City of Los Angeles, CA
COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN O (REVISED 01-02-24)
City of Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Salary: $105,819.00 - $128,996.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 3686 O 2021/07/23 C (C)
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$105,819 (flat-rated)
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $115,278 to $121,709 and $128,996 (flat-rated). A shift differential is paid for the positions requiring night work. Some positions with the Department of Water and Power may require permanent assignment outside the Southern California area.
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REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
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 one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:
Applications will only be accepted on-line. 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.
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:
Filing Period 1: From Friday, January 5, 2024 to Thursday, January 18, 2024
Filing Period 2: From Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025
The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filling 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
Interview - 100%
The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test and interview. In the qualifying multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Safety Focus; Customer Service; and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles of electricity and electronic theory including DC/AC; common sources of trouble in communications systems and various communication systems problems; methods of installing, servicing, rebuilding, and repairing communications systems; electronic test equipment, tools, and materials used in the construction, servicing, installation, and repair of communications systems; radio communication systems; voice network systems sufficient to troubleshoot, install, and/or repair; subnet masks; safety precautions and hazards in working on or installing electronic and communications equipment including the proper safety use and care of hand and portable power tools; and the ability to understand, prepare, and work from communications plans, schematic, diagrams, sketches, drawings, and cable records; differentiate wire and cable colors; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Communications 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 as instructed from a remote location 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 remote proctored 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 during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024.
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 AND MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025.
FAQ's for on-line testing is 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 Written TestThe 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 eligible 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 either above or below 70%
The examination score will be based entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Safety Focus; Initiative; Conscientiousness, Customer Service; Teamwork; Oral Communication; and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles of electricity and electronic theory including DC/AC; common sources of trouble in communications systems and various communication systems problems; methods of installing, servicing, rebuilding, and repairing communications systems; electronic test equipment, tools, and materials used in the construction, servicing, installation, and repair of communications systems; radio communication systems; voice network systems sufficient to troubleshoot, install, and/or repair; subnet masks; safety precautions and hazards in working on or installing electronic and communications equipment; and the ability to understand, prepare, and work from communications plans, schematic, diagrams, sketches, drawings, and cable records; configure, test, and evaluate hardware; mount equipment on towers and vehicles; test and adjust RF Microwave/base and mobile radio receivers and transmitters to system specifications and/or FCC rules and regulations; differentiate wire and cable colors; identify faults in data cabling; use computers to configure or process information on data network equipment; use and interpret network testers, software and cloud based testers, and protocol analyzers; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or virtually. FAQs for on-line testing are available at
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 email from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed.
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 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.
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:
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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 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.
I am currently:
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There are four distinct methods to qualify for the Communications Electrician examination.
•Requirement #1: Four years of full-time paid experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems
•Requirement #2: Two years of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1 AND #2a: Completion of a certificate program or associate degree program in electronics technology, telecommunications, or computer science at an accredited college or trade school
•Requirement #2: Two years of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1 AND #2b: Successful completion of a U.S. military electronics technical course of 24 weeks or longer within the last 10 years
•Requirement #2: Two years of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1 AND #2c: A certification in Cisco or HP Networking (CCNA, CCDA, CCDE, CCDP, CCNP, CCIE, HP AIS, HP ASE, HP Master ASE), AND two years of experience in the installation and configuration of data network switches, routers and addressable nodes
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REQUIREMENT #1 (Part 1 of 3)
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems:
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REQUIREMENT #1 (Part 2 of 3)
In the text box below, enter the job title(s) and employer(s) that you are claiming experience in Question #5:
Example: Electronic Assembler - ABC Company
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #1, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #1 (Part 3 of 3)
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems. THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE EMPLOYER(S) THAT YOU LISTED IN QUESTION #6
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #1, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2 (Part 1 of 3)
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1:
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REQUIREMENT #2 (Part 2 of 3)
In the text box below, enter the job title(s) and employer(s) that you are claiming experience in Question #8:
Example: Radio Technician - XYZ Company
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT#2 (Part 3 of 3)
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems. THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE EMPLOYER(S) THAT YOU LISTED IN QUESTION #9
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2a (Part 1 of 2)
I have completed a certificate program or associate degree program in electronics technology, telecommunications, or computer science at an accredited college or trade school:
NOTE: Qualifying education must be from a college, university, or trade school 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
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REQUIREMENT #2a (Part 2 of 2)
In the text box below, enter the following information:
Accredited College or Trade School Name Location Type of Degree or Certificate Earned Major
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2a, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2b (Part 1 of 2)
I have successfuly completed a U.S. military electronics technical course of 24 weeks or longer within the last 10 years:
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REQUIREMENT #2b (Part 2 of 2)
If you indicated in Question #13 that you have successfully completed a U.S. military electronics technical course of 24 weeks or longer, in the text box below, enter where you completed the course and the month and year it was completed.
