Civil Engineering Associate 7246

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$91,057 to $113,148; $101,769 to $126,449; $96,277 to $140,731; $104,608 to $152,966

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $100,203 to $124,507; $119,036 to $147,893; $129,226 to $160,546; $138,872 to $172,531

NOTES:

• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.

A Civil Engineering Associate performs professional civil engineering work in researching, checking, computing, conducting field work needed, and working with consultants in the preparation of plans, designs, details, specifications, cost estimates, traffic control plans, schedules, environmental documentation, and various reports for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a wide variety of civil engineering projects; processes private development plans and development actions; issues engineering permits to the public; and does related work.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, which includes at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units of core courses in civil engineering; or

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training recognized by the State of California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists; or

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

PROCESS NOTES

1.Candidates may take the Civil Engineering Associate interview only once every 365 days from the date they were last interviewed. If they have taken the Civil Engineering Associate interview in a campus environment with any City of Los Angeles department or LADWP, a special recruitment event, or during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 12 months, they may not file for this examination at this time.

2.Applicants who are within nine months of graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until all course work, including the 24 semester units or 36 quarter units described in Requirement No. 1, is met.

3.Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must provide the following information on their City application. Applicants who fail to provide the information will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.

a. List their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the online application; and

b. Applicants that have completed core courses in civil engineering as stated in the Requirement, must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the online application.

4.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 or No. 3 must list their Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification number or Professional Engineer (PE) license number in the Supplemental Questions Section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Applicants who fail to provide their EIT certification number or PE License number will not be considered further in this examination.

5.Appointments will be made to temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners for a maximum duration of three years. In order to successfully complete the temporary training period, new appointees must obtain their Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate within three years. New appointees who do not successfully complete the temporary training period will be terminated from the class.

6.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).

7.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.

8.Candidates completing the examination process and qualifying under Requirement #1 will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight: Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Listening; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the fundamental principles and practices of civil engineering, structural design, hydrology, and physics; factors to be considered for site development; soil mechanics and properties; seismic hazards to predict and assess their impact on structures; surveying principles, including transverses, field notes, field investigations, measurements, and mapping to determine geological hazards and develop appropriate facilities; computation and triangulation system adjustments; computer applications and capabilities for data management and solving engineering problems; engineering economics, including cost-benefit ratios, present-worth, and annual cost; cost estimates, construction costs, and feasibility studies for engineering projects; and properties of construction materials, including testing methodologies; and the ability to: prepare, check, and review plans, specifications, and shop drawings for engineering projects to ensure conformance with industry standards; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Civil Engineering Associate.

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 to SEPTEMBER 13, 2024.

NOTES:

• This examination is based on a validation study.

• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.

• Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after twelve months.

• Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.

• Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

• A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

• In accordance with Civil Service Rule, 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html