PLUMBER

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PLUMBER

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Position/Program Information

FIRST DAY OF FILING

AUGUST 12, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)

THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

EXAM NUMBER

J7269Q

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

DEFINITION
Performs journey-level plumbing work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and related systems.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Senior Plumber or higher level craft supervisor and use a variety of hand tools and power equipment in the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of plumbing fixtures or systems. Incumbents are required to have a working knowledge of plumbing sufficient to independently perform all the essential elements of work common to the plumbing craft and sufficient to train and provide technical supervision for apprentices and helpers. Incumbents are also required to have a working knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code related to their craft.

Essential Job Functions

Installs piping for hot and cold water, waste sewage, vent and leader lines, gas, compressed air, etc.

Installs and inspects piping of all types of materials subject to the plumbing code.

Installs or assembles fixtures and appliances connected to plumbing and drainage systems.

Locates and removes stoppage in waste lines.

Inspects water mains, fire hydrants, and service lines.

Determines reasons for operating malfunctions in piping systems and makes appropriate repairs.

Maintains tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade in a safe, working condition.

Assists and consults with other plumbers and trades people.

Performs brazing and soldering work connected with plumbing.

Drives automotive equipment in order to transport tools, equipment, materials, and personnel.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

OPTION I: Completion of a recognized plumber apprenticeship training program.

Recognized plumber apprenticeship training program is defined as an approved agency, such as the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry. For this option, applicants must submit a photocopy of the certificate of completion of a recognized plumber apprenticeship training program WITH your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

OPTION II: Five years of experience in plumbing construction, installation, alteration, or repair work, one year of which must have been as a journey-level* plumber.

For this option, applicants must include detailed information specifically addressing journey-level* experience on the application/resumes.

LICENSE(S)
A valid California Class C Driver License** is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment.

California Class A or B Driver License may be required.

Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

**License Information: Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

CERTIFICATE(S)
Los Angeles County AND Los Angeles City Certification of Registration as a Journey Plumber.***

A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life/Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life/Safety systems are defined as: fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.***

A Certificate of Competence to test backflow prevention devices issued by the Los Angeles County Health Officer, a State of California Fire Extinguisher Test Certificate, and a Grade II Water Treatment Operator License and/or Grade III Distribution License may be required.***

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

***As part of the application process, applicants should complete the Certificates and License section of the application and attach a photocopy of the required license or certificate of compliance WITH your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing . Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured Interview evaluating applied experience and training, planning and prioritizing, working independently, judgment and safety, interpersonal skills, and verbal communication; and a Performance exam evaluating basic plumbing tools, brazing equipment, flush valve parts, plan interpretation, and technical questions, weighted 100%.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you served in the miliary and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH . Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.

AVAILABLE SHIFT Any shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
  
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT .
  
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .
  

CORRESPONDENCES AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL

• All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add m2yan@lasd.org as well as info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com , to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log in to your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of most emails sent, for your records.

NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email the documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing . Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

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Salary:

$109,375.68 Annually