Devices and Circuitry
-Digital Electronics
-Microprocessors and Microcomputers
10
According to Process Note 2 (Requirement #2 or #3) of the Signal Systems Electrician bulletin, applicants filing using their education must list the following educational information in the Supplemental Questions Section of their on-line application.
-School name and location
-Course titles-Number of semester or quarter units (for each course)
-Completion dates (of each individual course)
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.
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Requirement #2 & #3Provide the following educational information for each qualifying course below.
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 http://per.lacity.org/accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
-School name and location
-Course titles
-Number of semester or quarter units (for each course)
-Completion dates (of each individual course)
If this does not apply to you, type "NA".
12
Substitution for Requirement #2 & #3I have successfully completed a military electrician or electronics course of 24 weeks or longer.
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Requirement 3I possess the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles.
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Requirement 4I have completed the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program
15
Requirement 4I have the following amount of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems
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Requirement 5 I possess a valid State of California Electrician Certification
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Requirement 6I have successfully completed the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level III.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONIn accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.I have a valid state certified Crane Operator Certification.NOTE:The copy of the Crane Operator certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification.
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IMPORTANT NOTEI 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.
Required Question
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 3819 OP 2024/07/05 C
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 07/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$108,993 (flat rated)
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.
A Signal Systems Electrician performs skilled technical work and may act as a lead for and work with a signal construction or signal systems crew installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, which provides experience or training in electrical or electronic control work; or
- Two years of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Signal Systems Electrician with the City of Los Angeles or two years of full-time paid experience performing electrical or electronics control work. Both require 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in electrical or electronic technology, such as Basic Electrical and Electronics Theory, Solid State Devices and Circuitry, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessors and Microcomputers from an accredited college or trade school; or
- Four years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles and completion of the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2.
- Completion of the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program and one year of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems; or
- Possession of a valid State of California Electrician Certification; or
- Successful completion of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level III.
PROCESS NOTES
- Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must attach a copy of their Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. A copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.
- Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #3 must list the school name and location, course titles, number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the on-line 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.
- A valid California driver's license is required at the time of 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 amajor moving violation (such as DUI).
- A valid California Class B driver's license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to the completion of the six month probationary period. Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.
- A Rubber Tired Tractor B Operator's license and a Hydrocrane Operator's license may be required for some positions. Prior to appointment to these positions, candidates must submit the appropriate licenses and a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.
- 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
- Candidates completing the examination process may 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 the qualifying coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
A valid state certified Crane Operator Certification.
NOTE:
The copy of the certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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
NOTE:
Applicants 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 on-line on the dates listed below:
From FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 to THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024
From FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 to THURSDAY, JULY 24, 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 weighted multiple-choice test 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. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight:
Multiple-Choice Test - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Equipment Operation; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Electrical Understanding, including knowledge of: electrical principles and concepts such as Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Law; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: traffic control and safety standards for pedestrian and vehicular traffic as required by the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH); safety procedures and equipment required when working with or around medium and high voltage electrical equipment; ladder safety requirements as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: specifications and standards related to wiring, grounding, loop installation, pole use, and mounting of signal heads as required by the Standard Specification for Public Works Construction Manual and Special Provisions and Standard Drawings for Installation and Modification of Traffic Signals; the standards and requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) including wiring color codes, wire sizes, and types of connectors, cables, and conductors used in signal work; hand, power, and pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and boom accessories used to install, construct, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment; tools and methods used for splicing wires; the functions and proper installation of peripheral devices such as loop sensors, AC/DC isolators, and railroad and bus preemption modules; digital data interconnect systems including the Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) system and the operation, design, and function of modems, data scopes, conditioned data lines, transmission impairment measurement sets, and bit error rate test sets; types, uses, and functions of electrical test equipment; the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) symbols, standards, and terminology for traffic signal devices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Signal Systems Electrician.
The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice 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 e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.
For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 and THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024.
For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 and THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.
FAQs for on-line testing are available at Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.
NOTES:
- This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
- 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
- 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.
- You may take the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.
- Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.
- Based on City Policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
- 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.
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 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.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
There 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 number
I 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.
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.
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I am currently:
- A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
- An exempt City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
- An exempt 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.
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Requirement 1I have successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, which provides experience OR training in electrical or electronic control work.
- Yes, I have successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship.
- This statement does not apply to me.
05
According to Process Note 1 of the Signal Systems Electrician bulletin, applicants filing under Requirement #1 must attach a copy of their Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. A copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.
- I have read and understood the above statement, and have attached a copy of my Apprenticeship Certificate if I am attempting to qualify under Requirement 1.
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Requirement 2I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Signal Systems Electrician with the City of Los Angeles.
- Between 1 and 11 months
- Between 12 and 23 months
- 24 months or more
- This statement does not apply to me.
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Requirement 2I have the following amount of full-time paid experience performing electrical OR electronics control work.
- Between 1 and 11 months
- Between 12 and 23 months
- 24 months or more
- This statement does not apply to me.
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Describe, in detail, your experience in performing electrical or electronics control work in the textbox below. Be sure to indicate the employer and dates of employment performing electrical or electronics control work.If this does not apply to you, type "NA".
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Requirement #2 & #3I possess either 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in electrical or electronic technology from an accredited college or trade school.
Examples of qualifying courses are provided below:
-Basic Electrical and Electronics Theory
-Solid State Devices and Circuitry
-Digital Electronics
-Microprocessors and Microcomputers
- Yes, I possess 18 semester units from an accredited college or trade school in the above mentioned courses.
- Yes, I possess 27 quarter units from an accredited college or trade school in the above mentioned courses.
- This statement does not apply to me.
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According to Process Note 2 (Requirement #2 or #3) of the Signal Systems Electrician bulletin, applicants filing using their education must list the following educational information in the Supplemental Questions Section of their on-line application.
-School name and location
-Course titles-Number of semester or quarter units (for each course)
-Completion dates (of each individual course)
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.
- I have read and understood the above statement, and will provide all of my qualifying course information.
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Requirement #2 & #3Provide the following educational information for each qualifying course below.
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 http://per.lacity.org/accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
-School name and location
-Course titles
-Number of semester or quarter units (for each course)
-Completion dates (of each individual course)
If this does not apply to you, type "NA".
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Substitution for Requirement #2 & #3I have successfully completed a military electrician or electronics course of 24 weeks or longer.
- Yes, I have successfully completed a military electrician or electronics course.
- This statement does not apply to me.
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Requirement 3I possess the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles.
- Between 1 and 11 months
- Between 12 and 23 months
- Between 24 and 35 months
- Between 36 and 47 months
- 48 months or more
- This statement does not apply to me.
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Requirement 4I have completed the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program
- Yes
- THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO ME.
15
Requirement 4I have the following amount of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems
- Between 1 month to 5 months
- Between 6 months to 11 months
- 12 months or more
- THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO ME.
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Requirement 5 I possess a valid State of California Electrician Certification
- Yes
- THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO ME.
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Requirement 6I have successfully completed the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level III.
- Yes
- THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO ME.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONIn accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.I have a valid state certified Crane Operator Certification.NOTE:The copy of the Crane Operator certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification.
- I would like to be considered for Selective Certification, and I have attached a copy of my Crane Operator Certification to my application at the time of filing.
- This statement does not apply to me.
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IMPORTANT NOTEI 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