CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT
County of Los Angeles
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SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY ASSISTANT / Emergency Appointment Fire
County of Los Angeles
PUBLIC WORKS
Location
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Salary
$7,549.82 - $9,636.46
per month
Type
Full-Time
More Engineering jobs →Closes
Open until filled
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This emergency role involves helping the County of Los Angeles recover from wildfires and windstorms by analyzing geological data, conducting field tests on soil and water, and supporting environmental investigations for rebuilding efforts.
It's a temporary position that could lead to permanent work in public infrastructure projects.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented geologists with hands-on experience in fieldwork and problem-solving in natural disaster scenarios.
Key Requirements
- Experience analyzing geological problems, including seismic layers, material volumes, and stereonets
- Ability to conduct tests like water flow, pressurization, dye tracer, and conductivity measurements with exploratory drilling
- Skills in exploratory investigations for groundwater flow, porosity, and pollution sources
- Proficiency in analyzing boring samples to identify minerals and determine key horizons for barriers
- Capability to direct drilling of exploratory wells and analyze rock and soil samples
- Knowledge of planning and executing Phase I and Phase II environmental site investigations
- 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 March 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: C4364A-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 Senior Engineering Geology 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 Senior Engineering Geology Assistant.
Requirements
A Senior Engineering Geology Assistant is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:
- Analyzes and solves geological problems concerned with the attitude and depth of seismic layers; determinations of the volume of material between planes where differing densities, masses and lubricating characteristics must be integrated; and the mathematical description of stereonets.
- Conducts tests, such as water flow, pressurization, dye tracer and conductivity measurements in conjunction with exploratory drilling to monitor changes to earth in the formation area of dams.
- Conducts exploratory investigations directed toward determining geological factors such as earth porosity and flow strata effecting the flow of groundwater and to trace sources of ground water pollution.
- Analyzes boring samples, and based upon identification of characteristic mineral and/or microscopic animal remains, determines key horizons necessary to the design and modification of salt water intrusion barriers.
- Directs the drilling of exploratory wells and the analysis of rock and soils samples.
- Plans for and carries out Phase I and Phase II environmental site investigations.
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.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:OPTION I: One year of experience as an Engineering Geology Assistant*.
OPTION II: One year of engineering geology experience investigating, analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of geological problems encountered in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of architectural and engineering structures.
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.
You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 3 - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To qualify, applicants must have County status as an Engineering Geology Assistant as evidenced by holding such payroll title in the County of Los Angeles Public Works for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
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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