Job Description
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY The application filing period will begin on April 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. EXAM NUMBER: C3433A-FR The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Associate Civil Engineer vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Associate Civil Engineer . Essential Job Functions An Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for a combination of the following 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; and 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. Assists in the supervision of waterworks improvements and design, the coordination of long range planning projects and state and federal aid programs, as needed. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's degree or higher* from an accredited college or university in a civil engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)**. 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. You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. Physical Class Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that 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 the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your appli