Examination Weights:
Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory
Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, emphasis may be placed on the candidate's experience, training and professional development as they have provided knowledge of: scientific research procedures and sampling techniques sufficient to conduct environmental studies; ecological systems including urban, terrestrial, fresh water and marine systems as well as biology of local plants, animal, and bird communities to determine potential effects of projects on these environments, make recommendations for alternatives, and develop mitigations; methods of water and waste water treatment sufficient to make recommendations for improvements, discuss alternatives, and respond to inquiries; characteristics of effluents sufficient to determine if existing conditions are in violation of pollution laws, project long term effects, and recommend alternatives; methods to eliminate, reduce, control or mitigate pollutants, such as discharges into the ocean, surface water or ground water, noise pollution from aircrafts, vehicles, facilities or construction activities, and other emissions to determine feasibility of physical or procedural alternatives to minimize adverse effects; technical documents such as EIR, EIS, Categorical Exemption, and other related documents sufficient to interpret information and determine when to refer to these documents; regional environmental issues to respond to inquiries, meet and confer with regional environmental organizations, provide expert testimony at public hearings, and provide advice to management; current environmental issues such as alternative fuels and renewable energy; scientific and legal terminology sufficient to read and understand scientific and technical reports related to environmental issues; functions of local, state and federal agencies sufficient to determine jurisdiction in a situation; local, state, and federal ordinances and laws sufficient to evaluate proposed projects and determine compliance with these regulations; pertinent City and Personnel Department rules, policies and procedures including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) as they relate to subordinate personnel; principles and practices of supervision including assigning, prioritizing, delegating, reviewing, motivating, training, evaluating, and disciplining employees; and the ability to: work effectively within the political and organizational setting of local, state or federal governments; analyze complex, technical and scientific reports, statistical data, procedures, laws, and literature related to environmental issues and explain information to non-technical personnel; make independent recommendations; organize, plan, and schedule multiple work activities; communicate orally sufficient to extract technical information through oral questioning, provide expert testimony at public hearings, negotiate agreements between public and private entities, and present educational and scientific information on environmental issues to the public and environmental advocates; 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. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of AUGUST 6, 2018 to AUGUST 17, 2018.
Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Environmental Supervisor. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Please note that applicants must complete the advisory essay and meet minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process.
The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Applicants invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Applicants will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay on June 23, 2018. Additional instructions will be sent via e-mail. Applicants who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.
NOTES:
- This examination is based on a content validation study.
- 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 http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf (Download PDF reader).
- 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.
- You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
- 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.
- In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
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 OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
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