PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING GEOLOGY ASSISTANT

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
C4368A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

We will begin accepting applications on Tue sday, September 24, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, October 7, 2024.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.

Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.

Essential Job Functions

A PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING GEOLOGY ASSISTANT is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Assists in conducting engineering geology investigations by determining needs and requirements pertaining to the investigation reviewing and interpreting of geologic and environmental materials, preparing cost estimates and/or analyzing proposals for investigations.
• Provides construction services by preparing memos for all construction projects; assists in reviewing design plans, specifications, and conducts in-construction inspections for a variety of construction projects to ensure compliance with geotechnical/environmental requirements and recommendations.
• Assists in ensuring the technical integrity of developments (e.g., single family, multi-family, commercial, subdivision) by reviewing engineering reports, reviewing grading and/or building plans and ensuring the integration of consultant’s recommendations; conducts site visits and makes assessments of site conditions, compliance to the plan and/or plan revisions to ensure completed grading conforms to plans, in compliance with professional geologic and/or engineering practices, industry standards, building code, applicable State regulations and County policies.
• Leads lower-level staff (e.g., Engineering Geology Assistants, Senior Engineering Geology Assistants) by providing routine technical guidance, training and mentorship and assuming limited responsibilities of a higher-level supervisor in their absence. 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 and ensuring compliance with professional geotechnical practices, applicable State regulations and County policies.
• 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 and ensuring compliance with professional geotechnical practices, applicable State regulations and County policies.
• Interacts with variety of individuals (e.g., subordinate staff, peers, management, public) by communicating information verbally or in writing, participating in project meetings, discussions, and other communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Employs safe work practices by wearing protective equipment, attending Division Quarterly Safety Meetings; reading safety handouts, safety data sheets, policies, memos, and adhering to departmental, Federal, State, County/Local Laws, safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:
Three years of professional engineering geology experience independently investigating, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of geological problems encountered in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of 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.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing, or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes 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 a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, 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 AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

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 list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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.

Important Notes:

• 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.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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.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.

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.
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.

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.
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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

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Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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