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2b, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 1 of 4)
I possess a certification in Cisco or HP Networking (CCNA, CCDA, CCDE, CCDP, CCNP, CCIE, HP AIS, HP ASE, HP Master ASE):
NOTE: Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying certificate program, associate degree, or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying certificate, associate degree, or coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 2 of 4)
I have the following amount of experience in the installation and configuration of data network switches, routers and addressable nodes:
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 3 of 4)
In the text box below, enter the job title(s) and employer(s) that you are claiming experience in Question #16:
Example: Computer Network Installer - Peach Company
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2c, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 4 of 4)
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience in the installation and configuration of data network switches, routers and addressable nodes. THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE EMPLOYER(S) THAT YOU LISTED IN QUESTION #17
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2c, enter "N/A."
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
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 one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
I possess the following (select all that apply):
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION NOTES:
1. Those individuals that desire to be considered for Selective Certification 1, as described above, must respond to the Selective Certification Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Selective Certification Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Selective Certification Questionnaire will not be considered further in selective certification.
2. Selective certifications 2 through 5 require a Certificate of Completion or valid license. The certificate or license must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate or license 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 or license. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate or license at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.
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City of Los Angeles
Personnel Department
COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN (3686)
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE- 2021
The examination bulletin for Communications Electrician states that all applicants who wish to be considered for Selective Certification 1 must complete and submit a City of Los Angeles Employment Application and a Communications Electrician Selective Certification Questionnaire. The selective certification will be used to fill vacancies for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more areas. Only persons possessing these skills will be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
If you indicated having special skills in the selective certification area on your City application, you must complete the selective certification questionnaire to be considered for employment in positions that require this expertise. You may ONLY respond to selective certification areas you marked on your City application. Please note that this experience may be verified at a later time.
You should seek to demonstrate that your training and experience provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to meet the Selective Certification Areas. Before responding, read all the information requested and consider what information you would like to present. Make sure that you only provide statements that accurately reflect your experience. No attachments or additional documents will be considered for submission to the expert review panel.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
Please read the following statements and check them if you agree:
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Selective Certification Question #1 - RADIO:
Provide a specific example where you were responsible for aligning and testing for receiver sensitivity on radio equipment. What test equipment did you use? What steps did you take to ensure that it met specifications and/or FCC rules and regulations? What was the outcome? If you do not have this experience, please describe your training in this area.
Limit your response to a maximum of 1,000 words.
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Selective Certification Question #2 - MICROWAVE:
Describe a work-related project or assignment where you performed preventative maintenance on a digital RF microwave equipment. What test equipment did you use? What parameters did you test for? What adjustments did you make to ensure that the performance was up to specification and met FCC rules and regulations? If you do not have this experience, please describe your training in this area.
Limit your response to a maximum of 1,000 words.
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Selective Certification Question #3 - FIBER OPTICS:
Describe your most relevant experience or training in using test equipment on fiber optic cables. What procedures and tools did you/would you use to test the fiber optic cables? What parameters did you/would you test for?
Limit your response to a maximum of 1,000 words.
