Entry Level Pressure Vessel Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $126,491.00 - $141,002.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 4261 OP 2014/09/26
Department: Personnel
Opening Date: 09/26/2014
Closing Date: Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$126,491 to $141,002
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $130,145 to $145,074.
NOTES:

1. 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.
2. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf

DUTIES
A Safety Engineer Pressure Vessels inspects steam and other boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and appurtenances for conformance to State laws and City ordinances regulating their design, fabrication, installation and operation
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
1. A valid Certificate of Competency to inspect boiler and pressure vessels issued by the State of California; or
2. A valid National Board Commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
PROCESS NOTES:
1. Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit a valid Certificate of Competency to inspect boiler and pressure vessels issued by the State of California at the time of filing. The Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate 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. Applicants who fail to submit the Certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
2. Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must submit a valid National Board Commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, or proof of having passed the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors examination if they have not yet received their Commission, at the time of filing. The document must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document 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 document. Applicants who fail to submit the document at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
3. Appointees to the Department of Building and Safety are required to furnish their own automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid in accordance with established rates.
4. As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV 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 or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV 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 or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.
5. For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of appointment
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
WHERE TO APPLY
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 for Open Competitive Examinations and at for Promotional Examinations.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight: Application Review - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of an application review by Personnel Department staff to ensure that applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job.
NOTES:
1. You may take this test only once every 365 days during the administration of this examination.
2. Based on City policy, before being hired in one of these positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
6. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
7. In conjunction with Civil Service rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
NOTICE:
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 regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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:
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01
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 to where I want to be notified regarding this examination.- Telephone Number- Official social security numberI understand that the correspondence regarding the status of my application for this examination will be sent via E-MAIL. I understand that ALL E-MAIL correspondence relating to the status of my application will come from info@governmentjobs.com. I WILL ADD this address to my e-mail contact list to avoid inadvertent classification of any correspondence relating to the status of my application as "spam" or "junk" mail.I understand that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the E-MAIL address I provide in this application is a working e-mail that will receive ALL correspondence sent to me relating to the status of my application for this examination.Failure to provide this information may lead to your disqualification from this examination.

• I understand these statements and will provide the required information.

02
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 the last ten years.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03
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 on 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.

04
I currently possess a valid Certificate of Competency to inspect boiler and pressure vessels issued by the State of California. (NOTE: I understand that I must submit my certificate within 7 days after submitting my application) A copy of this certificate MUST be submitted to:Personnel Department Building, Room 100700 E. Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012

• Yes
• No

05
I currently have a valid National Board Commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. (NOTE: I understand that I must submit my certificate within 7 days after submitting my application)A copy of this certificate MUST be submitted to:Personnel Department Building, Room 100700 E. Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012

• Yes
• No

06
I possess a valid California driver's license:
NOTE: Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months.

• Yes
• No

07
In the text box below, enter your valid California driver's license number and expiration date.
08
I have taken the test for the Safety Engineer Pressure Vessels examination in the last 365 days.
NOTE: You may take this test only once every 365 days during the administration of this examination. If you have taken the test within the last 365 days, you may not apply at this time.

• Yes, I have taken the test in the last 365 days.
• No

09
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