ELECTRICAL TEST TECHNICIAN (7512) (D) (Revised 3-2-23)

Salary: $83,332.00 - $119,057.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 7512 O 2018/08/24 C
Department: DWP - Joint
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$83,332 to $107,156; $90,118 to $111,958; and $95,839 to $119,057
NOTES :

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. 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.
3. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to

An entry-level Electrical Test Technician receives intensive classroom and on-the-job instruction and training. The trainee is supervised by an Electrical Test Technician Supervisor and works as a trainee assisting journey-level Electrical Test Technicians in the performance of diagnostic tests, calibration, repair, maintenance, and adjustments on: high and low voltage electrical circuits, equipment and related material; meters, smart-grid systems, conventional and renewable generation resources, control circuits, instruments, relays and related equipment and materials; new locations; and performs related duties. A journey-level Electrical Test Technician: performs routine calibration tests of meters; performs routine electrical tests of material; assists in testing more complex electric instruments and equipment; tests electric meters, control and protective relays, instruments, transformers, and other equipment and materials; performs cathodic protection in underground and overhead structures; performs infrared inspection of high voltage overhead distribution systems; and builds and tests circuit boards, removes or replaces components, and tests communication levels, in regard to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Journey-level Electrical Test Technicians may occasionally lead a group of employees engaged in field or laboratory electrical testing; perform the more difficult and advanced functions of electrical testing; and perform related duties.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Six months of full-time paid experience and current employment as a helper or trainee for a utility performing work on equipment and circuits, construction and maintenance; or
2. Completion of eight months in the Utility Pre-Craft Trainee training program sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power performing electrical work on equipment and circuits, in excess of 120 volts in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or
3. Successful completion of three semester units or four quarter units from an accredited college, university, or trade school in physics, chemistry, electricity, or electronics; or
4. Successful completion of the Pre-Electrical Craft Helper training course presented by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College; or
5. Six months of full-time experience performing electrical work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems while in the United States Armed Forces.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants filing under Requirement #2 who lack two months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
2. Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must submit a copy of their City of Los Angeles "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience performing electrical work on high and low voltage equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems. The form may be downloaded at 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 email a copy of their completed VWE form to The subject line of your email must include the exam title, your name and indication it is a VWE. In the body of your email, 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.
3. Applicants filing under Requirement #3 must list the course titles, number of units, school name and completion dates of the required courses 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.
4. Applicants filing under Requirement #4 must submit a copy of their Electrical Craft Helper certificate of completion at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the 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.
5. Appointments will be made to temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissions, for a maximum duration of three years. An Electrical Test Technician in a trainee position must successfully complete a three-year intensive on-the-job and classroom training program to qualify for promotion to journey-level.
6. Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance. Proof of military service and satisfactory performance must be provided prior to appointment.
7. Applicants filing under Requirement #5 must submit at the time of filing their application a copy of their DD214 or military identification indicating an End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months of the application date. The copy of the DD214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy 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.
8. Some positions may require a license to operate a forklift or crane.
9. A valid California driver's license is required. 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).
10. Employees who work in and around DOT-regulated natural gas/petroleum oil pipelines are subject to Federal DOT testing protocols under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (49 CFR Part 199 - Drug and Alcohol Testing) and must pass a "pre-employment" drug and alcohol test under the DOT protocol.
11. 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
12. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework.

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, March 1, 2024 to Thursday, March 14, 2024
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 selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) 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 Weights:
Multiple-Choice Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying
Performance Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test and a weighted performance test. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered and proctored on-line, and the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Analytical Ability; Electrical Understanding; Interpersonal Skills; Safety Focus, including safety procedures and practices as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) when working with or around energized equipment and/or on ladders; Equipment Operation, including operation of electrical and electronic equipment such as electric meters, power transformers, and generators; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: equipment and methods used to troubleshoot and/or test the functionality of electrical meters, relays, devices, instruments and equipment; professional standards related to electrical and electronic testing; hand and power tools used to calibrate, adjust, and repair electrical equipment, systems, and devices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
The qualifying multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the qualifying 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 qualifying multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the qualifying 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, March 1, 2024 and Thursday, March 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and Monday, May 6, 2024.
FAQs for on-line testing are available at Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.
Passing Score for the Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test
The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set at, above, or below 70%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test in order to be scheduled for the performance test.
The examination score will be based entirely on the performance test. In the performance test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Electrical Understanding; Physical Capability; Safety Focus, including safety procedures and practices as required by Cal-OSHA when working with or around energized equipment and/or on ladders; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of equipment and methods used to troubleshoot and/or test the functionality of electrical meters, relays, devices, instruments and equipment; Equipment Operation, including operation of electrical and electronic equipment such as watthour meters, power circuit breakers, and instrument transformers; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Electrical Test Technician.
NOTICE :
Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed.
NOTES :

