Job Information
DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER CITY OF LOS ANGELES Laboratory Technician in Los Angeles, California
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$53,473 to $78,174; $63,329 to $92,623; $66,878 to $97,781 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $67,588 to $83,958; $79,552 to $98,825; $84,564 to $105,068; $88,134 to $109,473; $96,674 to $120,122
NOTES:
- 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.
- For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to(Download PDF reader){target="_blank"}.
A Laboratory Technician performs standard and non-standard tests including preparing chemical solutions (reagents) of a routine to difficult nature concerning the chemical, radiological, biological, or microbiological laboratory analysis of water, wastewater, sludge, physical evidence in criminal cases, and materials and supplies used by City departments; makes simple calculations and prepares and maintainsrecords and technicalreports on analytical results; makes minor repairs to intricate testing equipment; tracks samples, and enters analytical results in the laboratory information management system; performs chain of custody duties for sample receiving; complies with the Quality Assurance plan of the lab; performs sample collection and delivery; prepares and modifies basic standard operating procedure of laboratory and sampling test methods; and may supervise employees engaged in the above work.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
- Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units at an accredited college or university in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, oceanography, or marine biology, and at least two of the aforementioned courses must have had a laboratory module either as part of or separate from the general lecture;and
- Completion of 3 semester or 4 quarter units of mathematics at an accredited college or university.
PROCESS NOTES
Some positions may require introductory courses in microbiology or invertebrate zoology.
Some positions at the Department of Water and Power may require completion of a course in analytical or quantitative chemistry.
Some positions may require a valid California drivers 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).
Laboratory Technicians may be required to work at sea aboard a water-quality monitoring vessel and/or be required to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle on freeways, flood control channels, and sandy beaches. Some positions involve working with solvents and acids, in high temperature settings, and can be physically demanding. Also, Laboratory Technicians may be required to work after-hours, weekends, holidays as needed due to operational needs.
Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found athttp://per.lacity.org/Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf(Download PDF reader){target="_blank"}.
Applications must list the school name, course number and title, number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates of the education coursework requirements in the City application.
Candidatescompleting theexaminationprocess will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated ith the course number and title, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
Upon appointment, a Laboratory Technician may be required to furnish his or her own automobile, properly insured for use in City service. Mileage will be paid according to established rates.
WHERE TO APPLY and APPLICATION DEADLINE
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 available at.
NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Applications must be receivedbyTHURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024.
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. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Follows Written Directions; Computer Proficiency, including knowledge of: the capabilities of computers and software, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs; Safety Focus, including the knowledge of: Cal/OSHA safety regulations related to personnel protective equipment (PPE) and the operation and use of safety devices; Cal/OSHA safety regulations related to chemicals, including those related to storage, labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), disposal, and spillage; Job Knowledge, including the knowledge of: the properties of water; the properties of chemicals; the proper use and handling of basic laboratory equipment; measurement systems, such as the English and metric system; laboratory procedures, including distillation, extraction, evaporation, concentration, isolation, and filtration; physical principles of commonly used analytical instruments, such as light absorption, heat and wavelength; organic chemistry; biology and microbiology; stoichiometry; analytical chemistry and microbiological analysis techniques, including qualitative and quantitative analysis; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
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