CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

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Los Angeles County Public Works is the largest municipal Public Works agency nationwide. Public Works delivers essential public services across a broad range of disciplines, including transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, flood control, environmental services, vertical and horizontal construction, and aviation assets. We employ over 4,000 people and offer more than 500 distinct career options. These opportunities support growth in both professional and personal areas while providing a fulfilling and dynamic workplace.

Recurrent and temporary Public Works employees who have satisfactorily completed 120 working days (960 hours) or the equivalent of the probationary period in their current position (whichever is longer) may qualify for placement on the Departmental Promotional eligible list.

Essential Job Functions
A Civil Engineering Assistant is accountable for the following key responsibilities:

Assists in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for various public infrastructure projects (e.g., flood control, road maintenance, retaining walls, parking lots, drainage and wastewater systems, dams, mountain roads, highways, street lighting and water distribution systems, debris basins, storm drains, spreading grounds, and water conservation facilities)
Assists in field investigations and studies for various public infrastructure projects (e.g., flood control, road maintenance, retaining walls, parking lots, drainage and wastewater systems, dams, mountain roads, highways, street lighting and water distribution systems, debris basins, storm drains, spreading grounds, and water conservation facilities)
Performs calculations requiring knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, elementary mechanics, strength of materials, statics, geodesy, and structural analysis
Assists in conducting hydraulic and hydrologic studies to determine design criteria and operational requirements for flood control and water conservation structures
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 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
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
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)**.

Withhold Information:
***If you will meet the requirements within six (6) months of submitting your application, then you can still apply for this exam. However, we will not include you on the list sent to hiring managers until you provide proof of meeting the requirements.

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications
A valid California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering-In-Training

Special Requirement Information:
*A qualifying bachelor's or higher degree means undergraduate, or graduate civil engineering program is accredited by ABET, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs.