ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
Salary
$85,809.84 - $103,751.04 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C3482T
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
07/16/2025
Closing Date
7/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C3482T
FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting applications from Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday July 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, to be accepted.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage everyone to apply.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different @types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
Essential Job Functions
Performs design detailing, drafting, and calculations for electrical projects, such as, power and lighting installations, control systems, or underground and overhead high voltage distribution systems utilizing commonly used software applications and specialized engineering software applications such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
Assists in the design of portions of electrical and electronic systems or smaller systems using CADD.
Assists in the planning, design, and installation of communication systems by preparing circuit designs and calculations and inspects such installations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Reviews less complex electrical plans and calculations for County or private construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sound engineering principles. Transfers or reviews the transfer of as-built notations from construction drawings to produce record drawings.
Assists in performing computations involved in drafting and minor design.
Compiles data for plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Assists in the review of shop drawings and in field follow-ups and inspections of equipment during fabrication and installation.
Assists with the performance of field inspections and surveys of existing electrical facilities to ensure conformity with electrical codes and industry standards, and assists in the preparation of reports detailing field conditions.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
A Bachelor's degree or higher* from an accredited college or university in an electrical engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) business days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them todhughes@dpw.lacounty.gov.
For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfand
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\PPG\123\ACE\Resource_Guide.pdf
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if accredited by ABET and evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.
Required documents not submitted with the application must be emailed topwexams@dpw.lacounty.govwithinfive (5) business days of filing your application. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name, and the subject line must include the exam name and exam number.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Membership in professional organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and other nationally recognized organizations is encouraged.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination process will consist of a Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% assessing:
-Graduate potential
-Achievement
-Responsibility
-Working relationships
-Analyzing information
-Learning quickly
-Generating new ideas
-Using time efficiently
-Working to high quality standards
-Adapting to change
-Coping with setbacks and criticism
-Fostering team cohesion
-Following Instructions
Applicants will need to meet the requirements and achieve 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please adddhughes@dpw.lacounty.gov (NMondragon@dpw.lacounty.gov) ,klent@hr.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com,talentcentral@shl.com, anddonot-reply@amcatmail.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
TEST PREPERATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttp://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates built from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov
info@governmentjobs.com
talentcentral@shl.com (https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/talentcentral@shl.com)
noreply@proctoru.com
donot-reply@amcatmail.com (https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/donot-reply@amcatmail.com)
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Dennis Hughes
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Tele@type Phone: (626) 282-7829
Alternate Tele@type Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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All important exam notifications 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 pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, donot-reply@amcatmail.com, and the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov to your email's list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component.
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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying education. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher* from an accredited college or university in an electrical engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)?
If your answer is YES, in order *to receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) business days of filing your application or send to dhughes@dpw.lacounty.gov. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency.
Failure to submit the required document(s) within the specified time frame may result in your application beingREJECTED as INCOMPLETE.
Yes
No
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Are you a member of any of the following professional organizations? (Select all that apply)
N/A, I am not a member of any nationally recognized organization.
Yes, I'm a member of the Institue of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Yes, I'm a member of OTHER nationally recognized organizations.
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If you selected Yes to Question 5, indicating that you possess OTHER memberships, please list them in the comment box below. If you have no OTHER memberships, indicate "N/A."
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County of Los Angeles
Address
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Website
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