DECK HAND 5131

JOB
ANNUAL SALARY$84,480 (flat rated)The salary in the Harbor Department is $84,480 (flat rated); $96,402 (flat rated).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.A Deck Hand performs general maintenance onboard motor vessels both interior and exterior, performs deck work, may operate the helm on a motor vessel; and does related works.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Two years of full-time (or 4,160 hours) paid experience as a deck hand on a motor vessel.PROCESS NOTESApplicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of filing. 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).Based on City policy and Coast Guard regulations, candidates may be required to undergo a mandatory drug and alcohol screening testing prior to and during employment in this class. Harbor Department Deck Hands assigned to the Port Pilot Division must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid United States Government Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC card) at the time of appointment; candidates that cannot obtain the credential will not be considered for employment with the Harbor Department Port Pilot Division.The Harbor Department requires candidates to complete a Coast Guard approved emergency response training course prior to completing probation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Safety Focus, including knowledge of : safety precautions related to storm warnings, placement of buoys, rigging requirements, proper placement of lines when towing a vessel, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); emergency drill procedures such as crew overboard and abandon ship; fueling the boat in an environmentally safe manner; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the different types of knots commonly used in rigging and securing operations; the different types of splices commonly used; methods for securing a vessel to a wharf or another vessel; terminology commonly used in a marine environment; commonly used hand tools; proper cleaning and disposal methods of hazardous materials; navigation principles; proper use of navigation electronic equipment; proper storage methods for storing lines; the various components of a vessel; maneuvering techniques; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Deck Hand.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 from a remote location (i.e., their home) 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. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html. Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.NOTES: This examination is based on a content validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection. 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.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all candidates are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates' City employment applications by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum requirements are met.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 and 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.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: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.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. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLYON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASISThe 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.