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CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT / Emergency Appointment Fire
County of Los Angeles
PUBLIC WORKS
Location
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Salary
$7,150.82 - $8,645.92
per month
Type
Full Time
More Engineering jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves assisting civil engineers with calculations, data analysis, and reviewing plans for infrastructure projects, especially in the urgent context of recovering from wildfires and windstorms in Los Angeles County.
It's an emergency role that starts as a 90-day appointment but can lead to permanent employment if you perform well.
A good fit would be a recent civil engineering graduate who is detail-oriented, quick to learn, and passionate about helping communities rebuild after disasters.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, mechanics, strength of materials, statics, geodesy, and structural analysis
- Ability to perform engineering calculations and compile data for studies or tests on structures and facilities
- Experience assisting in reviewing plans for engineering structures to ensure compliance with standards
- Valid California Class C Driver License or alternative transportation method for job duties
- Strong performance in initial 90-day assessment for potential permanent hire
Full Job Description
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
The application filing period will begin on February 17, 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: C3424A-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 Civil Engineering Assistant 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 Civil Engineering Assistant.
Requirements
A Civil Engineering Assistant is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:
- Performs calculations requiring knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, elementary mechanics, strength of materials, statics, geodesy, and structural analysis.
- Compiles data for and assists in making studies or tests relating to the location, size and capacity of other engineering structures or facilities.
- Assists in the review of portions of plans for engineering structures prepared by other public agencies or by private firms to determine if they conform to department standards and practices and sound engineering principles.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A Bachelor's degree or higher* from an accredited college or university with specialization in a civil engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)**.
LICENSE:
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.
Membership in professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Public Works Association, American Water Works Association, City and County Engineers Association, etc., is encouraged.
You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.Membership in professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Public Works Association, American Water Works Association, City and County Engineers Association, etc., is encouraged.
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 application or within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.
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.
For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf
If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**A qualifying degree is one where either the undergraduate or postgraduate civil engineering curriculum is accredited by ABET, as supported by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
EXAM CONTENT:During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Additional Information
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.
Please add NMondragon@pw.lacounty.gov, PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible 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.com/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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
Please add NMondragon@pw.lacounty.gov, PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible 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.com/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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
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