SAFETY ENGINEER ELEVATORS (REV 02/20/26)

Salary: $140,960.00 - $148,811.00 Annually Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA Job Type: FULL-TIME Job Number: 4263 O 2024/11/15 C Department: Building & Safety Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific DUTIESANNUAL SALARY $140,960 to $148,811 NOTE: 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. A Safety Engineer Elevators inspects escalators, elevators, moving walks and similar devices for conformance to State laws and City ordinances regulating their design, installation, maintenance, and operation. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Four years of full-time paid experience in the inspection of elevators or in the design, maintenance, or repair of elevators, two years of which was at the journey-level. Two years of mechanical or electrical work experience may be substituted for two years of the required non-journey level experience; or 30 semester or 45 quarter units in mechanical or electrical engineering upper division courses, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required non-journey-level experience. PROCESS NOTESApplicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. 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 of 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. For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of filing. Applicants substituting upper division mechanical or electrical engineering courses for non-journey-level experience must list their school name and location, course titles with the number of semester or quarter units and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions section of the application. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing. Experience claimed on all applications will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts to ensure that the applicants meet the bulletin requirement. 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 at %20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. A valid certification as a Certified Competent Conveyance Inspector issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is required prior to completion of a six-month probationary period. Candidates completing the examination process may 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 with mechanical or electrical engineering upper division courses, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. WHERE TO APPLY & 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 also available at . NOTE: Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 to THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESSExamination Weight: Application Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a review of a candidate's City employment application by a panel of subject matter experts to ensure that the minimum requirement is met. Since these reviews will be made solely on the basis of the written information contained on the candidate's City employment application, it is each candidate's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete with accurate descriptions of relevant experience. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to .cfm and clicking on Competencies under Safety Engineer Elevators. NOTES:This examination is based on a validation study. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualification is met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualification stated on this bulletin. Based on City policy, before being hired in one of these positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test. 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 .pdf. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may take the Safety Engineer Elevators examination only once every 365 days. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. 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. 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 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: .html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: 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 address -Telephone Number -Official social security number I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process. I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided. I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly. I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@ to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination. 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 my entire work history. 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 or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status. An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status. A City of Los Angeles employee in 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 Requirement: (Part 1 of 2) I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in the inspection of elevators or in the design, maintenance, or repair of elevators.NOTE:You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of the application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples may result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination. Between 1 and 11 months Between 12 and 17 months Between 18 and 23 months Between 24 and 29 months Between 30 and 35 months Between 36 and 41 months Between 42 and 47 months 48 months or more This statement does not apply to me. 05 Requirement: (Part 2 of 2) I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in the inspection of elevators or in the design, maintenance, or repair of elevators at the journey-level.NOTE: You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of the application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples may result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination. Between 1 and 11 months Between 12 and 17 months Between 18 and 23 months 24 months or more This statement does not apply to me. 06 Education/Experience Substitution: I have the following amount of full-time paid mechanical or electrical work experience.NOTE:You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of the application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples will result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination. Between 1 and 11 months Between 12 and 17 months Between 18 and 23 months 24 months or more This statement does not apply to me. 07 Education/Experience Substitution: In the text box below, indicate the employer, dates worked, and describe your mechanical or electrical work experience.If this statement does not apply to you, indicate "N/A". 08 Education/Experience Substitution: I have the completed the following number of units of upper-division mechanical or electrical engineering courses from an accredited college or university.NOTE: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 or you can copy the link below:%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf Between 1 and 14 semester (1 and 22 quarter) units Between 15 and 29 semester (23 and 44 quarter) units Between 30 and 59 semester (45 and 89 quarter) units 60 semester (90 quarter) units or more This statement does not apply to me. 09 I UNDERSTAND that if I am using my upper-division mechanical or electrical engineering courses to qualify for this examination, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST list the following in the text box provided below: Course Titles (e.g. ME 305 or EE 312) Indicate semester or quarter units for each class (e.g. 3 sem or 4 qtr) The dates of completion for each class The name and location of the college or university where I took them I UNDERSTAND that if I FAIL to list the courses in the text box provided below, my education WILL NOT be considered as qualifying for this exam, and my application MAY NOT be processed further.If this does not apply to you, indicate "N/A" on the text box provided below. 10 I have a valid California driver's license. NOTE: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 not 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 of 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. Yes No 11 Please indicate your valid California driver's license number and expiration date:If you do not possess a valid California driver's license, please indicate "N/A". 12 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. 13 RETAKE CLAUSE I have taken the Safety Engineer Elevators examination within 365 days.NOTE:Per Note #6 of the examination bulletin, you may take the Safety Engineer Elevators examination only once every 365 days. Yes No 14 Describe your experience performing electrical or mechanical work on elevators and other conveyances (e.g., escalators, moving walks, etc.) as well as the steps you take to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you while performing this work.Include in your response: A description of the work you performed. The types of equipment that you performed electrical or mechanical work on. The employer where this experience was received.Limit your response to a maximum of 500 words (approximate 1 page). 15 Describe how your experience has provided you with relevant knowledge of design standards needed for the successful installation, maintenance and operation of elevators. Include in your response: A brief description of the work you performed. The specific part(s) of the elevator or elevator system you worked on where your knowledge of design standards was necessary for successful work completion. The employer where this experience was received.Limit your response to a maximum of 500 words (approximate 1 page). 16 Describe your experience maintaining or repairing elevators and other conveyances (i.e. escalators, moving walks, etc.). Include in your response: A brief description of the work you performed. The type(s) of conveyance(s) you worked on. The types of equipment you were responsible for (i.e. mechanical, electrical, hydraulic). The employer where this experience was received.Limit your response to a maximum of 500 words (approximate 1 page). Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10