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  • ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

    Los Angeles, California United States LOS ANGELES COUNTY Full Time $126,375.36 - $144,715.68 Annually Feb 04, 2025
    Los Angeles County Employer:

    LOS ANGELES COUNTY

    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.  With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives. A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday. A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County. The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless. Flexible Work Schedules Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options. Your Choice of Locations From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home. Job Security The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success. Career Development The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available. Outstanding Benefits The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Diversity Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.      

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    Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    EXAM NUMBER:
    C4371Q

    TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

    Open Competitive Job Opportunity

    APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

    We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Filing will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

    OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED.

    Essential Job Functions

    AN ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:
    • Conducts engineering geology investigations by acting as project manager, technical lead, technical peer reviewer; determining needs and requirements pertaining to the investigation (e.g., scope of work, design of an exploration program, selection of suitable exploratory techniques); reviewing and interpreting geologic and environmental materials.
    • Provides construction services by preparing and reviewing memos (e.g., Preliminary Environmental Site Screening Memo) for all construction projects; reviewing design plans and specifications and conducting in-construction inspections for a variety of construction projects.
    • Ensures the technical integrity of developments (e.g., single family, multifamily, commercial, subdivision) by reviewing engineering reports (e.g., engineering geology and geotechnical); reviewing grading and/or building plans and ensuring the integration of consultant’s recommendations; conducting site visits and making assessments of site conditions.
    • Supervises Engineering Geology Assistant series by assigning work; monitoring and reviewing work performance and productivity; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring adherence to timelines, schedules; motivating, training, coaching, and mentoring staff; conducting staff meetings.
    • Prepares and reviews reports (e.g., engineering geology, geotechnical, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) by gathering and organizing information obtained from various sources (e.g., maps, database, aerial photographs, literature, field investigations); compiling data (e.g., findings); performing calculations.
    • Interacts with variety of individuals (e.g., subordinate staff, peers, management, public) by communicating information verbally (e.g., in-person, phone, communication platform (e.g., Teams); and/or in writing (e.g., email, smartphone); participating on technical committees (e.g., MIDAS, RCODS, GIFT) and safety committees (e.g., confined space, excavation safety); participating in project meetings, discussions, and other communications.
    • Employs safe work practices by wearing protective equipment (e.g. safety footwear, safety vest, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, protective clothing and/or gloves, sun protection, kneepads, respirator); attending Division Quarterly Safety Meetings; reading safety handouts, safety data sheets (SDS), policies, memos, etc.; staying up to date on industry’s best practices.
    • Assists division management by participating in hiring and promotion processes and making recommendations on policies and procedures in order to enhance overall operational efficiency.


    Requirements

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering Geologist*.


    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.

    SPECIAL INFORMATION:
    * A valid State of California Registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) holding the certification in Engineering Geology (EG) will also be accepted.

    PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

    Additional Information

    EXAMINATION CONTENT:

    This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

    PART I : A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 60%, assessing:
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Deductive Reasoning
    • Professional Potential
    • Achievement
    • Coping with Uncertainty
    • Responsibility
    • Working to High Quality Standards
    • Willingness to Learn
    • Maintaining Good Working Relationships
    • Analyzing Information
    • Learning Quickly
    • Generating New Ideas
    • Using Time Efficiently
    • Adapting to Change

    MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

    PART II: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted 40% , assessing:
    • Professional Technical Knowledge of:
      • Engineering Geology Principles and Practices
      • Equipment and Software
      • Safety Practices and Procedures
    Technology Application Leadership Project Management CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORES FOR PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

    NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS.

    TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
    If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
    ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
    The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

    Applications will be processed on an as- received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

    SPECIAL INFORMATION:
    The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

    VACANCY INFORMATION:
    The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

    APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
    Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

    Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

    • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
    • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .

    APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

    Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website www.governmentsjobs.com/careers/lacounty .

    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.governmentsjobs.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.
    All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add JLAL @ dpw.lacounty.gov , KLent@hr.lacounty.gov, DCousin@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talencentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donotreply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.
    While applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County, please be advised that if you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination from which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notification by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of MOST notices.
    Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

    TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
    Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
    • This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
    TEST PREPARATION:
    Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
    • An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
    • Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ .

    Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to Jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

    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 Stares. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ADRI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
    CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION!

    CONTACT INFORMATION
    Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
    Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
    Department Contact Email: Jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov

    ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
    Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
    California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

    For detailed information, please click here

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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