Assistant Electrician

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three (3) years of related experience in commercial electrical work, OR completion of a related apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• National Electric Code; state and local building codes.
• High voltage electrical services and repairs to street lighting and other equipment.
• Electrical installations of 24 volt to 460-volt single phase and three phases.
• Machinery, equipment and tools necessary for the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting and other equipment.
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuitry.

Required Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and operating electronic and electrical equipment and related circuitry, computers, and other related equipment.
• Safely utilizing a variety of hand and power tools utilized in the electrical trade.
• Utilizing health and safety precautions related to installation and repair of electrical systems.
• Analyzing technical data to determine appropriate repairs.
• Working flexible hours or on-call schedule.
• Operating a boom truck, following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Operating and working around traffic and moving equipment.
• Verbal and written communications.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors with considerable time spent in moderate to high temperatures (above 90 degrees).
• Work will require bending, stretching, twisting, balancing, working at heights up to 35 ft., driving; lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
• Work will require body coordination, manual dexterity, near vision and keen color perception.

Work will consist of exposure to wet surfaces, pronounced vibration and dust, and electro-mechanical equipment.

Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered.

Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that best meet the qualifications and needs of the department will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.

Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.

Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.