AQUEDUCT AND RESERVOIR KEEPER 5813 (A) (Revised 8-13-24)

Salary: $70,386.00 – $101,497.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 5813 OP 2023/09/22 C

Department: DWP – Joint

Opening Date: 09/22/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$70,386 to $87,424; $78,112 to $97,050; and $81,703 to $101,497

NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. 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.
3. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to

An Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper patrols and inspects a reservoir, a section of an aqueduct, or watershed to locate actual or potentially unsafe or unsanitary conditions; operates gates and valves as instructed to control the flow of water; monitors pressure, flow and various alarm systems; operates remote valves through electrical control panels; and maintains reservoir grounds.

VACANCIES

It is expected that most appointments made from the eligible list resulting from this examination will be to positions that are located in the Owens Valley near Bishop, Independence, and Lone Pine, California and Antelope Valley near Mojave, California.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Two years of full-time paid experience with water systems facilities in construction, maintenance, or operations; or
2. Two years of full-time paid experience operating or maintaining large irrigation systems.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants 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.
2. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s 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).
3. Candidates must possess and maintain the physical stamina and agility to be able to climb ladders, walk on top of pipelines and work in cramped and confined spaces.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. 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:

Friday, January 17, 2025 to Thursday, January 30, 2025

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) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) 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 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; Written Communication; Mathematics, including: measurement and unit conversions, including the application of and relationship between hydraulic measurements and concepts; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: pertinent safety regulations and procedures as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) and the Department of Water and Power, including those related to the use and maintenance of tools and equipment, fall protection, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and lockout/tagout procedures; emergency and non-emergency safety procedures, practices, and techniques used when performing work around aqueducts, reservoirs, dams, canals, and other City property; the content and purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); safety precautions required prior to entering confined spaces; traffic safety precautions necessary when performing work in streets; hazards and appropriate safety precautions relevant to working in hot, cold, and/or natural areas; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the operation, function, and nomenclature of equipment; methods, procedures, tools and materials used to make minor repairs to the aqueduct/reservoir system and department facilities; elementary hydraulics theory involving the flow and storage of water; procedures for reading and interpreting various instruments and measurement devices; prints used for piping systems, including standardized symbols; flow measurement structures; operating procedures for spreading grounds; the purpose and characteristics of a test hole, toe-of-dam, and French drain; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper.

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. 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.

For candidates who apply between Friday, January 17, 2025 and Thursday, January 30, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between Tuesday, March 18, 2025 and Monday, March 24, 2025.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. You may take the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper multiple-choice test within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.
5. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.
6. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.
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.
8. 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 continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
9. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
10. 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 BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND 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:

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:

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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@governmentjobs.com 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 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 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

There are two distinct methods to qualify for the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper examination.
•Requirement #1: Two years of full-time paid experience with water systems facilities in construction, maintenance, or operations
•Requirement #2: Two years of full-time paid experience operating or maintaining large irrigation systems

• I understand the two distinct methods to qualify for the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper examination.

05

REQUIREMENT #1:

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience with water systems facilities in construction, maintenance, or operations:

• Between 1 month and 17 months
• Between 18 months and 23 months
• 24 months or more
• NONE OF THE ABOVE

06

REQUIREMENT #1:

For the experience that you are claiming in the previous question, please list the job title(s) and employer(s) where you obtained this experience.

Example: Water Utility Worker – City of Los Angeles

07

REQUIREMENT #1:

For the job title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe your experience with water systems facilities in construction, maintenance, or operations.

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter “N/A.”

08

REQUIREMENT #2:

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience operating or maintaining large irrigation systems:

• Between 1 month and 17 months
• Between 18 months and 23 months
• 24 months or more
• NONE OF THE ABOVE

09

REQUIREMENT #2:

For the experience that you are claiming in the previous question, please list the job title(s) and employer(s) where you obtained this experience.

Example: Water Utility Worker – City of Los Angeles

10

REQUIREMENT #2:

For the job title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe your experience operating or maintaining large irrigation systems.

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter “N/A.”

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RETAKE CLAUSE:

I have taken the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper multiple-choice test in the past 24 months under this bulletin:

NOTE: You may take the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper multiple-choice test within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.

• Yes, I have taken the Aqueduct and Reservoir Keeper multiple-choice test in the past 24 months under this bulletin.
• No

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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