ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
The County of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
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ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER Print ( ufeff ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER Salary $113,652.00 - $145,068.00 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number C3433L Department PUBLIC WORKS Opening Date 05/27/2025 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER C3433L FILING PERIOID: We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from anyone. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment. Don't miss an opportunity to join our team REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING. Essential Job Functions AnAssociate Civil Engineer is responsiblefor performing a combination of the following essential job functions: + Applies the principles and practices of civil engineering including the methods and materials used in the design and construction of varied civil engineering projects, budget preparation, principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision. + Laws and regulations pertaining to public works construction and design. + Plans, coordinates, and oversees engineering activities, programs, or projects, and reviews and evaluates progress and results for technical quality and for conformity to established standards. + Keeps management informed throughout the project span. + Organizes and expresses information in comprehensive reports and may be required to organize and express conclusions in the form of oral presentations. + Participates in engineering research work involving investigation of specific problems and the development of new engineering methods, procedures, and systems. + Analyzes and prepares contracts and specifications for major engineering projects. + Serves as resident engineer during the construction of bridges and other projects, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and recommending changes in plans and procedures as necessary. + Designs public works projects or supervises as project engineer or squad leader, the preparation of plans and specifications for such engineering projects as buildings, small dams and debris basins, flood control channels, traffic signals, roads, highways, or sewer systems. + Reviews plans submitted by outside engineers for conformity to code and for structural integrity. + Determines sewer and sanitary design requirements for new subdivisions. + Assists in the supervision of waterworks improvements and design, the coordination of long-range planning projects and state and federal aid programs, the inspection of construction materials, the development of sewer master plans, the planning of pollution control projects or research into such problems, or the review and analysis of subdivision and parcel maps, as needed. + Supervise the engineering work involved in ground water research, road maintenance, design, water or material quality testing, the establishment of lighting districts, the operation and maintenance of pumping plants, dams and other flood control facilities, water conservation or erosion control studies, or in the investigation and approval of various construction-related permits, as needed. + Assists in the supervision of a section engaged in the analysis of boundary, centerline, and section line surveys, coordinating activities with other divisions and outside agencies, as needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited engineering college or university. LICENSE: A valid California State Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for a bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or transcripts which shows degree conferred date and the area of specialization within five (5) business days from the date of application filing. The official diploma or transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required diploma will be rejected as incomplete. ( Accreditation Information ( ) Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation (Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. ( APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR VALID CALIFORNIA STATE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE OF APPLICATION FILING. A PRINTOUT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION WILL BE REJECTED AS INCOMPLETE. REGISTRATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BEFORE BEING APPOINTED. If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to within five (5) business days from application filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title in the email. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist oftwo (2)parts. Part I: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments,weighted 50%,assessing: + Reading Comprehension + Deductive Reasoning + Responsibility + Accepting Others + Showing Courtesy + Working Relationships + Analyzing Information + Learning Quickly + Working to High Quality Standards + Compliance with Rules and Regulations + Adapting to Change + Controlling Emotions + Working Energetically + Achievement + Willingness to Learn + Management Potential MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 50%,assessing: + Experience assisting in the design and/or implementation of engineering activities and/or projects + Experience giving technical presentations + Experience using software applications and/or database management systems + Relevant certifications, licenses, and/or advanced degrees possessed Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on Part I and II of the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. 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Created: 2025-11-15