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THIS CONCLUDES THE SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN
Review your responses to ensure you have included all required information.
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I have taken the Communications Electrician examination in the past 24 months under this bulletin:
NOTE: You may take the Communications Electrician examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Communications Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after 6 months.
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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.
Required Question
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 3686 O 2021/07/23 C (C)
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$105,819 (flat-rated)
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $115,278 to $121,709 and $128,996 (flat-rated). A shift differential is paid for the positions requiring night work. Some positions with the Department of Water and Power may require permanent assignment outside the Southern California area.
NOTES:
- For information regarding reciprocity between City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to:
- 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.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
- Four years of full-time paid experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems; or
- Two years of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1, and either one of the following:
- Completion of a certificate program or associate degree program in electronics technology, telecommunications, or computer science at an accredited college or trade school; or
- Successful completion of a U.S. military electronics technical course of 24 weeks or longer within the last 10 years; or
- A certification in Cisco or HP Networking (CCNA, CCDA, CCDE, CCDP, CCNP, CCIE, HP AIS, HP ASE, HP Master ASE), and two years of experience in the installation and configuration of data network switches, routers and addressable nodes.
- 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).
- Please note that qualifying education must be from a college, university, or trade school accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
- Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying certificate program, associate degree, or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying certificate, associate degree, or 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 one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:
- Skills and/or training in radio, fiber-optics and microwave; or
- Certifications in public safety communications systems from Motorola, Harris, Nokia, or Aviat; or
- CompTIA Network+ Certification; or
- Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) Certification; or
- A valid General Radio Telephone Operator's license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
- Those individuals that desire to be considered for Selective Certification 1, as described above, must respond to the Selective Certification Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Selective Certification Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Selective Certification Questionnaire will not be considered further in selective certification.
- Selective certifications 2 through 5 require a Certificate of Completion or valid license. The certificate or license must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate or license 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 or license. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate or license at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.
Applications will only be accepted on-line. 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.
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:
Filing Period 1: From Friday, January 5, 2024 to Thursday, January 18, 2024
Filing Period 2: From Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025
The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filling 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
Interview - 100%
The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test and interview. In the qualifying multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Safety Focus; Customer Service; and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles of electricity and electronic theory including DC/AC; common sources of trouble in communications systems and various communication systems problems; methods of installing, servicing, rebuilding, and repairing communications systems; electronic test equipment, tools, and materials used in the construction, servicing, installation, and repair of communications systems; radio communication systems; voice network systems sufficient to troubleshoot, install, and/or repair; subnet masks; safety precautions and hazards in working on or installing electronic and communications equipment including the proper safety use and care of hand and portable power tools; and the ability to understand, prepare, and work from communications plans, schematic, diagrams, sketches, drawings, and cable records; differentiate wire and cable colors; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Communications 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 as instructed from a remote location 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 remote proctored 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 during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024.
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 AND MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025.
FAQ's for on-line testing is 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 Written TestThe 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 eligible 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 either above or below 70%
The examination score will be based entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Safety Focus; Initiative; Conscientiousness, Customer Service; Teamwork; Oral Communication; and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles of electricity and electronic theory including DC/AC; common sources of trouble in communications systems and various communication systems problems; methods of installing, servicing, rebuilding, and repairing communications systems; electronic test equipment, tools, and materials used in the construction, servicing, installation, and repair of communications systems; radio communication systems; voice network systems sufficient to troubleshoot, install, and/or repair; subnet masks; safety precautions and hazards in working on or installing electronic and communications equipment; and the ability to understand, prepare, and work from communications plans, schematic, diagrams, sketches, drawings, and cable records; configure, test, and evaluate hardware; mount equipment on towers and vehicles; test and adjust RF Microwave/base and mobile radio receivers and transmitters to system specifications and/or FCC rules and regulations; differentiate wire and cable colors; identify faults in data cabling; use computers to configure or process information on data network equipment; use and interpret network testers, software and cloud based testers, and protocol analyzers; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or virtually. FAQs for on-line testing are available at
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 email from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed.
