CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT (GEM Fellowship)

Position/Program Information

Who may apply:

We welcome applications from anyone

JOB TYPE:

Temporary Summer Internship

(Typically 10 - 12 weeks)

Hourly pay:

$41.10

EXAM NUMBER:

C3424T-R

Application filing period:

Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT) until Thursday, March 13, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. (PT). Applications received after 4:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered..

Be a part of something great!

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county. As the largest employer in Southern California, we have more than 37 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. Public Works has over 4,000 employees and 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!
About the Fellowship
GEM offers MS and Ph.D. level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of the top Engineering and Science firms and Universities in the country. The GEM Fellowship was created to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high level technical careers. For more information, please click HERE .

Essential Job Functions

A Civil Engineering Assistant is responsible for the following essential functions:

• 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, other flood control 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, other flood control 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

Requirements

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

Current Round 2 GEM (The National GEM Consortium)* Applicant AND 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 months of the end of the filing period, 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.
Special requirement information:
*Must be a "Round 2 GEM Applicant." Applicants MUST provide a legible copy of their GEM notification of "Round 2" status.

**To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with seven (7) days of the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

***A qualifying degree is one where either the undergraduate or postgraduate civil engineering curriculum is accredited by ABET, as supported by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Applicants with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (AICE).

Applications submitted that do not include the referenced documents will be marked as incomplete:
1) a copy of the GEM notification of Round 2 status, and 2) a copy of the diploma/official transcripts.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email to the exam analyst at klent@hr.lacounty.gov .
License:
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related duties.
Physical class:
Physical Class II - 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.

Additional Information

This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing:

• Achievement
• Professional Potential
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Deductive Reasoning

Testing will take place on March 18, 2025.

Some exam materials shall not be subject to review. Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.

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

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 the below email addresses to list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

• klent@hr.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• noreply@proctoru.com

We 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.

Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.
Test preparation:

• We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help applicants prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance".
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ .

Transfer of test components:

• If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

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 six (6) 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. 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 the Department of Pubic Works as they occur.

Application and filing information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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 States. 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 ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Social security number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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 and password:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's may erase a candidate's original application record.

Testing accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the chance to create a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Kyle Lent

Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-2091

Department Contact Email: klent@hr.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: C3424T-R

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

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