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Based on City policy, before being hired in one of these positions you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol-screening test.
5. You may take the Electrical Test Technician multiple-choice test only once every 365 days under this bulletin. If you have taken the Electrical Test Technician qualifying multiple-choice test within the last 12 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.
6. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.
7. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.
8. A final average score of 70% or higher in the performance portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.
9. 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:

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 ONLY ON AN
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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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 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.

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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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(REQ 1) I am currently employed as a helper or trainee for a utility performing work on equipment and circuits, construction and maintenance.Note: You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of the Application. Failure to provide detailed examples will result in your disqualification of this examination.

• Yes
• This statement does not apply to me.

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(REQ 1) If in the previous question you answered yes, indicate the amount of full-time paid experience you have in this position.

• Between 1 and 5 months
• 6 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

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(REQ 2) I have completed the following amount of the Utility Pre-Craft Trainee training program sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power performing electrical work on equipment and circuits, in excess of 120 volts in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems

• Between 0 and 5 months
• Between 6 and 7 months
• 8 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me

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(REQ 2) I understand that if I am filing under Requirement #2, i must submit a copy of my City of Los Angeles "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying my experience performing electrical work on high and low voltage equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems. The form may be downloaded at I understand that I may attach the completed VWE form to my on-line application at the time of filing, or I will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to email a copy of my completed VWE form to I understand that the subject line of my email must include the exam title, my name and indication it is a VWE. I understand that in the body of my email, I must also include my first and last name, last four digits of my Social Security Number and contact phone number. I understand that if I fail to submit my signed VWE form within the time required, I will not be considered further in this examination.

• I have read this instruction thoroughly, and understand it completely and to its fullest.

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(REQ 3) I have successfully completed three semester units or four quarter units from an accredited college, university, or trade school in the following subjects:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Electricity
• Electronics
• This statement does not apply to me.

09
(REQ 3) If you are filing under Requirement #3 as indicated in the above question, please provide the course titles, number of units, school name and completion dates of the required courses in the text box below. For example: Chemistry CHEM305aL, / 4 Quarter Units/ USC / April 2016. Note: If this does not apply to you, write "N/A"
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(REQ 4) I have successfully completed the Pre-Electrical Craft Helper training course presented by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College

• Yes, I have completed this course and have attached the appropriate certificate to this application.
• This statement does not apply to me.

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(REQ 4) If filing under Requirement #4, I understand that I MUST submit a copy of the Electrical Craft Helper certificate of completion at the time of filing BEFORE submitting the on-line application. If the certificate is attached AFTER the application has been submitted, I understand that it will not be available to the City and I will not be credited with having submitted it.

• I have read these statements to their entirety, and I UNDERSTAND them completely and to their fullest.

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(REQ 5) I have full-time experience performing electrical work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems while in the United States Armed Forces.

• Between 0 and 5 months
• 6 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

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I am using United States Armed Forces experience to qualify and I have attached the following documentation to my application:

• A copy of my DD214
• A copy of my military identification indicating an End of Active Obligated Servie (EAOS) date within six months from the application date
• This statement does not apply to me.

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I understand that if filing under Requirement #5, I MUST submit either a copy of my DD214 or a copy of my military identification indicating an EAOS. I understand that failure to attach one of these documents BEFORE submitting my on-line application will result in disqualification from this examination.

• I have read these statements in their entirety, and I UNDERSTAND them completely and to their fullest.

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I understand that if I work in and around DOT-regulated natural gas/petroleum oil pipelines I am subject to Federal DOT testing protocols under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (49 CFR Part 199 - Drug and Alcohol Testing) and must pass a "pre-employment" drug and alcohol test under the DOT protocol.

• I have read these statements in their entirety, and I UNDERSTAND them completely and to their fullest.

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Indicate your valid California driver's license number and expiration date in the text box below:
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RETAKE RESTRICTION NOTE:
Read the following statement carefully before providing your response:
You may take the Electrical Test Technician multiple-choice test only once every 365 days under this bulletin. If you have taken the Electrical Test Technician qualifying multiple-choice test within the last 12 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.
Have you taken the Electrical Test Technician multiple-choice test within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

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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