DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY
$112,877; $125,217; and $132,045 (flat-rated)
NOTES:

• 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.
• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
• Higher salaries may be paid for night work.
• Candidates who possess either a Grade 3, 4, or 5 certificate for Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants may be entitled to an additional biweekly bonus, pursuant to the MOU.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• One year of full-time paid experience in the operation or mechanical maintenance of wastewater treatment plant equipment, or other plant processing equipment of similar size and complexity which includes liquid purifying processes; and
• Possession of a Grade 1 Certificate for Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.

• Some positions may require the wearing of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) under hazardous and emergency conditions. Facial hair that comes in contact or any conditions that interferes with the face to facepiece seal is not acceptable under the Cal/OSHA regulation.
• A Grade 3 Certificate issued by the State Water Resource Control Board is highly desired, but not required.
• Applicants must attach a copy of their Grade 1 Certificate for Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants issued by the State Water Resources Control Board at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line 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 Grade 1 Certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. 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).

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

SELECTION PROCESS

• 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 http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf (Download PDF reader).
• Based on City policy, before being hired in this position, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.
• 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.
• A final average score of 70% 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.
• For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf (Download PDF reader).