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.
- You may take the Communications Electrician examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Communications Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after 6 months.
- Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during the employment in this class.
- 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.
- A final average score of 70% on the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.
- Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one 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:
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 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.
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:
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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 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.
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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There are four distinct methods to qualify for the Communications Electrician examination.
•Requirement #1: Four years of full-time paid experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems
•Requirement #2: Two years of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1 AND #2a: Completion of a certificate program or associate degree program in electronics technology, telecommunications, or computer science at an accredited college or trade school
•Requirement #2: Two years of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1 AND #2b: Successful completion of a U.S. military electronics technical course of 24 weeks or longer within the last 10 years
•Requirement #2: Two years of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1 AND #2c: A certification in Cisco or HP Networking (CCNA, CCDA, CCDE, CCDP, CCNP, CCIE, HP AIS, HP ASE, HP Master ASE), AND two years of experience in the installation and configuration of data network switches, routers and addressable nodes
- I understand the four distinct methods to qualify for the Communications Electrician examination.
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REQUIREMENT #1 (Part 1 of 3)
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems:
- Between 1 month and 23 months
- Between 24 months and 47 months
- 48 months or more
- NONE OF THE ABOVE
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REQUIREMENT #1 (Part 2 of 3)
In the text box below, enter the job title(s) and employer(s) that you are claiming experience in Question #5:
Example: Electronic Assembler - ABC Company
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #1, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #1 (Part 3 of 3)
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems. THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE EMPLOYER(S) THAT YOU LISTED IN QUESTION #6
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #1, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2 (Part 1 of 3)
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience of the type specified in Requirement #1:
- Between 1 month and 23 months
- 24 months or more
- NONE OF THE ABOVE
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REQUIREMENT #2 (Part 2 of 3)
In the text box below, enter the job title(s) and employer(s) that you are claiming experience in Question #8:
Example: Radio Technician - XYZ Company
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT#2 (Part 3 of 3)
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of any of a wide variety of electronics and communications systems including video, conventional and trunking two-way radio, microwave radio, telephone systems, monitoring systems, public address, data networks, IP security camera systems, badge access control systems, video and access systems including programming, configuration or troubleshooting of communications systems. THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE EMPLOYER(S) THAT YOU LISTED IN QUESTION #9
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2a (Part 1 of 2)
I have completed a certificate program or associate degree program in electronics technology, telecommunications, or computer science at an accredited college or trade school:
NOTE: Qualifying education must be from a college, university, or trade school 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
- Yes
- No
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REQUIREMENT #2a (Part 2 of 2)
In the text box below, enter the following information:
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2a, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2b (Part 1 of 2)
I have successfuly completed a U.S. military electronics technical course of 24 weeks or longer within the last 10 years:
- Yes
- No
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REQUIREMENT #2b (Part 2 of 2)
If you indicated in Question #13 that you have successfully completed a U.S. military electronics technical course of 24 weeks or longer, in the text box below, enter where you completed the course and the month and year it was completed.
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2b, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 1 of 4)
I possess a certification in Cisco or HP Networking (CCNA, CCDA, CCDE, CCDP, CCNP, CCIE, HP AIS, HP ASE, HP Master ASE):
NOTE: Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying certificate program, associate degree, or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying certificate, associate degree, or coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
- Yes
- No
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 2 of 4)
I have the following amount of experience in the installation and configuration of data network switches, routers and addressable nodes:
- Between 1 month and 23 months
- 24 months or more
- NONE OF THE ABOVE
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 3 of 4)
In the text box below, enter the job title(s) and employer(s) that you are claiming experience in Question #16:
Example: Computer Network Installer - Peach Company
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2c, enter "N/A."
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REQUIREMENT #2c (Part 4 of 4)
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience in the installation and configuration of data network switches, routers and addressable nodes. THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE EMPLOYER(S) THAT YOU LISTED IN QUESTION #17
If you are NOT applying under Requirement #2c, enter "N/A."
