CAMPUS INTERVIEW 2017 - Do Not Apply - Testing Purposes Only

The City of Los Angeles is hiring for a Civil Engineering Associate position, which involves professional civil engineering work, including research, fieldwork, and planning for various projects. Candidates must hold a relevant degree or certification as an Engineer-In-Training or a Professional Engineer. The salary ranges from $66,231 to $127,556 depending on experience. This position is not remote and requires work in Los Angeles, CA.
ANNUAL SALARY
$66,231 to $94,252; $74,082 to $105,444; $82,497 to $117,346; and $89,638 to $127,556

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $77,360 to $96,110; $91,934 to $114,213; $99,722 to $123,881; $107,156 to $133,130.

NOTES:
• 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.
• The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
DUTIES

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, 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.
• 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:
• Applicants who are within six months of graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, you cannot be appointed until you have completed all your course work including the 24 semester units or 36 quarter units described in Requirement No. 1.
• An application and a Supplemental Form must be completed. Applications and Supplemental Forms will be available through the recruiters.
• Candidates filing under Requirement No. 2 or No. 3 must list their Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification number or their Professional Engineer (PE) registration number on the Supplemental Form, question # 1. At the time of appointment, candidates must submit to the department which appoints them, verification of their EIT certification or PE license.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.
• Make an appointment through the placement office of the school with which you are affiliated to interview with the City of Los Angeles recruiters should they visit your campus.
• Applications and Supplemental Forms will be available through the recruiters.
• Those individuals who are not currently affiliated with participating schools may participate in the examination when applications are accepted through the City's on-line application process. If the examination is not open for filing at the time of your visit, you are encouraged to complete and submit a notification card by visiting the website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/classspecs so that you may be advised when applications will be accepted.
• Applications and Supplemental Forms may be periodically accepted at alternative locations when the City participates in special recruitment events, job fairs, or career expos. For those special events, any special application or testing procedures will be explained directly to event participants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE

For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day. This examination may be closed without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.
After meeting minimum qualifications, candidates will be scheduled for the following:

Examination Weight: Interview - 100%

Your examination score will be based entirely on an evaluation by interview of your training, professional and personal qualifications. Special emphasis will be placed on: your understanding of civil engineering fundamentals and concepts; your ability to communicate clearly and understandably; your ability to effectively work with representatives of City departments, governmental agencies, and the public; the nature and adequacy of your education and/or experience; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

NOTES:
• 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, you must contact the Examining Section at the Personnel Department within 2 working days at 213-473-9163 to ensure enough time is given for proper arrangements to be made. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
• You may take the Civil Engineering Associate interview only once every 365 days from the date you were last added to the eligible list or when you were interviewed, whichever date is more recent. If you have taken the Civil Engineering Associate interview in a campus environment with any City of Los Angeles department or DWP, a special recruitment event, or during an open filing period in the Personnel Department or have interviewed for this position within the last 12 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.
• Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six months.
• Your rank on the employment list may change as the scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.
• At the time of the interview, you must present a valid, State or Federal issued photo identification card.
• 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.

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 regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.

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.