Engineering Aid III
Engineering Aid III
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 59428 - 75860
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Position/Program Information
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 2300 different job descriptions the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers.
Be a part of something great!
We are Los Angeles County Public Works the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4000 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.
Dont miss an opportunity to join our team!
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday October 12 2022 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM NUMBER:
C3608Y
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.Essential Job Functions
An Engineering Aid III is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: makes mathematical calculations involving the application of algebra plane trigonometry and geometry to calculate areas volumes perimeters and other dimensions of irregular configurations; prepares complete drawings including: the incorporation from design standards of standardized details; the indication by symbols of significant structural or other details such as catch basins survey monuments pipelines etc. located adjacent to the project; the selection of scale to be employed the number and nature of views to be executed; and the identification location and selection of information from existing drawings to be applied in the given case; plots surveys profiles and cross sections from survey field notes makes various types of maps and prepares sketches drawings graphs and diagrams referring to available sources of data which may be located in other sections or divisions and which require judgment in the selection and incorporation of information applicable to the assigned project; assembles records of pertinent previous surveys where a familiarity with survey procedures and terminology must be exercised in order to assemble a complete survey data pouch for use by survey crews; assists in road permit issuance for work proposed within the County and contract cities public road rightofway; under the direction of higher level technicians issues transportation permits for oversized overweight loads traveling within the County and contract cities public road rightofway; calculates volumes of cut and fill amount of concrete steel asphalt and other similar construction operations or materials to prepare cost estimates where unit costs have been standardized or prescribed and determinations concerning deviations from standards are resolved under the direction of or by higher level technicians or professional engineers; perform construction and permit reviews under the supervision of a higher engineering technician or professional engineer; coordinate field office online meetings with other divisions and/or outside agencies as it relates to the assigned tasks; perform field investigations; provides mapping survey constructions and cost information to other organizational entities or to the public when assigned to public counters; may have responsibility for indexing and filing maps charts survey field notes and similar engineering data; may collect hydrologic (rainfall run off groundwater) data in the field; processes and manages hydrologic data and provides data to the public; may operate groundwater recharge facilities and provides technical assistance and support for hydrologic systems; may conduct water level measurements water quality monitoring and testing and collects water samples for laboratory analysis; and maintains runoff stations and conducts stream flow measurements.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: Two years experience as an Engineering Aid II.*
Option II: Completion of two years** in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography geography or physical science***. Eighteen months of office civil engineering experience including drafting may be substituted for each year of the required education.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To qualify applicants must have County status as an Engineering Aid II as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title for the required period of time in the service of the County of Los Angeles.
** Applicants expecting to qualify through the completion of two years 60 semester units OR 90 quarter units) in an accredited college or university with specialization in Engineering Geographic Information Systems/Cartography Geography or Physical Science MUST provide a legible copy of the transcripts showing proof that you completed 60 semester units OR 90 quarter units including class names in the specialized fields listedwith the application or within five 5 business days from filing. Transcripts showing only transfer credits from other universities is not sufficient proof of qualifying specialized credits. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete.*** Physical science encompasses any of the sciences such as physics chemistry astronomy geology and earth science that analyze the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of two 2 parts:
Part I:A written test covering engineering mathematics reasoning ability reading comprehension and written expression weighted 50. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the written test in order to proceed to Part II of the examination.THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: A virtual interview weighted 50.The virtual interview will assess education experience work style and general knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.SPECIAL INFORMATION:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.VACANCYINFORMATION:The eligible register of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process please contact Ramon Cruz at . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theREQUIREMENTS.Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates and description of work performed. Allinformation included inthe application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made.IMPORTANT NOTES:- FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as yourdescription of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may beDISQUALIFIED.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs/careers/lacounty you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.CONTACT INFORMATIONDepartment Contact Name: Sheenia StewartDepartment Contact Phone:ADA Coordinator Phone:Teletype Phone:California Relay Services:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty/eeoprograms/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: https://hr.lacounty/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://careerpathfinder.hr.lacounty.Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