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
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 one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
I possess the following (select all that apply):
- 1. Skills and/or training in radio, fiber-optics and microwave
- 2. Certifications in public safety communications systems from Motorola, Harris, Nokia, or Aviat
- 3. CompTIA Network+ Certification
- 4. Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) Certification
- 5. A valid General Radio Telephone Operator's license issued by the Federal Communications Commission
- NONE OF THE ABOVE
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION NOTES:
1. Those individuals that desire to be considered for Selective Certification 1, as described above, must respond to the Selective Certification Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Selective Certification Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Selective Certification Questionnaire will not be considered further in selective certification.
2. Selective certifications 2 through 5 require a Certificate of Completion or valid license. The certificate or license must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate or license 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 or license. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate or license at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.
- I understand the information provided above.
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City of Los Angeles
Personnel Department
COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN (3686)
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE- 2021
The examination bulletin for Communications Electrician states that all applicants who wish to be considered for Selective Certification 1 must complete and submit a City of Los Angeles Employment Application and a Communications Electrician Selective Certification Questionnaire. The selective certification will be used to fill vacancies for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more areas. Only persons possessing these skills will be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
If you indicated having special skills in the selective certification area on your City application, you must complete the selective certification questionnaire to be considered for employment in positions that require this expertise. You may ONLY respond to selective certification areas you marked on your City application. Please note that this experience may be verified at a later time.
You should seek to demonstrate that your training and experience provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to meet the Selective Certification Areas. Before responding, read all the information requested and consider what information you would like to present. Make sure that you only provide statements that accurately reflect your experience. No attachments or additional documents will be considered for submission to the expert review panel.
- I have read these instructions to their entirety, and I UNDERSTAND them completely and to their fullest.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
Please read the following statements and check them if you agree:
- I UNDERSTAND that to be considered a candidate for this examination, I MUST provide answers to all the Selective Certification questions for which I wish to be considered in the space provided.
- I UNDERSTAND that by leaving any answer blank or not answering the question asked in the Selective Certification Questionnaire (i.e. responding "N/A", "does not apply", or "see resume") I am agreeing to not be considered further for those positions that require those special skills and/or training.
- I CERTIFY that the Selective Certification Questionnaire and all of the responses to the questions are true and complete, and were authored, written, edited, reviewed for content, and prepared in their entirety solely by me with no assistance from others.
- I UNDERSTAND that receiving assistance from others in responding, editing, revising, or reviewing my answers to the questions and/or providing false, misleading, or incomplete information shall be sufficient cause for disqualification in this examination, dismissal, and other penalties as may be prescribed by law.
- I have read this certification to its entirety, and I UNDERSTAND it completely and to its fullest.
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Selective Certification Question #1 - RADIO:
Provide a specific example where you were responsible for aligning and testing for receiver sensitivity on radio equipment. What test equipment did you use? What steps did you take to ensure that it met specifications and/or FCC rules and regulations? What was the outcome? If you do not have this experience, please describe your training in this area.
Limit your response to a maximum of 1,000 words.
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Selective Certification Question #2 - MICROWAVE:
Describe a work-related project or assignment where you performed preventative maintenance on a digital RF microwave equipment. What test equipment did you use? What parameters did you test for? What adjustments did you make to ensure that the performance was up to specification and met FCC rules and regulations? If you do not have this experience, please describe your training in this area.
Limit your response to a maximum of 1,000 words.
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Selective Certification Question #3 - FIBER OPTICS:
Describe your most relevant experience or training in using test equipment on fiber optic cables. What procedures and tools did you/would you use to test the fiber optic cables? What parameters did you/would you test for?
Limit your response to a maximum of 1,000 words.
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THIS CONCLUDES THE SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN
Review your responses to ensure you have included all required information.
- I understand this statement.
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I have taken the Communications Electrician examination in the past 24 months under this bulletin:
NOTE: You may take the Communications Electrician examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Communications Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after 6 months.
- Yes, I have taken the Communications Electrician examination in the past 24 months under this bulletin.
- 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